There is a plastic part inside the sprout which hold the mesh filter. Has anyone tried removing that piece of plastic completely?
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Yes extremely easy, you take the cover off and you pull the filter out by the the plastic tab on top of the filter. It takes less than a second.
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I removed the piece of plastic completely with a small screw driver. But After I screwed the sprout back, it became a little bit looser. Still works though.
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Looks like you got your answer. I have only changed the round filter since that is the replacement they sell. I have kept the square filter in since that does not touch the food items.
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I stopped using filters and pour it through a reusable mesh filter to get rid of what few grounds are in the brew. I've been doing this for a year.
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Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
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I had the same problem. I removed the plastic piece in the hole and it was a little better but I stopped using it. It was becoming too much of a hassle to deal with it.
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I don't think you do. I'm pretty positive that's all one attached piece. If it has mold, try removing the filter and running a cleaning solution up through the straw.
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Remove the filler tank and locate the filter at the bottom of the rubber tube. You should be able to easily pull it off. It not, just take some scissors and clip it off as close to the filter as possible. Hope this helps you. Mine is still working fine and does what it is supposed to do.
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I believe that the piece inside, along with the mesh screen, should remain inside the adapter. The piece inside is probably there to help seal, and prevent leaking from the faucet.
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BTW, the plastic frame pops apart. You can take the top of the frame off, pull the old filter out, push a new filter into the frame, pop the top back on, and reinstall the frame - it takes 10 minutes at most.
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pop the top(the "handle" it takes a little effort!)then take off the clear plastic part. The cap on the bottom acts as a funnel to help! let me know if that helps!
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i just did it before responding to you - I just pulled the filter from the top from the top of the lid. It came out very easily.
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It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning everytime you change the filter because of algae and mold. It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning... » Read More It is very difficult to open the container. We had algae growing in ours, so it needed to be opened and cleaned. I first used a few butter knives and loosened the sides. Then filled the lower container with water, without the filter. Then replaced the filter and flipped the Britta upside down. Then shook it violently, making sure the water stayed in (there is an overflow slot that you have to block with your finger). Make sure you are not holding the container in when you shake. After a lot of shaking the lower portion came loose. Was not easy at all. Design flaw. I recommend cleaning everytime you change the filter because of algae and mold. « Show Less
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Unfortunately, the mesh screen does not come off. What worked best for me is to take the top off of the tea maker and rinse with hot water until the tea particles come off the mesh. I hope this works for you!
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You would need to remove the "cell" and then the filter is exposed. Try using a small screwdriver or knife, slide into filter, lift up and out.
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As far as I know, you don't; at least not without drilling or cutting. In addition, I discovered a new issue. Although there is a grid over the entrance to the downspout, small sticks, pieces of leaf, etc. can get in and settle to the bottom. When you open the spigot to drain water, this detritus is drawn toward the spigot, eventually blocking it. As there is no removable top, and you can't extend your arm to the bottom of the tank to clean it out, the solution is to unscrew the handle to the spigot, then thread a pipe cleaner through to clean it out. Not difficult, but should be unnecessary, and is a pain in the b---. As far as I know, you don't; at least not without drilling or cutting. In addition, I discovered a new issue. Although there is a grid over the entrance to the downspout, small sticks, pieces of leaf, etc. can get in and settle to the bottom. When you open the spigot to drain water, this detritus is drawn toward the spigot, eventually blocking it. As there is no removable top, and you can't extend your arm to the bottom of the tank to clean it out, the solution is to unscrew the handle to the spigot, then thread a pipe cleaner through to clean it out. Not difficult, but should be... » Read More As far as I know, you don't; at least not without drilling or cutting. In addition, I discovered a new issue. Although there is a grid over the entrance to the downspout, small sticks, pieces of leaf, etc. can get in and settle to the bottom. When you open the spigot to drain water, this detritus is drawn toward the spigot, eventually blocking it. As there is no removable top, and you can't extend your arm to the bottom of the tank to clean it out, the solution is to unscrew the handle to the spigot, then thread a pipe cleaner through to clean it out. Not difficult, but should be unnecessary, and is a pain in the b---. « Show Less
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If you ever need to get a replacement for an S Filter, you can write us at help@kaffeologie.com. The new version of the S Filter has rings on each side of the mesh so it can no longer separate. All S Filters we sell (and any replacements we send) are the new version. Thanks, Nate
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Clean the sprouts well. You might have some milk clogging them. You can disassemble each part of the milk vaporizer.