How do I unlock Dish Pump?Updated 11 days ago
TL;DR: Dish Pump ships locked with a factory seal. Remove the pump head, hold the white reservoir firmly, then twist both in opposite directions (pump head anti-clockwise, reservoir clockwise) to unlock. Prime with a few presses.
How do I unlock it?
✓ Three steps
Remove the pump head from the bottle.
Hold the white reservoir firmly with one hand.
Grip the pump head and turn it anti-clockwise. At the same time, twist the white reservoir clockwise. If the head feels like it spins endlessly, keep twisting and give it a small upward tug to break the factory air-seal.
How do I prime it on first use?
✓ How to prime
Once the pump head is raised, press down a few times until liquid begins dispensing. The first few pumps may be dry while the dispenser draws product up the tube.
⚠ If it still won't open
Try a firmer upward pull while twisting anti-clockwise. Make sure you're twisting the pump head, not the entire lid or bottle. If the pump is open but not dispensing, keep pressing to fully prime it.
Reusable pump bottle calibrated for Dishwashing Liquid. 500 mL capacity, 3,000 press lifespan.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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