How do you go about cleaning the reservoir? It appears that the top part unscrews. Can you fit your hand in the reservoir to do a thorough cleaning?
432846
The water bottle itself unscrews to fill with the water; if you twist you can take the water bottle and lid off at once. This leaves the metal reservoir and bottom tray . Then pop the reservoir out of the bottom and clean. You can either put it in the dishwasher or just scrub in the sink. Put back together the way you took it apart. I've had mine for two years and I clean it every time I fill with fresh water.
432847
The top"lid" doesn't come off, so no access from there...it has no point really. When you remove the reservoir the bottom unscrews for filling. I use a bottle brush/long handle scrubber with hot water and a DROP of dish soap. Hard to get all the soap out otherwise, especially without using a TON of water. Hope this helped :-)
432848
They also come in varying sizes so that might change access by hand, others mentioned no problems but size might factor in.
432849
The design of the top is a little deceiving... although it does screw off, there is no opening under it. The white reservoir is solid on that end, and the black top just makes a very stable base when you turn the reservoir over to fill. On the bottom, where the reservoir fits into the bowl base, is the screw off filler cap. It is very large and you can fit your hand or a scrubbing brush inside the reservoir. It doesn't seem to collect slime and dirt in the reservoir like some other waterers we've owned.
432850
My husband and I can both fit our hand in the opening. This product is much larger in person.
432851
Although the top part does unscrew, there's no opening - I'm not sure why they added that part. However, the opening on the bottom is quite large and you should be able to get your hand and/or a brush in there to clean it when you need to. I've found it doesn't really get dirty very fast, but my mob of cats drinks the water rapidly so that I rinse it and refill it more than once a week.
772733
Unscrew the reservoir cap and pour in liquid soap then screw the cap back and pump when you need itI would not recommend it unless you use it frequently Otherwise the liquid soap will dry out and very messy to clean.
907169
It's not difficult at all. You just lift up the reservoir by the handle and empty it. Just be careful to let the reservoir cool a little bit. I've emptied it while it's still hot and although it works. you need to be careful.
1411450
I saw your answer on unclogging a tube inside, but how do you get the back and sides off? I removed screws and plastic caps, but can't remove the cover. By the way: one unit leaks, but I have another that has been working perfectly for 2 years.
862790
Actually, the unit is easily cleaned. I can insert three fingers into it with no problem. I use a dish cloth or a bottle washer to clean mine. I hope this helps.
2114761
The impeller should move freely all the way around. There could be something in a vein off the impeller. I didn't try and take mine apart. I removed a quarter out of mine with some hooks. Still didn't drain properly so i just bought a new pump. Works great still and it's been a couple of years
2106528
Yes, I found it needed cleaning thoroughly once a week. Instructions tell you how to pop it apart. I used a tooth brush type cleaner. In between I popped it apart and rinsed well each night. Really liked it as it did not leak. But then lost it and the replacement had a top that sometimes snapped into place and other times not. Finally stopped using it. When it worked it was great. Good luck.
1807343
Unfortunately screw the top where you put the water in at and dump it . One of my main fitting broke the first time I used it :(.And the company won't back it up.
645436
yes very easy to clean top snaps off so u can clean the bottom real easy and your hand fits down in side the water jug part so you can clean it all so if you want. we have well water so we clean it offten.
754804
where is the leak in the bottom cap , if so check to see if the gasket is there. and also see if its not ripped/ torn anywheres along the edges . if it the little plunger make sure there is no scale build up on it that might keep it open when you turn the reservoir back over when you carry it . other wise it may have a crack some place .
1782817
Yes. It's very easy to clean. Just remove the top, the lower part is a bowl (reservoir), you can put the lower part in dish washer. If your water is not very dirty, I only clean It every other month.
1646103
I have not had this problem. I rarely remove the reservoir but when I do the power cord can get jammed when replacing it. I'm guessing this is not your problem but is the closest thing to your problem I've experienced. I did contact Krups with a problem with the lid and they sent a replacement fairly quickly, if you can't correct the problem contact Amazon or Krups directly.
1808672
Twist the top half about 1/4 turn until it comes out. I always empty the water as soon as I finish to make sure it is fresh to work the next time
345735
Yeah, it can be a bit stiff to unscrew, therefore making it less obvious. The tailcap is only the last few millimeters, so grip only that part. I needed a pliers with a towel around them (to prevent toolmarks) when my batteries *finally* died. I also had a little trouble figuring out where exactly to unscrew, so you're not alone.
294074
You can, but the pik is so hard to remove that I, with arthritis in my hands, can hardly remove it, so I leave it open and have a paper towel that I draped over the top of the reservoir wet and when it dries, it shapes to the top and dust/debris can't get in. I wish the pic came out easier - but we do what we have to do to make things work.
1254723
You take off the clear top part and in the bottom of it, there's a screw. Unscrew it and you can refill it and clean it. P.s it worked for me for about 2 months and then stopped working and I took very good care of it. And it's for a very small space.
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.