Archive for Maintenance & Repairs

What does the btu stand for on barbeque grills and what does it mean?

Mitech | September 6, 2010 | 4 Comments

boltfan78 asked: I just purchased a barbeque and in the details portion of the packet it said that my barbeque had 50,000 btu’s, I was wondering what it meant and stood for.

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Cleaning the bottom of your cookware?

Mitech | August 9, 2010 | 4 Comments

Dimples asked: I,have bought Emeril’s cookware,about a year ago. I,have gas stoves,which I love. But how do you get rid of the built up grease on the bottom of the pan’s. With out useing a scouring pad. I,have the non-stick cooking line,and not the stainless steel,ones thank-you,for your reply.

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My Bosch dishwasher leaves grit and film on my dishes, how do I fix it?

Mitech | July 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

hamsterbabies asked: I have tried everything – vinegar rinse twice, the stuff you buy at the store to clean the dishwasher, changed dishwashing detergent, rinse the dishes real well – didn’t rinse real well – every tactic fails. The dishwasher leaves my dishes, particularly flatware with a cloudy film and some of the dishes [...]

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Can enamel coated cast iron cookware be repaired?

Mitech | July 5, 2010 | 8 Comments

Cheryl W asked: I have a cast iron dutch oven with a ceramic coating and have notice some fine micro-cracks in the enamel on the cooking surface. It hasn’t chipped yet, but I am afraid it will over time. Can the pot be reglazed, protected or repaired somehow?

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Stainless Steel Cookware- Does it burn easily?

Mitech | July 5, 2010 | 5 Comments

Connection asked: I am planning to buy a 10pc stainless steel cookware.
Here is the description: This set is constructed of stainless steel with a triple-ply capsuled bottom, tempered glass lids, bakelite handles, and standard gage. The triple-ply consists of two stainless steel plates with a thick core of aluminum to conduct heat.
So with a thick [...]

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How do I loosen really rusty bolts on a barbeque grill? Screw driver, hammer and WD-40 don’t work?

Mitech | June 22, 2010 | 7 Comments

Randy C asked: I tried loosening them with WD 40 and chiseling them with a screwdriver and hammer. Nothing works. The screw heads are stripped out as well. Pliers do not fit on them to get a grip.

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Why are only two of my three barbeque burners working?

Mitech | June 16, 2010 | 3 Comments

Rakstevo asked: I have a three burner barbeque and only two of the burners are working even with a full tank. Does this mean I need a new regulator? I have tried to take the burners out and clean the grill thoroughly but to no avail…

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How can I restore the nonstick surface in cookware when it has scratches?

Mitech | May 13, 2010 | 7 Comments

Janet101 asked: I have heard that there is a simple way. It has something to do with putting some ingredients in the pan and cooking it and the surface looks like new afterwards.

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what are goatskin leather gloves used for?

Mitech | April 27, 2010 | 2 Comments

qtusa asked: i’ve recently gotten a job at a computer/ hardware recycling center. so i have to lifet heavy, sharp computers so i guess it’s like contruction like. my mom bought me goatskin leather gloves and apparently their multipurpose, but they feel really dainty, and like the leather gloves you buy at a department store. [...]

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over filled Barbeque propane tank?

Mitech | April 25, 2010 | 6 Comments

ragmanclothrep asked: I just had my Barbeque Propane tank filled yesterday. I haven’t attached it to the barbeque yet and as i sat on my deck this morning it started to make a hissing sound. It was sitting in the sun and just started hissing without any warning. i noticed it is releasing gas out [...]

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