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Cleaning the Fruit/Vegetable Strainer

How to Clean the KitchenAid Fruit/Vegetable Strainer

First, completely disassemble fruit/vegetable strainer attachment.

The following parts are dishwasher safe:

  • Grinder body
  • Grinder worm
  • Strainer cone
  • Strainer tray
  • Splash shield
  • Ring
  • Combination food pusher/wrench

The following parts should be hand washed in warm, sudsy water and dried thoroughly: Spring and shaft assembly.

Stains on white housing

Some foods may stain certain parts. These stains may be removed by using one of the following methods: (1) place dishwasher safe parts in the dishwasher and use a cycle for normally soiled dishes, or (2) rub a small amount of oil or shortening over the stains, wash in warm, sudsy water and rinse. A small bottle brush can be used to help remove the pulp from the strainer cone.

 

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