Presumably it needs to be cleaned now and then -- especially if a beginner has tried to roll too wet dough. How do you do this?
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I would us a small brush or toothbrush. I was warned by my neighbor to never wash it, or it will rust. His Italian father-in-law told him: O, you never wash it!
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According to the chef we took lessons from you just wipe it with a clean cloth. No water or detergent!
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1- BE certain you do follow the recipe instructions for the dough consistency as too wet will be a problem. 2- get a good hair brush, flat type inch wide or so as a cleaner as you roll the press SLOWLY sweeping the bristles too and fro dislodging any trapped pieces, 3- put a few pieces of wax paper through the attachments you may have clogged with wet dough until it comes clean. 4- GENTLY TAP the machine on a wooden surface to further dislodge any other pieces, and in the future PAY ATTENTION TO THE DOUGH CONSISTENCY.
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Use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth and either a toothpick(wooden) or something like a pastry or basting brush for the rollers. Mineral water is helpful since it has no smell or texture but will also help in keeping the rollers lubricated.
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I am not sure what part you wish to clean. It sounds like the smooth rollers. If you don't want to put it under the water tap, I suggest you open to the widest setting hold a wet sponge against the rollers and roll backwards. If you roll forward the sponge gets caught in the rollers. You can do the same with the cutters.
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I have an older model so I remove all of the machine's parts that are removable . Next, remove any large pieces of dough manually and then put those parts into a sink of warm soapy water to soak for about 30 mins
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Following the directions helped. Use vinegar and water..soak it then let it air dry.
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I didn't run it empty before my first loaf. I cleaned it with a damp cloth and then made a loaf and everything was perfect. Enjoy!
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Put warm water with a little dishwashing detergent and let it soak. I've been lightly coating the blades and inside of pan with cooking oil. It helps the bread come out of the pan easier, too.
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That's easy. Just take 1 paper towel add a little water squeeze out. Then just wipe out ,then get another dry paper towel wipe out the small wetness. Ta Dah it's cleaned. You can't submerge anything that plugs in to the wall outlet. Everybody knows that. I hope this helps Mihaya. I NEVER use soap or vinegar cause it messes with the flavor of the next thing I might want to grind. I've ground up sugar in the raw to make it powdery.
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I just rinse it off with water after i get done using it. Just make sure all the little pieces of food aren't on it cuz then it takes some scrubbing:)
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I wiped my down and oiled it when I first got it. I do not wash it after every use, otherwise, it doesn't "season". I wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any stuck dough and excess four and only oil it if it seems dry - usually twice a year after I've used it for a baking marathon. I love it! Once flour is worked into it, it becomes very non-stick. Enjoy.
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I shake it out over a garbage can to get out crumbs and use a sponge soaked in hot water and dish soap to wipe out any runaway food bits. Then it gets another wipe, this time with a dry dish towel. I leave it open overnight to ensure that any moisture escapes before I use it again.
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Here is what I found on the Nordic Ware website.1. Before initial use and after subsequent uses, hand wash with warm, soapy water.2. Dishwasher use is not recommended, as it may shorten the life of the nonstick coating on your pan.3. Before each use, brush with solid vegetable shortening and dust with flour or cocoa, or use baking spray with flour in it.4. Mixes and recipes may vary. Fill the pan no more than 3/4 full to avoid overflow.5. Metal utensils, scouring pads and abrasive cleaners should not be used on nonstick surfaces.
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I would suggest allowing it to get super dried out and try to remove as much as you can with a stiff paint brush or other stiff brush - not wire. Dough needs to be on the dry side with the inside heavily flour dusted prior to placing your dough in the banneton.
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I agree with the pasta being too moist. If it comes out of the cutter as a gooey mess all stuck together, try rubbing some flour on each side of the sheet of dough and running it through. The dough actually has to be fairly dry.I run it through the first step several times, then take it down one step at a time until it is the correct thickness. I dust with flour several times during this process as well.
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You do not. If your pasta was too moist, let dry and use a stiff brush and remove dried pasta. Can also turn the wheels while using stiff brush. You do not want to get wet in soap and water. Copied from http://fantes.net/marcato.html#maintenance Maintenance of the Atlas Pasta Maker To remove cutting attachments, lift up, making it slide up along its tracks (12). To install attachments, slide them down on the tracks (12). During use, keep the scrapers underneath the smooth rollers clean with parchment paper (13). Never wash the machine with water or in the dishwasher (14). To clean the machine after use, use a brush or a wooden rod (15). To clean the inside of the machine, remove the plastic protectors (16). (Only on some older models.) If necessary, put several drops of vaseline oil or mineral oil on the ends of the cutting rollers (17).
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The dough has to be kept moist. I used the recipe in the book till I got the "feel" of it then kept a damp towel around it to keep it moist. It took a couple of tries but finally got it. Too much kneading will make it hard too. Good luck, it's an awesome attachment.
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I had no issues with this. Just make sure that on your first use you flour it well and really work the flour into the grooves as much as you can. The moisture from the bread and the flour seems to keep the little strands from tearing further or coming off. I didn't have many on mine though.
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i was told to spray it with alcohol and roll on a clean sponge! hope this helps! keep in container!
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When it was new I rinsed it with 50/50 water and vinegar to clean it the first time. I usually just put a little dish soap in it now "just a drop or two" fill it half full of water, shake it really good and rinse a few times.