How do I get the infuser out from the lid?
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On the handle of the lid there is a button to push, that releases the top so you can flip it open. After you do that, turn the infuser counter clock-wise to loosen it. Then grab the infuser's handle and pull it through the top. Reverse to place it back in.
402602
Turn it counter clockwise. If it sticks continue to turn and gently pull up. Once the plastic lid is off the stainless part should fall out. If not just tap it. Peter
1582737
Just open up the lid then remove strainer, which is smaller than the led. Strainer freely seats
1789068
I simply put the water in first and then add the tea to the infuser. Using a brush for cleaning works well for me too.
1285929
The infuser is removable if you just want to use the cup without it. I don't know how well the actual infuser will fit with another cup because the infuser is smaller than the size of the whole lid. It has a smaller threaded screw edge in the middle.
399904
Unfortunately, no. You need to keep the infuser in the kettle to put the lid on.
1649261
There is a tea strainer that comes with the tea pot. The strainer doesn't have a handle so it is not convenient to remove the tea strainer after steeping since it fits into a groove along the top where the tea pot lid fits snugly.
1459173
I just use a tea bag w/ out the infuser but you probably could fit it in there
791183
I find it very simple. Just bang the infuser against the garbage can and shake. Lot less messy for me than the tea ball was..
1501506
I did happen to me. It is not stuck but rather in a working position. Make sure machine has water container, waste basket installed. Unplug it from the wall, wait few seconds, plug it back in and turn on the machine. Infuser should automatically move back to the right position. You should never try to remove the infuser when machine is powered on.
594149
It screws into the top of the Takeya pitcher. It doesn't come with it's own top. It comes in its own container, which will keep the dust off of the infuser.
1297373
The infuser basket is removable. I find that the basket is fine for bulky teas, just let the tea steep for longer and save on herbs in the long run! I do think that the basket could be replaced with a longer one but find it unnecessary do to the reason mentioned above. Less is more. : )
1679974
I didn't measure my infuser, but I am pretty sure it is less than 4 inches wide. You'd have to use a smaller mug, or just set the infuser in your large mug. As long as the infuser isn't completely submerged, I think it will still strain out the tea. I have never tried it with a large mug, though.
1637469
Hold the bottom with one hand and the top with the other hand then turn the bottom or the top while holding the other part steady. Turn and pull apart at the same time. You have to pull and turn very hard. That removes the base then unscrew the glass container.
138623
The simplest way is to get a tea ball infuser, available from Amazon and many other stores, fill it with loose tea, fill the pot with very hot water, put the infuser in the water--leaving the pull chain out of the pot, and after a couple of minutes, serve your tea. If you leave the infuser in the pot, the tea may get stronger with the passing of time, thus many people remove the infuser prior to serving. Enjoy!
166942
Screw off the top. Pull out the strainer. Put in one to two pinches of loose tea. Replace the strainer. Pour in boiling hit water. Steep for a few minutes with the cap back on. Then shake a but as the tea leaves tend to settle. Then sip careful as the tea can be quite hot. When finished with the tea, remove the strainer and spent tea leaves as leftover tea can stain.
1582738
The lid is not removable, it flips open on a hinge while staying attached to the tea maker. The strainer can be popped out by pulling on the little knob that rises out of it. After washing, it can placed back into its seat and needs to be pushed until it it well seated again. That might take a few tries as sometimes one side of the circle goes in while the other side doesn't. You need to have it level and balanced when you push in so that all sides go in and get seated together.