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Garbage disposals, also known as food waste processors, are essential appliances in modern kitchens. They allow homeowners to handle food scraps efficiently and reduce the volume of waste sent to landfills. However, despite their convenience, not all kitchen waste is suitable for disposal through these devices. Using your food waste disposer incorrectly can cause jams, clogs, and unpleasant odors.
1. Grease, Oil, and Fat
One of the more common mistakes is pouring grease, oil, or fat down the sink. While these substances are liquid when hot, they solidify as they cool, sticking to the blades, pipes, and disposal walls. Over time, this buildup can cause clogs and reduce the efficiency of your food waste processor.
Tip from HengRan: Collect leftover grease in a container and dispose of it in the trash or recycling bin. Running cold water during disposal use can help solidify small amounts of fat, preventing residue from sticking.
2. Fibrous Vegetables and Stringy Foods
Certain vegetables such as celery, asparagus, corn husks, and artichokes, have tough, stringy fibers. These fibers can wrap around the disposal’s blades or motor, causing jams and making the appliance harder to operate.
Alternative: Chop fibrous foods into small pieces before disposing of them, or consider composting them. HengRan Food Waste Disposers are designed with powerful motors, but even advanced processors can struggle with long fibrous strands.
3. Hard Objects
Hard objects like bones, fruit pits, nutshells, and even frozen foods are risky for garbage disposals. They can damage the blades or motor, causing costly repairs or permanent damage.
HengRan Reminder: Even though our Food Waste Processors are built with robust stainless steel grinding components, consistently disposing of hard objects may shorten the lifespan of your unit.
4. Eggshells
While some homeowners believe eggshells help sharpen disposal blades, in reality, they can form a gritty paste inside the drain. This paste can stick to pipes and gradually cause clogs.
Safe Use: Instead of disposing of eggshells in your Food Waste Disposer, consider adding them to garden compost as a natural fertilizer.
5. Coffee Grounds
Coffee grounds might seem harmless, but they tend to accumulate as sludge inside pipes. Over time, this accumulation reduces water flow and increases the risk of clogs.
Tip: Sprinkle coffee grounds lightly in compost bins rather than sending them down your food waste processor.
6. Starchy Foods
Foods high in starch, such as pasta, rice, or potato peels, can become gluey when wet. This sticky consistency can coat the blades and pipes, slowing down your Food Waste Disposer and causing unpleasant odors.
HengRan Suggestion: Avoid disposing of large quantities at once. Rinse starchy food residues with plenty of water to minimize accumulation.
7. Non-Food Items
Never put materials such as plastic, glass, metal, or paper into your garbage disposal. These items can damage blades, motors, or seals, and may even pose a safety risk. Remember, a Food Waste Processor is strictly for biodegradable food waste.
Proper Maintenance Tips
Run Cold Water: Always use cold water when operating your disposer. This helps solidify small fats and oils, making grinding easier.
Use Regularly: Regular operation prevents rust and corrosion inside the unit.
Clean Weekly: Periodically grind small citrus peels or ice cubes to clean blades and freshen your kitchen.
Avoid Overloading: Feed food scraps gradually to prevent jams.
By following these guidelines, you can enjoy a cleaner, odor-free kitchen while protecting your investment in a durable and efficient garbage disposal system.
