Over time, food particles may accumulate in the grind chamber and baffle. An odor from the disposer is usually a sign of grease and food buildup, caused by insufficient water flow during and after disposer use. To clean disposer:
- Turn off disposer and disconnect power supply.
- Reach through sink opening and clean underside of splash baffle and inside upper lip of grind chamber with scouring pad.
- Place stopper in sink opening and fill sink halfway with warm water.
- Mix a one pound box of baking soda with water. Turn disposer on and remove stopper from sink at same time to wash away loose particles.
Disposers may also be cleaned with Disposer Care®. This product is generally available in major home centers, hardware, and grocery stores.
For more information on Disposer Care®, contact Iron Out, Inc. at 1-800-654-0791 or www.ironout.com.
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