We use it for pumping various non-hot food liquids (oil, soy sauce, vinegar): how do you suggest cleaning between uses?
375696
I only use the tubing for making prototypes of vacuum-packing systems, not for actually selling or using the tubing in products. I do not run fluids through the tubing, and hence have never had to clean it. If I had to, I would clean the tubing by flushing it with a mix of dishwater detergent and water, and rinsing it with plain water.
1903603
I generally don't use any. I have not taken it apart but it seems this pump is all polymer, so I don't think it need lubricant. I have pumped gasoline and diesel, which are both easy chemicals for this pump. I have also pumped alcohols, which are also easy. The most aggressive solvent I have pumped is ethyl formate, and the pump seemed to handle this well also. Other pumps that were for gasoline did not work for ethyl formate.
297017
You don't really have to clean it. But if you want to you can mix a little soap and warm water and pour it through the unit. If you use it for other liquids besides water just make sure you flush it out with water really good. :)
589013
I only clean it when the oil looks bad. That depends on how often we use it. Cleaning was easier than other friers due to less of parts. I drain it and soak it over night in soapy water, rinse the next day. Vingar can be used to help cut some of the oil on the stainless steel. I hope this helps.
1078083
It is NOT for the inside of the machine, but you can use it to clean any attachments or pod holders or metal that is oily and dirty. Boil a cup of water, add a Tb of Cafiza, put the portafilter in the hot liquid. Keep it off your hands! Immerse for a half hour, rinse. Really good stuff. Don't put it ANYWHERE that would touch water that you might later consume or inside your machine. Best of luck!
1461114
I pulled my manual out and here are the cleaning directions. After using the device 5-6 times or 2-3 days, clean as follows: 1. Unplug the power cord from the base of the unit and uncover. 2. Pour out any remaining water from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 3. Put 1 Tablespoon of citric acid in the water tank, add just under 100 ml of warm water. 4. Leave water for 5 minutes, and then drain the solution from the "DRAIN SIDE" of the tank. 5. Wipe with a soft cloth. Avoid Ultrasonic Vibration plate area, which can be gently cleaned with a cotton bud. Never use other acids, enzymes or detergents, as this may risk poisonous gas to be created or cause malfunction.
2062594
I wash the bottles, flanges, white rubber pieces that fit at the base of the flange and the cylindrical pieces that fit at the top of the flange. Otherwise, nothing else needs to be washed. Do not clean the thin tubes or white plastic pieces. The pump should include an instruction booklet as well.
1583516
You can put your pump parts into a ziploc bag and place it in the fridge after pumping and just wash once every 24 hours. I wash everything except the tubing.
1807570
So far I just wash it out with soap and water but plan to run vinegar water thru it soon. Haven't had it that long.
1386263
I just refilled one of mine recently and didn't have any problem. I wonder if soaking the pump action portion in hot water with a little vinegar might clear any soap build-up that may be clogging the mechanism.
799907
We put our pump in a dish of warm water and vinegar and it cleans the crud out well. We had ours for four years and just replaced it because it was getting too noisy. The new one is very quiet.
2081068
I usually just use dish soap. Throw a small amount in there, close the cap swish it around and run some of the soap water through the hose as you pour water in.You can use their cleaning tabs but if you throw a little soap on there after every use and rinse out, you should have no troubles
2276140
Did you use just oil or have oil & spices? I've been using mine for months with no problem. I have to pump it pretty much every time I use it. Sorry yours doesn't work. I'd send it back.
319809
I just use soap and water. Occasionally I'll use a stainless steel cleaner (Stone and Steel by 409) on the exterior, but I don't think that's necessary. I really only do it if food has accidentally splattered on it. I also empty the kettle each night and wipe the inside of the kettle and the lid dry -- and I keep the lid off overnight to let the interior of the kettle dry out.
1536528
I have not had mine long enough for residue, but would suggest a vinegar solution to clean any residue. It's generally a great cleaner for stuff like that.
630722
A minimal amount of soap with water works fine after each use, followed by rinses with hot water. If you go a couple of fills without cleaning it, then I would suggest using straight vinegar. The follow with a few rinses of hot water.
297016
You don't really have to clean it. But if you want to you can mix a little soap and warm water and pour it through the unit. If you use it for other liquidsbesides water just make sure you flush it out with water really good. :)