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Small Electrical
Appliance Cleaning |
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Small Electrical Appliance
Cleaning
Unplug and cool appliance before
cleaning. Wipe with a damp cloth, and dry with soft cloth or
paper towel. If grease or food spills on exteriors, use sudsy
cloth, followed by damp cloth. Do not get any moisture into electrical
parts. Do NOT immerse any appliances or parts in water unless
specifically labeled "immersible" in care guide. |
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Wash interiors of appliances
used for food preparation such as inside of fry pans, slow cookers,
etc. taking care not to get electrical parts wet.
Do NOT wash waffle-irons.
Clean bottom of frypans, etc. after each use to avoid grease
buildup. Use fine soap-filled steel wool pads for stubborn grease.
Follow special label or care guide instructions with appliance
for specific parts or materials.
Can Opener - Cleaning
If possible, remove cutting part and wash in suds, rinse and
dry thoroughly. If not removable, wipe with damp sudsy cloth
after each use to keep clean. |
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Coffeemaker - Cleaning
Clean after each use to remove coffee oils and residue which
will cause poor flavor in the next pot of coffee. Wash with warm
sudsy water, rinse and dry. On aluminum percolators, remove hard
water deposits with either a soap-filled steel wool pad, or by
perking with 1-2 tablespoons cream of tartar dissolved in water;
rinse thoroughly.
Do not use alkalis such as baking soda, or chlorine bleach on
aluminum. On chrome-plated and stainless steel pots, use commercial
coffeepot cleaner to remove stubborn stains; do not use them
on aluminum unless label recommends it.
For electric drip coffeemakers, if minerals and scale build up
from hard water, periodically run a solution of half white vinegar
and half water through it to dissolve scale. The heated solution
may have to be run through the unit one or more times if buildup
is heavy. Thoroughly rinse all parts of the unit. Run plain cold
water through a cycle to remove all traces.
Iron - Care and Cleaning
Empty iron while hot so heat will dry out cavity. Always dry
and cool before putting away. To remove melted plastic and fabrics,
heat at low setting just until material softens, and scrape off
with a smooth piece of wood, a wooden spatula or half a clothespin.
If some remains, make a paste with baking soda and water and
rub or try silver polish. Wipe off with damp cloth. For a non-stick
soleplate, rub gently with nylon mesh pad and suds. Acetone or
nail polish remover may remove melted polyester.
If steam iron clogs from minerals in water, follow use-guide
directions for cleaning, or use a commercial iron cleaner. A
fine needle in the nozzle hole may open it again. Sometimes "steaming"
will remove lint clogging the iron; fill with at least 1/4 cup
water, set it to "steam", and hold in the air or set
flat on wire rack over heat and moisture resistant surface like
counter protective mat. Let steam until empty. Using only distilled
water in steam irons helps avoid mineral buildup.
Toaster - Care and Cleaning
Remove crumbs regularly, and unplug before doing this. Unplug
before using a utensil to remove a stuck piece of toast. In removing
food or cleaning, be careful not to damage fine wires which do
the toasting. Do not get it wet while plugged in; you could get
a shock touching it.
Waffle Irons - Cleaning
If grids have not been pre-treated, season before using the first
time. Brush unsalted fat on grids. Heat until grids begin to
smoke. Bake a waffle to absorb excess fat and discard it. Waffle
iron is ready to use. After baking waffles, brush grids with
a soft plastic brush or wipe gently with a paper towel while
still warm to remove crumbs. Do NOT wash the grids or put any
water on them. The seasoned grids darken and prevent sticking.
However, if grids without a non-stick finish begin to stick,
or are stained by foods other than waffle batter being spilled
on them, wash grids with warm suds, rinse, wipe dry, and reseason
with unsalted fat. |
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Author: |
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Anne Field, Extension Specialist,
with credit to MSU Extension |
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