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Title: How to clean TM
Post by: James on December 04, 2011, 04:24:32 pm
Made a chicken curry which was yum, but can't get rid of the curry odor from the bowl and lid, any tips gratefully accepted.
Title: Re: How to clean TM
Post by: JuliaBalbilla on December 04, 2011, 05:54:01 pm
Hi James

I get that problem when making curry or stuff with lots of garlic in it.  I wouldn't worry too much about it so long as it is clean - the smell will not permeate into your next meal.  I made some very strong garlic soup once and it had a very garlicky smell after washing but it was not a problem.  I make regular batches of TMX lemonade in it (so addictive!) and that clears any existing smells.

There may be a chemical way of reducing the smell, but I wouldn't know what that would be as I am new to the TM.

JB
Title: Re: How to clean TM
Post by: Cuilidh on December 04, 2011, 06:50:18 pm
There have been a few discussions about smelly lids, etc. on here in the past.  You could have a look at this one  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4545.0)or this  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=6871.0)one .... or this  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=1549.msg12656#msg12656)one. 

I have to say that my lid seems to smell permanently, no matter what I do.  I don't really cook anything very strong smelling but the smell tends to linger no matter what I do.  Hopefully you will find a solution for yours in one of the above links.
Title: Re: How to clean TM
Post by: cecilia on December 05, 2011, 12:12:51 am
Another lid seal is only $20.  If you are worried about the curry smell, keep one seal specially for curries.
Title: Re: How to clean TM
Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2011, 05:09:04 am
James I believe the new seals can develop a smell. It's probably best to have a special one for curries.  Fortunately I have the old seals but one of those now needs replacing.