Is there an easier way to clean the inside of the spinning element?
777877
i put a little clr and water turned it on and it cleaned it great ive got hard water mine had hard water build up on it and now its clean
2159944
There seems to be some kinda of non stick coating inside that makes cleaning easier. Been using it for few years no problem.
1143258
I have had no trouble cleaning this device, nor have pieces gotten stuck anywhere. If you buy one, I hope you find the same things.
1841608
I do not know of any professional way to clean it but I did use WD-40 on the ball bearings and it kinda helped keep it smooth as well as the other part it slides on to stop it from getting stuck. The rest I just wiped down with a cloth and water. I probably am not doing it right but that is how I did it.
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Have you tried fine grade steel wool? I would warm the element up a little, then unplug the unit and with some fine steel wool go over the element, all should come off pretty easy. Don't get the finest steel wool, but about two grades up from the finest. Can by bought at Lowe's, Home Depot or your local hardware or paint store. I would also check firt to see if the element has any kind of coating on it. I doubt that it does, but would check anyway. I know that the what ever is on the element will come off easier if the element is hot or at least warm before you clean it. Just be careful.
591160
Interesting question. I've never considered this. I've had this spinner for many years and love it and just bought a second one for a second home I simply wash or rinse the lid and bowl and dry them with a towel and store them - but I place the top to the side an inch or so to allow for air circulation. Toby
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I used a little rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the heating element in mine about a year ago. It worked for about a year stopped working then has worked fine since I cleaned it. I think using distilled water keeps it from getting gunky around the heating element from minerals, etc in the water.
1602105
As others have said it cant be cleaned so what i do is cover the inside lid with tin foil and make sure when the top of blade punctures the foil to get it out so it does not go in food..As soon as i put foil on and put the lid on tight i pull it off right away to get the foil then back on to chop!
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I see the wd40 solution here and its really not that complicated, clean it with a soft cloth, wipe it out and use a tiny bit of Burt's Bees wax, or chap stick to lubricate it. Just lightly rub it onto the nylon bearings with your finger. Works better, its easier and non toxic. I did my red ball about a year ago although Ive wiped it out several times since I still haven't had to re lubricate it. Now I need to replace mine because the left click is not responding well.
1845113
Nonono, I just clean it like once every 2nd month or something in the cleaning station. I clean it once per month just by adding soap to it and let it buzz for 30 seconds :)
486836
I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
328278
I had this problem recently, and I used a piece of plastic to pry the paddle off. Now I coat the spindle it sits on with canola oil before baking.
404356
you have to take the small spinner brush apart - it is very easy - when you take it apart you will see a tiny rubber belt - take that off and clean around the wheel - you will probably find something is caught around it - this brush stopped on me and after taking it apart and cleaning it inside - it started again - you will have to do this every once in awhile - good luck
913995
The mesh screen has a button you turn to remove to clean. For the inside just wipe with damp cloth and dry. If you do a lot of sifting for baking this is a great little gadget works in a matter of seconds. I wouldn't be without it.
752328
Not particularly hard to clean! I use a fibercloth with some stainless steel liquid cleaner. I really like the sensor reheat function which automatically reheats without additional input.
711577
Fairly Easy. The inside pad that covers the heating element completely comes off and can be put in the washing machine. The outside can easily be sponged clean.
1094303
Very easy! I soak it in a bin with detergent, rub it together, and it's clean. Much easier than cleaning an aluminum sheet or George Foreman grill.