Any tips on how to best clean it? Food gets super stuck in the teeth... feeling a bit silly for asking but maybe I'm not the only one? :)
1179154
I use a toothbrush & it works great! The bristeles have never gotten torn or stuck.
1179155
It's a pain to clean but works great! As dumb as this sounds I have had to use toothpicks to push it out!
1179156
I had to figure that out also. I run water over it, twisting and turning it to get to all areas. Then I carefully run a dishcloth over it to pull out any stings, etc. Then I submerge into hot soapy water to wash. However, I don't turn loose of the handle because of the potential to cut fingers when you reach into the water for it. If that doesn't work, use a very soft toothbrush to gently brush around the head to remove strings. Again, keep fingers from the teeth, they are sharp.
573565
I'm about to purchase this, and I'll share the same cleaning method on it as I do my george foreman grill... when done, unplug it, and while still hot, wet a couple of paper towels, loosely wring them out so they won't drip, lay them over the open grill, then close it ... it'll 'steam clean' itself, & when you're done eating, open it back up again & use the paper towels to complete the wipe & clean process before storing.
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I clean mine each time I use it with warm soapy water. On occasion I let it soak in a mouth wash as well.
1674127
The same thing happened to me.. It was really upsetting. I unplugged it then very carefully took tweezers and cleaned out any shreds from the teeth. Then I took my pastry brush and spread some canola oil on the teeth. Please understand that this is against the instructions, but other shredders recommend oiling periodically. You can buy the expensive shredder oil, or just use canola. After about an hour I tried it again and it was fine. Since then I always let it stop and rest for a while, that seems to have prevented the thermal protection shutdown. Good luck with yours.
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Not trying to be facetious, but have you tried scrubbing it out with a bottle brush?? I have 3 of them and don't have this problem. I put them in the dishwasher and use the bottle brush. You may have a defective bottle???
2137135
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.
1099250
I didn't notice that on mine. It sounds weird but you might try licking it and seeing if it tastes like anything. For better or worse your food will end up tasting like anything you cook it in. If it tastes like nothing you are fine.
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it happens but i don't find the need to clean it every time...unless yours is a particularly leaky one, try cleaning it once a week or even every two weeks...longer than that might be funky but i've had no problem with waiting a couple of weeks to remove and clean...try it. fs
1522533
Clean it with vinegar and water and it should clean pretty well. Hope this helps:):):)
1907199
That is an issue at first, I have to get my dog first thing in the morning when she's still groggy. She still tries to lick it off the brush but eventually she got used to it and I was able to get the back molars. It took a few weeks before she relented. Be persistent!
2048566
Sorry ! I don't know how to clean this product. I have not clean mine yet. Hope some one can help you.
1145824
I haven't found this to be a problem and I use orange and lemon zest quite a bit. There is some zest in the teeth when I am finished but I use a brush to clean it and it is fine.
1268889
It was a gift for a friend's son and I told them to do what I do with my thermos. Go to the store and purchase some inexpensive denture cleaning tablets. Throw a couple in the bottle over night filled with water, then wash with warm water and soap the next day. You could also use a drop of bleach in water. I keep a baby bottle/glass brush on hand if I have something like juice which is sticky and I want to be a bit more thorough. If you feel there is an after taste issue, you can also soak over night once a week with a teaspoon of baking soda in it. Several options for you, I hope that help.
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I have not experienced this problem. Might try rinsing with white vinegar. I would also make sure there isn't any food residue stuck under the blade area.
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I just cleaned it and used it. I did put cheese cloth init to help keep all the sediment and pulp from squeezing out.
1268890
It was a gift for a friend's son and I told them to do what I do with my thermos. Go to the store and purchase some inexpensive denture cleaning tablets. Throw a couple in the bottle over night filled with water, then wash with warm water and soap the next day. You could also use a drop of bleach in water. I keep a baby bottle/glass brush on hand if I have something like juice which is sticky and I want to be a bit more thorough. If you feel there is an after taste issue, you can also soak over night once a week with a teaspoon of baking soda in it. Several options for you, I hope that help. It was a gift for a friend's son and I told them to do what I do with my thermos. Go to the store and purchase some inexpensive denture cleaning tablets. Throw a couple in the bottle over night filled with water, then wash with warm water and soap the next day. You could also use a drop of bleach in water. I keep a baby bottle/glass brush on hand if I have something like juice which is sticky and I want to be a bit more thorough. If you feel there is an after taste issue, you can also soak over night once a week with a teaspoon of baking soda in it. Several options for you, I hope that help.
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Try to clean shortly after use to avoid problems. When necessary I use a bit of dishwashibg liquid and sponge and hot water. No problems so far. Hope this helps.