Anyone know how to 'pop' the plastic rod insert out?
1407118
It won't just pop out. You have to unscrew it and it is incredibly difficult to unscrew and then to pull out. This thing is terrible.
1407119
There are no "clamps". There are metal supports that keep the plastic insert at the right level, but they don't clamp anything, they simply hold up. You don't need to remove these pieces. You push from the bottom until the plastic part comes out the top. You do have to push hard.
1407120
You do have to unscrew the four clips - tricky because they are at a 90 degree angle. The the insert block will pop out. A short chunky Phillips head screwdriver would be perfect.
1407121
i recall forcing it out from below with great pressure, but I'd advise against doing that. I was never able to get it fully back in and then the wood case cracked along one side. I wrote a negative review and would not again buy this product. If you plan to keep it, keep your knives clean and insert them without a thought to removing the rods.
1407122
Remove the clamps underneath and push the plastic block upwards. It's a little snug.
369212
I just used a thin screwdriver or an awl would work. Just push down on it, it breaks off pretty easily. The just turn it over and shake it so the piece fall out.
1538009
I don't know. I did not have that happen but turn the rod counterclockwise that might help to extend it. I did think it was weird the way you had to do it. I finally gave up and my husband finished with it.
247883
On the right side at the top there is a hole, stick the plastic end in there. Let me know if this doesn't work.
762598
try here: http://www.polyzone.com/products/plastic-tubes/plastic-welding-rod
711693
The ends cannot be removed, that was the first thing I tried. I did not try to take apart from the center of the rod and put together again. When I get a chance I will try that. Thank you for your suggestions.
2280617
pop off the end with plyers and then you can unscrew the part that is threaded.
2103841
I suggest you pop the handle out. its really easy just remove the screw and they come out. in the rear of the handle there is a spring attached to plastic retainer and the plastic loop that attaches to the door metal bar mechanism. 95% certain that the plastic part is broken ,most of the times it is. if you need to replace them you will NOT need other parts.
723754
I did not try to do this so I cannot really provide any specific direction. However, if I were attempting to do this the first step I would take would be to heat the current plastic fitting with a hair dryer and hope that this might (note....might, no assurance,) loosen the fittings up so I could twist them off with pliers.
1769363
Use a thin flat-head screwdriver and start lifting around the edge. The clips will pop up and release though they might be a bit tight at first.
2272918
Use a small flat head screw driver and when you completely unscrew the screw grab the top edge of the cover and gently pull, it will pop off.
1974779
I found a way of attaching your everyday screw down rod holder. Drill holes in seats and use insert nuts. See my review for pictures.
2064506
Like Rob Harrison said, a pair of pliers should do the trick. Its pretty stout plastic.
770754
It's a tension rod so I just pull it in to take it down, clean, and then squeeze it to place back in. Have not had any issues.
1083602
It sounds like you have "locked" the rod in its current position. As I recall you had to turn the rod to tighten it when you got it to the length you wanted. You probably need to turn the rod in the opposite direction to loosen it.
2074720
For mine, the plastic max fill indicator came out pretty easily. I didn't need to cut it off or use any tools. As long as you make sure that you know where this max level is, using the hollow metal tube that protrudes on the inside, then you really don't need this plastic insert.
32313
Take off the plastic pieces on top all of them and the tool will just screw on the top and come off. If this don't help you let me know I will send you a video of me taking mine apart.