Is the top part that presses down the fruit removable? if not I assume its a pain to clean it..
1386846
No the bottom part comes offNot the top. The top doesn't get very dirty and I wipe with a sponge. It takes about a minute to clean, I purchased this to simplify my juicing experience since I was cleaning a juice extractor for 15 minutes after each use.
1386847
The unit is extremely easy to clean. The whole middle assembly removes so you can clean top and bottom in a breeze. I highly recommend this product.
1386848
I don't believe it is removable--I have never tried to remove it. I just wipe it down after every use; I don't find it hard to keep clean.
1386849
I am not quite sure what you mean by "the top part presses down...". The top part presses down on the skin part of the fruit, and the bottom squeezes the flat part of the fruit that has been sliced in half. In any case, cleaning is very easy -- twist, pull out rinse, put back.
1386850
Yes it had a phillips head screw inside, but I never remove that part, just wipe it out with a sponge and cloth.The unit works very well and is very easy to clean.
1386851
No, it's not removable. Yes, it's a pain to clean but there are worse things.
2087170
No. I could not remove it. Don't think you would really want to anyway. Might make it easier to clean but might make it harder to seal.
1270206
I have not herd of this being done. Usually the fruit that is processed with the juicer/strainer is cooked until it is soft enough to run through it.
904076
I don't think there is an easy answer to that. It's either got to be high temps or long time. Unless you have a pressure cooker I don't think that's possible. The fruit just needs a certain amount of time and heat to break down and release it's juices. It is very easy to let the bottom pan go dry. You don't want to do that or you will ruin the unit!
387082
No, the top portion is not removable. The only part that comes out is the paper tray. Hope this helps. BTW this unit is very loud.
774308
It appears to be removable, but it isn't an on-and-off type thing. There are 2 screws on each side that could be removed, and what looks like a plastic part to press in and remove, but I couldn't get mine to work. Like the other review said, it pushed back easily
1376570
I have trouble with taking it apart also. The best way is to switch the orange sliding switch all the way to left to release the clear top. Take that off and grab a hold of the white section with they blade and lift and wiggle/ shake til it releases. It's a pain but for a cheaper small juicer not to bad. Hope that helps:-)
2282193
Yes..its removable; you just have to lift it from its base..not very heavy and its very easy to clean and replace.
1885722
Yes - the top has a sticker on it with fruit - that is what you are seeing in the picture. The sticker comes off pretty easy and the lid is white like the container.
2051087
The bottom is attached and cannot be removed. It is pretty easy to wipe clean though.
1306314
It looks like the model they now sell is somewhat different than ours. However, in looking at a closeup of the picture it appears that, like ours, the white plastic bottom piece is removable. There is a rubber seal which may make it harder to pull off but it should separate from the clear container portion. I want to add that this chopper has been the best food chopper we have ever owned. Very reliable and chops almost anything. We have been very pleased.
562224
yes the top is removable. the sides are also hooked as a ring and removable. it was a great purchase!
1845777
The bottom half is rounded, with holes in the bottom, so that the two halves fit together like spoons. You place the fruit half cut side down in the bottom so that when you squeeze it turns the fruit inside out. It works ok, but watch your fingers so they don't get pinched between the handles.
1923621
Yes it is removable. I clean mine with baking soda so that there is not a leftover after taste
1728768
it gets the core in the middle and the fruit flesh is separated as a continuous slice - like a helix - as the peel is left behind once you lift the tool up or push it all the way through. In order to push it through one need to remove the plastic handle.
726685
Not removable. If you pick the unit up, you can swing the bottom down to clean it. Not real handy.
702082
Hi It can be removed and you can clean it. Just go for it you will not regret.