How do you take the lid off the carafe without breaking the hinge pins?
650871
I too never take the lid off. It is very easy to clean without having to do so. You will love this coffeemaker!!!
650872
I have never taken the lid off the carafe. it could very possible break from the forceable pressure.
650873
Yes, it is a tight fit, but with a little elbow grease and being very careful, it will come off. It "snaps" back on in the same manner.
2042124
I used the same press and stainless holder and handle. It just slide right in. On my carafe holder there is one screw to tight or loosen its grip on the glass.
1359765
Press down on the Release button and then pull off. It is a bit rough at 1st but you will get it. Also, it helps if you hold opposite diagonal corners to pull off the lid.
745992
Not sure what you wish to take apart. I clean the carafe with every use, and remove the cylinder where I put the filter when needed.
2233540
I am not at home to look at my container but if I remember correctly, there is a little piece of plastic somewhere around the lid that you snap off. When this piece is off, you have a place to put your finger to pry off the top.
1686765
Using a nail, hammer the pin out from the bottom of the hinge.Note: I installed the hinges without taking the pins out. I just removed and replaced the hinges one at a time. I did not have to unhinge the door.
805353
I use a butter knife and wedge it under the edge of the lid and then try sliding it across so that I can pry it off. Sometimes it's easier to pry open when it's not overfilled. Good luck! Hope this helps.
2136007
I found the easiest way to do this is to take a knife and on the side where there is a lip and a small opening just gently pry it open. It does fit quite snugly but I wouldn't worry about it breaking.
1715845
Hold the pot by the handle and lift the top off by pulling up on the tab over the handle. To replace the lid, insert the spout end first and press down on the tab over the handle.
1111510
I had the same problem. You should be able to unscrew the lid. If not, use plyers. Then take a screwdriver amd just keep "stabbing" that flat part until you puncture it. All you need is a small hole. Hope that helps!
206858
I've used a butter knife between the bottom of the lid and the side of my thumb to pry it open. Just be careful not to spill it everywhere!
1668422
Yes, you can pull the carafe out before it's finished brewing and pour a cup, then replace it to finish- it will stop the flow of coffee until the carafe is back in place. Great feature for the impatient.
322687
You will need a very small flathead screwdriver. Something like a hobby screwdriver you buy in a set. There are 2 bands around the carafe and if you look closely you will see the screw head inside. Be careful sliding in the new carafe,you will have to use your fingernails on both hands to adjust the the bands (slide) into the correct position before tightening the screws.
1581317
Keep turning the lid counter clockwise and it will come off. It has a little resistance to show when in the open to drink position. You just turn past it and the lid comes odd.
213271
I haven't had a problem with the lid coming off. You need to push it untill you feel the 'click' engaging. Maybe stretch out a couple of paperclips, clip one end through loop on top and other through the mesh?
150896
Simple. Just take it apart by pulling the handle out and wash all the parts with soap and water. To take it apart, pull the handle out (it swings away from the coffee maker, and stays attached at the top). Once the handle has been pulled out, the top will come off very easily. After the top is off, the coffee basket will come out of the bottom. Just wash everything after it's all in pieces. Some people just rinse it off. I guess I'm too OCD for that. Hope you get one. Nothing like it for making good coffee.
1630317
Mine was tight too but I eventually got it off. Try wiggling it. My product was defective lower down the carafe so I returned it.