Can the black rubber-like, top &amp; bottom be removed safely in order to clean the thermos inside?
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Hi: No...neither of those things can be removed, but there's absolutely no problem in cleaning the inside of the tumbler. The top comes off - and can be cleansed separately - but with the top off, you have full access to the inside. If this doesn't answer your question, please let me know and I'll try again.
1072134
I guess you could. I would wash out the metal cup afterwards, but I don't believe it would hurt the system. I don't have the user's manual though, so I can't advise as to what they recommend.
1407822
Be very careful when cleaning the top portion. You must disassemble a portion to properly clean it. You will not believe how hot or cold this Thermos product keeps liquids and for how long!!! Ice cubes last overnight!!
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Yes, you can remove the plastic ice container and still use the lid. But just F.Y.I. I'm sending mine back because the first time I tried to wash it, it cracked from top to bottom. It was almost as if the whole thing is just too heavy and there was too much stress at the handle. I also was not aware that the insert was plastic. That was a bummer.
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You can screw the top and take the ink out. Not sure sure about the rubber part
2127316
You could drink straight from the stopper, which has an opening. Or you could remove the stopper and drink straight from the thermos. However, I wouldn't recommend either with this model. It is more like a thermos, not a thermal mug. If the liquid you have in the thermos is hot, you could burn yourself.
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According to the Thermos website, it is NOT dishwasher safe. I've had no trouble cleaning mine by hand, occasionally with the help of one of the commercial cleaners sold for cleaning coffee-makers.FYI, the gaskets for the lid can be purchased separately (cheap) and replaced as needed. Also, one occasionally wants to pry the lid apart into its components and scrub the inside.
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Hi used it to clean an old stanley thermos inside.the inside is chromed.i didnt see any scrathes in the chrome.the end of the brush is stiff.and the metal tip is cruved and has a coating of paint.there is some brissles or that part. I think it would be ok to use for you.i hope this helps.
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There is a rubber seal for the lid. You can remove it if necessary. Now the question is: where does one order this seal...
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Not really, only because you'd have to get the water IN the thermos, you'd have to actually direct a good spray inside. Washing with a brush is the best/only way.
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I saw your answer on unclogging a tube inside, but how do you get the back and sides off? I removed screws and plastic caps, but can't remove the cover. By the way: one unit leaks, but I have another that has been working perfectly for 2 years.
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No the top and bottom cannot be removed and the inner rim can get mold under it if not cleaned properly.
672886
Black plastic spigot which can be removed to clean insulated layer (very handy!).
1853032
I am sure the cup part is but I would definitely put the top far way from the heat element. I just rinse mine and put it in the drainer.
325101
Yes, it unscrews. I LOVE this thermos! I have five of them. I reserve two for coffee, because there's a slight coffee smell if I try to put water in after the coffee.
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No, the lid screws off. On my thermos this spot is grey and it is just decorative.
840028
I have never had an issue with removing the top. I like it because it is so easily removable and it doesn't leak.