We use it for pumping various non-hot food liquids (oil, soy sauce, vinegar): how do you suggest cleaning between uses?
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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.
2229692
Well after the oil is cool it's no problem I use a funnel and a coffee filter. If you want to do this with hot oil you will need metal vessels for everything. I found everything very easy to breakdown and clean otherwise
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.
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I always clean mine after each use as a small amount of oil is left in the bottom.
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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.
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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.
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Well, I am using hand soap, not dish soap. You can use pretty much any liquid or gel soap unless it has "beads" in it or something that would clog the pump.
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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.
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There is a cleaning fluid that should be used with the machine. Plain water can work but will not be as effective.
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We've had it for quite some time now and have had no need to do any major cleaning. Just use good quality oils and you'll be okay.
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So far I have pumped about 4 bottles of Jordan's Skinny Syrup through mine and so far have not had to clean it. I had another pump a couple of years ago that needed cleaned and all I did was pump warm water through it, cleaned the nozzle right out and of course the rest of the pump too. pumped it dry a couple of times then put it back in syrup bottle and it worked fine.
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I don't know. I put my thumb over the end and pump once or twice then release so that any excess oil goes into the Mityvac. I don't bother cleaning the hose beyond that (except to wipe down the outside) since I don't plan to re-use any of the fluids. I recycle them.
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I just put some water in it and a tiny bit of liquid dish soap and then cover the top with my hand and shake vigorously. Then rinse it out with more water to get the soap out. The liquid soap is probably unnecessary, in all actuality.
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Always clean with a light vinegar solution, never soap, and you'll be OK. That being said, I'd use separate brewers.
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You have to clean it well after every use and shake it before use. Also use the button in bursts. Had it a year use it for sorbets, works good no problems
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My husband uses vinegar & water and I use a qtips on the wheel as well. We clean it about 20-30 minutes once a week and then once a month we soak in our large sink and wash with a brush from home depot. Those pipe cleaner brushes are awesome for stuff like this. Its work either way and you DON'T need the chemicals at all. They to me, cause more stuff to be on the wheels.
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Heloav8or is right about white vinegar and water being an excellent cleaner/descaler. However, provided you clean the outside of the wand immediately after use before milk residue dries on, then really no further cleaning is required. Remember that steam has been issuing from the wand, sterilising the inside of the wand as it does so.