Whip up everything from pasta sauce to pie crusts confidently by properly cleaning this hard-working appliance between recipes.
We asked an appliance expert to explain the most effective and safest way to clean the appliance.
Plus, properly cleaning your food processor will help it perform better and maintain longevity.
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Then, detach all the removable parts from the base.
(Be extra cautious when handling the blade or discs.)
Try scraping as much out as possible first with a spatula.
It should be especially easy if working with dry bits, likebreadcrumbs.
If dishwashing isn’t an option, you’re free to easily handwash the parts instead.
Be mindful of the blade disc: Hold it by the opposite side of the sharp edge while cleaning.
The pusher helps guide the ingredients through the tube.
