The Mixer Needs Cleaning Too!. Review on Maintaining a Juicer Mixer Grinder

Please note that where I come from a mixer grinder is the same thing as a mixer.

Taking care of your mixer or other small appliances for that matter is the easiest thing in the world to do. Geeze, it's probably one of the easiest tasks in the entire kitchen!

I have a mixer on the stand and I love it. Of course it's yellow since that is my favorite color.

This is what I do. I first read all the manufactures instructions and see what they recommend. Now I know most us by pass this part, so just read it first and get it over with. Besides, there is a lot of very informational stuff there. And put it (that is the pamphlet of instructions) in a place where you will remember in case you need to refer to it again. You know the place where you have all the other stuff that you were not going to forget where it was. Also keep the box for a few weeks in case you need to carry the mixer back to the store. And keep the receipt.

It's also a good thing to be familiar with the warranty. Which by the way is not for long. Sometimes the ''in store'' warranty is as good. Before you repair, consider it might just be cheaper to buy a new one. Which most of the time it is.

I certainly clean my mixer (and other appliances) with warm soapy water before using. You know you have to get all of that transport stuff off, the little white and brown flakes caused from paper and fibers. I clean the beaters with warm soapy water too! I also take a damp cloth and run it over the cord.

After each use I wipe my mixer with a warm dishcloth. I have found that if you clean it as it goes, life runs smoother in the kitchen. Then you will not be angry with yourself when you go to use your mixer the next time.

Now my mixer like I said is a stand one. I certainly put that bowl in warm water after emptying the contents into baking materials. Makes for easier cleaning later. I take the dishcloth and run it over the cord after each use. I clean the beaters really well. This is very important so that with the next use you don't have yucky stuff all dried up and ready to fall into the new batter.

Now one of the most important things is to store the mixer where it will have no harm come to it. Of course mine sits on the counter and out of the way from my son; that is until he climbs onto the counter for further investigation. Some people will put theirs in a cabinet someplace, which is fine also. But be sure there is nothing around it that will fall on it and damage it.

When using the mixer be sure to keep the plug out of the way, and be sure that your child is not up on the counter at this time. Their little fingers may not taste so well in that wonderful cake that you are baking. Also do not allow the mixer to sit to close to the edge. This could cause for a fall and then a new mixer.

Don't use your mixer near the sink where running water can damage it and yourself. Also, this can cause for the cost of a new mixer, if you survived the electronic shock that is. If you have one, plug the mixer into one of those plugs that have the automatic shut off. Boy was I ever glad that these types outlets were invented. They are good everywhere!

After you have mixed the batter the desired time, be sure and turn it off, and be very sure you unplug the mixer before giving those beaters to the little one who is ever so patiently waiting for them. Heck I give mine a spoon and the bowl and let him enjoy that as well. (Well after I have emptied it, since I don't want him sick from to much batter.) It is good to let the batter drip first from the beaters before giving them away.

Clean up and taking care of your mixer is really easy. Duh! It takes common sense is all?

Now mind you, I realize I don't have one of those fancy mixers that can do everything except wash the dishes, but I would imagine that the ''taking care part'' runs about the same.

Remember that safety is the most important thing with any thing you do or use.

I hope that this has helped in some kind of way.

God Bless!

©LKD 2002