Reading back through the reviews after owning this drives me crazy. If you FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, you won't have problems! Simple as that!
First and foremost, THE RESERVOIR DOES COME OUT. It's tight, and it feels like you might crack the plastic if you really start yanking, but it does come out for cleaning. The way I removed it was by tucking the pitcher under my left arm, and with my right thumb and forefinger, I gripped the little recess in the reservoir and wiggled it back and forth while pulling outwards. If the assembly is dry, it will come out just fine. If it's wet, it'll take a little more effort.
For people complaining about the filter, I grant that you may have had a lemon, but from what I can tell, most of the issues experienced will be avoided by FLUSHING THE FILTER WITH WATER BEFORE USE, and DISPOSING OF THE FIRST FEW PITCHERS OF FILTERED WATER, as instructed.
Follow the instructions, keep it refrigerated, clean it periodically, replace your filters when your water stops tasting filtered, and you are unlikely to have problems. I will change my review if this turns out not to be the case.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2018
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Can easily change filter, but not clean pitcher
By George Burns on October 15, 2018
When I bought this, I assumed that I could clean the pitcher. When I found out that you couldn't, I assumed it was made of materials that prevented mold and mildew. I used this pitcher heavily for over a year, but always changed the filter on-time. Pitcher is always kept in the refrigerator. I thought I was OK maintenance-wise. About two weeks ago, I started tasting a weird taste, which became stronger overtime until it clearly tasted/smelled like mold. I found the mold in the spout (It also had bled outside of the spout) and tried to clean it. It doesn't disassemble. I broke it trying to take it apart. Come on Brita--How much would it cost to make the reservoir housing accessible??? I'm switching brands to Aquagear. More expensive, but disassembles and is guaranteed for life. If you buy this Brita filter, keep an eye out for the mold in the spout. See the disgusting attached picture.
By George Burns on October 15, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
I already contact the seller about the issue on 25th day, I would be more happy if I get money back instead of a replacement since I don't want to use it again and then it breaks then I ask for a replacement again. Its just too much of unwanted pain. Going for a smaller size and a better brand would be wise.
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Vikas
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BRITTLE-LEAKED, MADE OUT OF CHEAP PLASTIC!! PLEASE LOOK FOR BETTER OPTIONS.
By Vikas S. on September 1, 2019
Ordered this product on Amazon and when it came brand new it was all fine for the first few 2 weeks. After the third week highly disappointed with such a brand name in the market, its been just 25 days since I bought this pitcher and looks like it automatically developed 5-6 cracks at the bottom as if manufactured out of cheap plastic (Made in China??) , 2 of them really big cracks that water started leaking out and now every-time I refill the pitcher water is all over my table/ floor. I can assure you that I never dropped this thing neither do I handle it roughly, but this pitcher seems so brittle that it just couldn't hold the weight of 10 cups of water as publicized and cracked on its own. 10 cups is really not it's cup of tea, trust me.By Vikas S. on September 1, 2019
I already contact the seller about the issue on 25th day, I would be more happy if I get money back instead of a replacement since I don't want to use it again and then it breaks then I ask for a replacement again. Its just too much of unwanted pain. Going for a smaller size and a better brand would be wise.
Thanks!
Vikas
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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