Run disposer along with a moderate to strong flow of cold water.
Continue to run cold water for 15 seconds after grinding is complete.
Grind hard materials such as small bones, fruit pits, and ice. A scouring action is created by the particles inside the grind chamber
Avoid using hot water when grinding food waste. It is OK to drain hot water into the disposer between grinding periods.
Don't fill disposer with a lot of vegetable peels all at once. Instead, turn the water and disposer on first and then feed the peels in gradually.
Don't grind large amounts of egg shells or fibrous materials like corn husks, artichokes, etc., to avoid possible drain blockage.
Avoid pouring grease or fat into your disposer or drain.
Use a disposer cleaner to relieve objectionable odors caused by
build-up, or grind citrus fruit peels to freshen up drain area.
Disposers may also be cleaned with Disposer Care®. This product is not sold by InSinkErator but is generally available in major home centers, hardware and grocery stores. For more information on Disposer Care®, contact Iron Out Inc. at 800-654-0791 or www.ironout.com.
