Has anyone figured out how to clean it? Its teeth tend to hang on to tiny pieces of peeled vegetable.
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I use a kitchen brush, you can pick up one at walmart cheap, or on amazon, it is the handled variety and it cleans this tool very well.
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If I can't pull it out with my fingers (be careful, very sharp) I take a brush and use.
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I let mine soak in hot water and then go over it lightly with a wet cloth and rinse, mine comes clean for me.
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If you are asking in order to eat it, there are mini silicone spatulas that are extremely flexible and can help scrape almost everything off. If what you want to do is clean it in order to use it for something else, warm water and soap will take care of it. You can use a bottle scrubber to scrape anything left in the container.
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It is not very easy to clean. That is the ONLY bad thing about it. I use a toothpick to clean between the blades. But I use it all the time, and LOVE it!!
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What is the actual problem? Is it not cutting at all? Mine had a protective sticker on the back blade when I received it. It also only works with the cutters pointed down into the vegetable. I use a fork to hold the veggie down and protect my fingers. Not sure what else to suggest without knowing what is happening.
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To clean it I did the same, soaking in vinegar but I took a toothbrush and scrubbed the inside because it had developed calcium really bad. Now it's as good as new. I will probably have to do that again shortly but it wasn't too hard to do
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Hello..! Food hasn't been a real issue but you are right...after the pollen came it has been hard to clean out the shallow grooves perfectly. Will take a little more work. For the overall price - pretty solid and attractive.
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It occasionally gets gunky. If it's light, I just spray with a cleaner (I use white vinegar), let it sit for a minute, then rinse off. When it looks grungier than that, I put the whole thing in the dishwasher, and it comes out spotless.
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Unfortunately, no. My dog has the same problem. It is pretty easy to clean though.
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The manual for cleaning is more complicated then it needs to be. I have found by just running warm water over the disconnected top and brushing the lower unit it has remained clean and sharp for the next use.
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I usually soak the pan in hot soapy water and use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The other suggestions that people have offered sound good, too. If you continue to have problems, contact Le Creuset for additional ideas.
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It sounds like it may need to be cleaned. You should have received cleaning instructions with the unit, but we will gladly email them to you if you need another copy. Please call our office at 800-PEST-ZAP.
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I have had no problems with it. I wish I could help out. Maybe change the batteries or make sure it is totally cleaned out after each use...? Could a piece of dog food be stuck in the "zapper" part?
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We have that problem now after a gazillion times down the spiral. I checked out a YouTube video by Braille Skateboarding that demonstrates how to clean ball bearings on boards that I am going to try. The young man suggests cleaning with a mild citrus orange cleaner followed by a lubricant. Makes sense to me.I am also going to be cleaning the spiral and then use a gentle polish on it. My grandsons love this toy.I will post in a couple of days to let you know how this maintenace works, but I am pretty confident it will.
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I have not had that problem. I guess I might try spraying it with Pam or other cooking spray. Good Luck!
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I use the plastic scraper with teeth that is sold for the purpose. I also use the scrubby side of a sponge with dish detergent. Works every time.
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I gave it to my dog for about 2 months and she seemed to be a little better but now I am not giving it her she has reverted back to eating poop. It seems to be a habit that is hard to break the vet told me to put meat tenderizer in her meals but I don't think that worked either. Someone told me not to pick up and put hot chili sauce on it and when they go to eat it it taste bad and that sometimes helps. We pick up all the time but if there is one lot out there she finds it, we tell her off but she still does it. I am told it is a natural thing but I have never had a dog that did it before, so very frustrating. Sorry I haven't been much help but that's my experience. I gave it to my dog for about 2 months and she seemed to be a little better but now I am not giving it her she has reverted back to eating poop. It seems to be a habit that is hard to break the vet told me to put meat tenderizer in her meals but I don't think that worked either. Someone told me not to pick up and put hot chili sauce on it and when they go to eat it it taste bad and that sometimes helps. We pick up all the time but if there is one lot out there she finds it, we tell her off but she still does it. I am told it is a natural thing but I have never had a dog that did it before,... » Read More I gave it to my dog for about 2 months and she seemed to be a little better but now I am not giving it her she has reverted back to eating poop. It seems to be a habit that is hard to break the vet told me to put meat tenderizer in her meals but I don't think that worked either. Someone told me not to pick up and put hot chili sauce on it and when they go to eat it it taste bad and that sometimes helps. We pick up all the time but if there is one lot out there she finds it, we tell her off but she still does it. I am told it is a natural thing but I have never had a dog that did it before, so very frustrating. Sorry I haven't been much help but that's my experience. « Show Less
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Have you tried putting tape on it (regular clear tape usually works) and peeling it off repeatedly. It sounds wonky, but it works because the bits of gunk stick to the tape.