I can't get the rubber plug off the top to pour out fluids.. It is just stuck. It used to open when I flick the metal release lever but no longer.
1643134
Maybe you can try to release the vacuum in there first by reversing the valve to "discharge" ....
2184150
My top, the end with the little funnel, comes off as an assembly with a quarter turn to the left (lefty loosey - righthy tighty). As Lionel says, the assembly is glued, although my funnel slips off (not glued). There is a rubber seal that may be the reason yours is sticking so tightly because I've had a similar problem with whole house water filter that wouldn't unscrew due to a tight rubber seal.
465135
Take out the metal part and pull. It was tight for me initially but easier now. If it's not coming out pull harder!
1176069
dont force it, mine got stuck on, almost broke my mixer getting it off. ive found no solution yet aside from leaving a 1 star review.
178430
A) Does your unit push air out when not connected to anything? If so, it sounds like a problem with your hose or something else on the unit. If not it has to be after the pump. Either the tire or the connection are at fault. B) Try pushing the metal pin in the valve stem to release pressure. If nothing happens you are either out of air or it's broken. It should flow air with little to no movement. C) If that worked it has to be the connection. Maybe they don't align anymore and can be bent, or maybe you have to buy a better adapter. I'd get something like this(http://amzn.com/B001CJHU9W).
210079
I would lock it back up and try the side handles first slowly then the top ones. I would also make sure the top hose switch is disconnected.
260850
Had the same problem, used a paper clip to unclog the part where the water come through (the metal pointy part that pokes the hole in the k-cup). Didn't have much success until I kept doing it and ran water through and then *as water sputtered through, I lifted the handle to make it stop, then put it right back down to resume.* each time coffee grounds came out little by little until POP the clog came out and water poured out. It's now working great!!!
1420351
Is it leaking the 'air' at the point where the aluminum bottom threads into the black top? If so, I would (which you may have already tried) try to make sure that the inner "straw/stem" piece is seated/centered properly and the top is as snug (without breaking it, obviously) as you can get it. I've had the situation - where mine also leaked as it was pressurized and I had to take the top back off and re-seat the stem piece. Now that I'm more careful to make sure it's seated right, I haven't had any more trouble (and I use it all the time). Also, make sure there is no debris that may be keeping the seal from seating properly. Hope this helps. Good luck.
1473937
I've tried pliers and even a hammer and it still won't budge. If it is not on tight, then it leaks. But as it is nearly impossible to remove, am tossing out the unit today and have canceled my subscription for the filters.
312692
Make sure the attachment is pushed all the way in, then turn the locking ring at the top of the handle. It can be difficult to turn!
835749
I had the same problem at first then I discoverd you have to make sure the rubber on the top is pushed all the way down in the cup part and the little push top is in too so there is no air is leaking out when you push down
1636512
It's probably just stuck. Pull the round knob gently and it should come loose and work fine.
2145842
Just twist the circular part on the side and it'll eventually release. It should just slide right out.
294863
Try to put it into warm water for a while and then try to unscrew it. Good luck.
1614020
exactly the quick disconnect (k) with the pressure relief valve (k1) does not turn in mine either and something is not right! good luck. thanks for asking.
2269043
I was having the same exact problem and i couldnt figure it out. My assistant played with it and I think she put the gasket at the bottom or something and now it works. Unfortunately i didnt fix it, she did i dont know how to help you. I would suggest that you change the order in which the parts are inside the handle and see if you can get it to work.
520425
Maybe it's just a little stuck? Try lubricating it a little , mine was like that too but after it worked just fine