How to clean a toaster from inside?
This is the toaster that I have. I wish to clean it from inside. It has got a kind of wire mesh inside it. What's the way out?
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Just found this page when I was trying to find a solution to removing crumbs that lodged on the areas above the tray and wouldn't move when I shook the toaster upside down. I have now discovered that using a paintbrush (art not decorating) is successful.
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Use a flat-head or Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the access panel. Most access panels are located near the toaster knobs. Remove dust, dried food and other particles from the inside toaster using a dry cloth, butter knife, small paint scraper or small round brush.Can you take a toaster apart to clean?
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For a start I'd hold the toaster upside down and attempt using a vacuum cleaner with a narrow nozzle attachment in combination with gentle shaking to try and dislodge the dust. Failing that compressed air is available in cans and is often used for removing dust from electronic devices and computer systems. The following is one example from Amazon although you should be able to find alternatives at a local computer or electronics retailer:
http://www.amazon.com/Compressed-Gas-Duster-10oz-Pack/dp/B004E2MF5S
Although it may be tempting to use a brush or similar to remove the dust I'd recommend against it because the heating element may have become quite brittle through constant heating and cooling cycles. Also if some of the bristles become detached during cleaning you may either leave behind toxic plastic or metal fibers that may cause a short-circuit.
It goes without saying to do it with the power cord removed for safety. A toaster will be electrically safe as soon as power has been removed, the same assumption should not be made with other appliances such as microwave ovens and TVs.
Answer 3
The best way i have found to clean a toaster from the inside is to use a compressed air duster. That will make it very easy to blow out all the crumbs from the the bottom of the toaster. You can view it here
Answer 4
Plastic straw. Prod with it. Blow through it.
Just be sure to not lose a shred of plastic on the element.
Answer 5
i used a damp paper towel and a butter knife i just pushed the paper towel down inside the toaster and moved it back and forth and then turned it upside down and shook it and everything came out
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