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The following are some common kashering situations that often arise (please note that these guidelines assume the
more stringent opinion that plastic should not be kashered for Pesach):

UTENSIL PREPARATION UTENSIL PREPARATION

Baby Bottle Since it comes into contact with chometz (e.g. washed Mixer Do not use, even with new blades and bowls.
with dishes, boiled in chometz pot), new ones should be
purchased.
Pump Pot (Shabbat Urn) If in contact with chometz (e.g. sponge) do not use. Oth-
erwise, does not need kashering.
Baby High Chair Thoroughly clean. Preferable to cover the tray with con-
tact paper.
Refrigerator, Freezer Thoroughly clean. Lining shelves is not necessary.
Blech Should be replaced.
Towels, Tablecloths, etc. Those used during the year with chometz may be used on
Pesach if they have been laundered with soap and hot wa-
Blender/FoodProcessor New or Pesachdik receptacle (plus any part of unit that ter, even if the stains do not come out. The same applies
Smoothie Machine makes direct contact with food) required. Thoroughly to potholders, bibs, and aprons. Synthetic material, such
clean appliance. The blade should be treated like any knife as Rayon and Terylene, that can only withstand a warm
and kashered through hagola. water cycle, may be used on Pesach after they have gone
through a washing with detergent and only if there are no
visible stains after they have been cleaned. Transparent
Can Opener Manual or Electric – Clean thoroughly.
tablecloths may be coated with a powder and should be
rinsed off before use.
Candlesticks/Tray Clean thoroughly. Should not be put under hot water in a
kosher for Pesach sink.
Vases Those used on the table during the year may be used on
Pesach if they are washed inside and out.
Coffeemakers Coffeemakers that have brewed only unflavored pure
caffeinated coffee. Clean thoroughly. Replace with new
or Pesachdik glass carafe and new filters. Coffeemakers Washing cup (used in kitchen ) Metal – boiling water.
that have brewed flavored coffee or decaffeinated coffee Plastic - put away with chometz dishes.
should be cleaned thoroughly and put away. According to
the OU, Keurig coffeemakers can be kashered for Pesach. Water Pitchers Should be put away with chometz dishes.
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Colanders Use new ones for Pesach. Water Filters Plastic water filters that are connected to the faucet
should be thoroughly cleaned, including the outside
Dentures, Bite Plates, Braces Clean thoroughly after one has finishing eating chometz. and the coupling, and may be used on Pesach without
changing the filters. If they are metal and have been
on consistently since last Pesach, they should be left
Dishwashers See above. on during kashering of the spigot. If they were first at-
tached some time after Pesach, they should be removed
before kashering the spigot and should be kashered
Electric Burner Drip Pans Clean thoroughly. separately. Instant hot devices and individual hot/
cold water filters that are connected to the sink with a
separate spigot should be kashered along with the sink.
Grater Use new ones for Pesach.
Instant hot devices should be turned on during kashering
of instant hot spigot.
Instant Hot Devices See Water Filters.
Water Coolers Cold water coolers should be cleaned thoroughly. The hot
Metal Wine Goblets Kasher in boiling water. spigot on a water cooler should not be used if it came
into contact with chometz during the year.
Water Urn If it has been washed with chometz utensils, then Metal
Metal Wine Trays Kasher in boiling water.
(uncoated) - Hagola; both inside and outside should be
kashered. Porcelain Enameled or Plastic - Do not use.

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