07/17/2015
Keep your Kitchen Appliances in Top Shape.
There are several things you can do to maintain essential kitchen appliances to prolong their life.
Refrigerator: Clean the condenser soils regularly. They are covered with dirt, grime, debris, and pet hair which overheat the refrigerator. Overheating leads to overworking, leading to the early demise of the refrigerator. Get to the coils by removing the grille at the bottom or back of the fridge and vacuum to clear debris. For Sub-Zero refrigerators, the coils are usually located on the top of the unit.
Dishwasher: The biggest, most important thing you can do to keep your dishwasher running well is to clean food off your dishes before you put them in. Food bits get stuck in crevices, gum up moving parts and cause bacteria to form. Use a dishwasher cleaning product every three to six months to remove calcium buildup. Calcium deposits can clog he dishwasher's sprayer arm and effect cleaning efficiency. Another trick to remove calcium buildup is to place a cup of white vinegar on the top shelf of an empty dishwasher and run a load with hot water.
Microwave: Clean your microwave regularly to remove food particles. To remove stubborn food bits, boil a cup of water or white vinegar in the microwave to loosen the food particles, which you can then easily wipe off with a sponge.
Stove/Oven: Stop putting aluminum foil on the bottom of your oven to catch food spills. Aluminum foil blocks airflow and can interfere with the heating element, causing it to fail or require re-calibration. To keep a smooth-top stove looking new, scrape off burned food bits with a razor blade and cleaning the surface with glass cleaner.
