Can't open lid on my new Philips pasta maker - Philips Kitchen Appliances - Others

try postulating the enquiry to the manufacturer of the pasta maker rather than Fixya

eBay has every part you can possibly need. Otherwise, measure the disc and then shop on eBay for the same size.

They can be tricky! Make sure you are squeezing the snap clip. Gently pull it back while lifting.

Hi jparsix,

Plz try this for the manual ..hope it works for you: http://www.pastaexpress.tv/downloads/pe.recipe.book.pdf

However for more detail info plz read below:

There are people on Ebay selling the instruction manual, demo video, recipe booklet....

PS: call them and ask them to send you a manual & instructions

Here is recall info that that anyone with a Pasta Express X2000, X3000 and X4000 may want to check out. Also, you should be able to request a manual at the phone number listed in this message:

CPSC, Creative Technologies Corp. Announce Recall to Replace Lids on Pasta Machines

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Technologies Corp. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 pasta machines to replace some of their lids. When the safety cutoff switch on the lid does not activate, consumers' fingers can be severely injured if their hand is placed into the mixing bowl.

CPSC and Creative Technologies are aware of 11 incidents of the machine unexpectedly turning on, resulting in nine injuries including cut, crushed and severed fingers.

The lid replacement program involves the Takka Pasta and Dough machine (model X1000), and the Pasta Express machines (models X2000, X3000 and X4000). Only pasta machines that have serial numbers up to 78209 are subject to this replacement program. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the machine. "Pasta Express TM by CTC" or "Takka Pasta and Dough by CTC" is on the front of the machine. The pasta machines are beige or white. Some machines have chrome-plated front panels. Through this voluntary recall, Creative Technologies will provide consumers with a replacement lid.

The machines are sold in cardboard boxes identifying the model of the machine. A photograph of the machine is on the front of the box.

Department stores, mail order catalogs and warehouse clubs nationwide sold the pasta machines from 1999 to present for between $90 and $200.

Consumers should stop using the pasta machines immediately and call IHW, Inc. (formerly Creative Technologies) at (718) 492-8400. The company will help consumers determine whether their pasta machine is subject to this replacement program and, if necessary, will provide a free replacement lid.

Originally issued November 25, 1999
Last Revised June 2, 2003
Release # 98-032

Company Phone Number: (718) 492-8400
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772



Thanx

Have you tried going to the manufacturer's website? I have this pasta maker on my website and you might try one of the links. But you will probably have to get a new machine. You could also go to your hardware store. They might have a clamp that you could use. Good luck.

I have all of the Popeil Pasta Maker parts available. Just contact me at

You can sometimes find pasta maker replacement parts here: http://stores.ebay.com/Lauras-Last-Ditch/Bread-Pasta-Machines-/_i.html?_nkw=pasta&submit=Search&_fsub=360500719&_sid=93311479

Not what you wanted to hear but:

From their website the only known source for parts:

http://www.popeilfamilystore.com/pamapa.html

ATTENTION: THIS WEBSITE IS NOT OPEN FOR BUSINESS
It is with great sadness that we announce that Popeil Family Store is no longer open for business.
Thank you to all of our customers for their patronage and loyalty. We hope that we have served you well.
Popeil Family Store

maybe u dont need a new pasta maker maybe u should just hand cook it

Hi, Mike Sorry I can't help you but I found this 12 year old information on the net about certain Pasta Express X-2000. In the event you can't get the machine repaired I've been looking for some of the dies that fit over the extruder. Sincerely, Gerry MHere's some recall info.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 1997 Release # 98-032 CPSC: Jane Francis (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187
CPSC, Creative Technologies Corp. Announce Recall to Replace Lids on Pasta Machines WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Technologies Corp. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 pasta machines to replace some of their lids. When the safety cutoff switch on the lid does not activate, consumers' fingers can be severely injured if their hand is placed into the mixing bowl.

CPSC and Creative Technologies are aware of 11 incidents of the machine unexpectedly turning on, resulting in nine injuries including cut, crushed and severed fingers.
The lid replacement program involves the Takka Pasta and Dough machine (model X1000), and the Pasta Express machines (models X2000, X3000 and X4000). Only pasta machines that have serial numbers up to 78209 are subject to this replacement program. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the machine. "Pasta Express TM by CTC" or "Takka Pasta and Dough by CTC" is on the front of the machine. The pasta machines are beige or white. Some machines have chrome-plated front panels. Through this voluntary recall, Creative Technologies will provide consumers with a replacement lid.
The machines are sold in cardboard boxes identifying the model of the machine. A photograph of the machine is on the front of the box.
Department stores, mail order catalogs and warehouse clubs nationwide sold the pasta machines from 1989 through 1992 for between $90 and $200.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can report product hazards to [email protected].