How do I take it apart to clean it. The handle comes off easily but the grey metal part down the shute with the name Drosselmeyer on it won't budge.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaY27kddFzQ Just push the "side metal part" that runs the length of nutcracker in and pop top part off. Then push "bottom part" of side length metal part in and pop out. Watch video...easy peasy lemon squeeze!!!!!
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Check for debris in the mechanism. The newer delica can be taken apart. My original could not be disassembled but had the same problem and I found lint/debris etc. kept the lock from engaging.
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Very simple fix, just screw in a small wood or sheet metal screw into the base that the handle screws into. Problem solved. I have to do this to several broom handles that constantly work loose.
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My handle broke also but I was able to superglue it back on. So far it's holding up. I would contact Rival with your question and/or look for a possible new/used replacement on eBay.
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The handle was welded together on mine, so I had to sand of the little bit that remained after taking it off. Other than that, if you have the tools you can get it off just fine. Just beware of the welded piece when swinging around. *cough* if you do that.
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You've probably blown out the cutting stick (the red bar). It comes out. Use a pen and stick it in the hole at the end (it's hollow) and pry it out;i t's easier to get at in the end near the handle. You should be able to rotate it 8 times before you have to replace it.
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I called Bunn and was connected with their commercial support. I was advised NOT to try to take off the Bellow Cap and not to try to clean it by pouring water in it. I asked why the directions said to take it apart. I was told that these instructions come from the manufacturer (?) and aren't correct.
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The model I have is all metal as far as I can tell. Still have it hoping to get it repaired. It's a quality product, just don't drop it so the handle pops out. Can't pop it back in and Merkur has no response.
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OK so we solved the problem. We got angry and just pulled. The black round thing with the blade does come out if you just give it a tug or use a spoon to pry it up. Then you can simply remove the bottom part and rinse/wash it. Hope this helps anyone who is as frustrated as we were, but if you could still send the manual and recipe book that would be great. Thanks. -elizabeth
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Pull hard and the roller will come away from the handle. It should slip off easily as it is not glued on.
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It comes off. Just grab the plastic tip sticking up in the center and pull it off for an easy clean.
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As far as I can remember as its been since last October since I used mine, I just twist it and it comes off. As I have limited space, I need to remove the motor and put everything back into its original boxes for storage. Sorry I can't be more help.
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I suggest you pop the handle out. its really easy just remove the screw and they come out. in the rear of the handle there is a spring attached to plastic retainer and the plastic loop that attaches to the door metal bar mechanism. 95% certain that the plastic part is broken ,most of the times it is. if you need to replace them you will NOT need other parts.
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You have to unscrew it like a top. Hold the top grooves with your hands and twist it off, hope this helps. I've had mine for nearly 3 years and it is just now falling apart, need to buy a new one!!
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This happened to mine. All you need to do is remove the fastener that holds the two pieces together and separate, clean in soapy water and reassemble, just don't tighten it as much as the factory did.
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very easy if you take it apart. you can just spray water into it and rinse out the mud. i wouldn't try and let anything dry up totally inside of it though clean it while it's still wet cause there are some corners that are hard to get at inside the handle
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I successfully separated the handle from the cup but now I cannot put it back together, rendering it basically useless. It seemed like it should be able to snap apart and snap back. Honestly, I even tried HAMMERING it back to snap back, to no avail. I would not recommend separating the cup and handle for cleaning.