Lesson 1 - Cleaning and Maintenance

1. Cleaning and
Maintenance of some
Kitchen Appliances

2. FREEZER It’s time to defrost ice
collects on the top and
sides to more than ¼ inch.
To speed up defrosting in a
non-frost-free freeze, alternate
tow pans of boiling water in the
compartment. While on pan is
melting ice in the freezer, the
other can be reheated on the
stove. Put an old towel on the
bottom of the freezer to absorb
water as the ice melts.

3. FREEZER Clean freezers with a solution of
2 tablespoons baking soda
mixed with one quarter. Dry
thoroughly before replacing
food, and wipe off any moisture
on freezer packages before
putting them back inside.
Line the floor of the freezer with
aluminum foil. (Don’t cover any
openings.) it keeps ice cube trays
and spills from sticking to the
bottom

4. FREEZER
If your freezer has an
unpleasant smell, remove
everything and put a cup of
dry coffee grounds inside.
Close the door and leave it
overnight. If the odor isn’t
gone by morning, repeat
with fresh coffee grounds.

5. MICROWAVE OVEN
Wipe spills as soon as
they happen to
prevent them from
hardening. Wash
regularly with mild
detergent and water,
then rinse and wipe
dry with a clean soft
cloth.

6. MICROWAVE OVEN
If spots are dried on, fill
a microwave – safe cup
halfway with water and
boil for 2 to 3 minutes
on high. Let the cup sit
in the oven for 8
minutes. Then wipe off
steam loosen stain and
dry.

7. MICROWAVE OVEN
Get rid of odors by
wiping the interior with
a solution of 1-
tablesppon baking soda
and 1 cup water. Rinse
and dry. Never use
abrasive pads or
powders on the oven

8. MICROWAVE OVEN
A burned microwave smell
can be neutralized by
combining 1-cup water,
the grated peel and juice
of a lemon and several
whole cloves in a 2-cup
microwave glass bowl.
Run the microwave on
high for about 3 minutes,
then let sit until cool.

9. REFRIGIRATOR
Before cleaning, turn the
refrigerator control to off and
unplug the electric cord.
Wash interior with a
solution of 2 tablespoon of
baking soda to one- quart
warm water. Rub hard-to-
clean spots with dry
baking soda. Rinse and
wipe dry.

10. REFRIGIRATOR
To ward off mildew, wipe
the inside with plain white
vinegar.
Wash removable selves
and glass parts in a warm
detergent solution, then
rinse. Never use hot water
on any plastic parts; it can
cause cracking.

11. REFRIGIRATOR
Rinse ice cube trays with
plain warm water. Hot
water or cleanser may
make cubes sticks
Clean the outside of the
fridge with a mild soap and
water solution or all-purpose
cleaner, and don’t forget to
give the rubber door gasket a
thorough scrub.

12. REFRIGIRATOR
Line the vegetable bin with a
single layer of paper towels.
They absorb excess moisture
and speed clean up.
Put leftovers in clear plastic
containers and date them.
Keep the oldest items closets
to the front so you’ll
remember to use them up
quickly.

13. REFRIGIRATOR
Put mustards, pickles and
other condiments you
don’t use all that often in a
turntable-it prevents
them from getting
pushed back and lost. A
quick turn will show you
what you have.

14. STOVE / RANGE
Remove grates (if your stove
has them) and control knob.
Soak in a dishpan full of hot
soapy water.
Clean drip pans in the
dishwasher. To loosen burnt-
on-food, spray with all-
purpose cleaner and let sit for
30 minutes.

15. STOVE / RANGE
Wipe off the range top
with an all-purpose
degreaser or according to
manufacturer’s
instruction. Clean round
the knob holes with a
toothbrush dipped in
cleaner.

16. STOVE / RANGE
Keep the exterior clean by
wiping with a mild
solution of table spoon
dishwashing detergent in
1 gallon of water or an all-
purpose glass and surface
cleaner.

17. STOVE / RANGE
If something spills in the
oven, sprinkle some salt
on it after the oven is
turned off. Once the oven
cools, lift the mixture out
with a spatula and wipe
with a damp sponge.

18. Cleaning and
Maintenance of some
Kitchen Furnishings

19. CABINET
Wipe smudges or spots with a
household cleaner as soon as
they appear. Use a cotton swab
or toothbrush dipped in
cleaning solution to get in the
narrow areas around the edge
of the handle.

20. CABINET
Line cabinet shelves and drawers
for fast clean up. Use washable
paper, old vinyl placemats or
even leftover vinyl floor tiles. You
can simply wash off little spills.
Plastic lids from coffee cans make
excellent drip catchers for bottles
of honey, olive oil or syrup.

21. FAUCET FOIBLES
Clean with soapy water or
commercial glass cleaner. Rinse
and wipe dry with a paper towel
or soft cloth to make it shine.
Get rid of dirt under the edge
and behind the faucet with an
old toothbrush sprayed with
cleaner.

22. SINK
Porcelain sink. To get rid of
stains, fill the sink with
lukewarm water and add 4
tablespoons chlorine bleach.
Let stand an hour or two.
Rinse. Be sure that the area
is well ventilated.

23. SINK
Stainless steel sink. Clean
with a sponge dipped in hot,
sudsy water. To give it extra
sparkle, wipe occasionally
with glass cleaner or distilled
white vinegar.

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