{"id":80092,"date":"2025-02-03T15:11:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T15:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/?page_id=80092"},"modified":"2025-02-03T16:10:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T16:10:29","slug":"how-to-kasher-your-kitchen-for-passover-backup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/how-to-kasher-your-kitchen-for-passover-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Kasher Your Kitchen for Passover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/\">four basic ways to kasher<\/a> kitchen items: <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libung\"><em><strong>libun gamur<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (burning), <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#Hagalah\"><em><strong>hagalah<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (boiling), <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#Iruy\"><em><strong>iruy kli rishon<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (pouring boiling water), and <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libunk\"><em><strong>libun kal<\/strong><\/em><\/a> (light burning).<\/p>\n<p>The prescribed method for kashering each item depends on the type of utensil and how it was used.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/preparing-for-pesach\/\">You can also watch these videos about kashering your kitchen.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Skip down to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"passover-new__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#videos\"> Kashering Videos <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#apron\"> Apron<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#countertop\"> Countertop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#dishwasher\"> Dishwasher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mixer\"> Electric Mixer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fabricitems\"> Fabric Items<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#foodshelves\"> Food Shelves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#freezer\"> Freezer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#highchair\"> High Chair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hotwaterurn\"> Hot Water Urn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#keurigcoffeemaker\"> Keurig Coffee Maker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kitchengloves\"> Kitchen Gloves<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#microwave\"> Microwave<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#oven\"> Oven<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pantry\"> Pantry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pots\"> Pots<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#refrigerator\"> Refrigerator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#silverware\"> Silverware<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sink\"> Sink<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sinkfaucet\"> Sink Faucet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#smallutensils\"> Small Utensils<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stovetop\"> Stovetop<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#table\"> Table<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tablecloths\"> Tablecloths<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#warmingdrawer\"> Warming Drawer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#watercooler\"> Water Cooler<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section id=\"videos\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Kashering Videos<\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/educational-videos\/how-to-kasher-sinks-and-counters\/\">How To Kasher Sinks and Counters<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/educational-videos\/how-to-kasher-ovens-stovetops\/\">How to Kasher Ovens &amp; Stovetops<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/educational-videos\/how-to-kasher-your-fridge-and-freezer\/\">How to Kasher your Fridge and Freezer<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/educational-videos\/how-to-kasher-pots-and-pans\/\">How To Kasher Pots And Pans<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"apron\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Apron<\/h2>\n<p>See <a href=\"#fabricitems\">Fabric Items<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"countertop\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Countertop<img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805.png\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3700\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079187\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-crop=\"1\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079187\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079187\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805.png?_i=AA 500w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_448,h_275,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079187\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_152,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079187\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805\/kasher-counter-passover-1055023805.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Ceramic Tile Countertops<\/h4>\n<p>Cover the countertop with a water-resistant covering such<br \/>\nas plastic. (The countertop itself cannot be kashered;<br \/>\ntherefore, it must be covered.)<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Formica or Plastic Countertops<\/h4>\n<p>There are different opinions as to whether formica or plastic countertops can be kashered for Pesach. Consult your rabbi for guidance.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Composite Stone (e.g. Quartz)<\/h4>\n<p>Composite countertops are often made with a combination of crushed quartz (stone) and resin (plastic). Rav Belsky zt&#8221;l maintained that even those who are strict regarding kashering plastic may be lenient to kasher composite countertops, because the overwhelming majority is stone. For steps of kashering see section on Granite or Stainless-Steel countertops. If the composite countertop also includes ceramics, it cannot be kashered.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 class=\"blue\" dir=\"auto\">Granite or Stainless Steel<\/h4>\n<p dir=\"auto\">It is preferable to kasher a countertop by pouring boiling water in conjunction with an even melubenet (a heated stone).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">To kasher with an even melubenet: Attach a stone to a clamp, and heat the stone on the stove for a minute. While pouring the boiling water on the counter, move the stone along on the counter with the boiling water so that the water is reheated on the surface of the counter. The stone may need to be reheated on the stovetop several times, since it can cool down quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"dishwasher\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Dishwasher<img width=\"90\" height=\"120\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-dishwashevsmall\/kasher-dishwashevsmall.png\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-post-80092 wp-image-3716\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_90,h_120,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079171\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-dishwashevsmall\/kasher-dishwashevsmall.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079171\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Consult with a halachic authority, since kashering dishwashers is a<br \/>\ncomplicated process.<br \/>\n<a id=\"mixer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Electric Mixer<\/h2>\n<p><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3706\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079179\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-crop=\"1\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079179\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079179\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936.jpg?_i=AA 417w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_256,c_thumb,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079179\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936\/kasher-mixer-passover-678892936.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because of the difficulty in cleaning out the housing of the mixer from<br \/>\nfine particles of flour, one should <strong>not<\/strong> use their year-round mixer on<br \/>\nPassover.<br \/>\nThe mixer blades, however, can be cleaned and kashered through boiling (see \u201c<a href=\"#smallutensils\">Small<br \/>\nUtensils<\/a>\u201d below).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"fabricitems\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Fabric items<img width=\"150\" height=\"283\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3695\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_283,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079196\/Kosher\/Passover\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079196\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_283,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079196\/Kosher\/Passover\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962.jpg?_i=AA 413w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_169,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079196\/Kosher\/Passover\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962\/passover-oven-mitts-190476962.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove any pieces of food that are attached.<\/li>\n<li>Wash items with detergent in the washing machine set on \u201chot.\u201d<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 0;\">Items should be checked afterwards to make sure that no pieces of food remain attached.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pantry\"><\/section>\n<section id=\"foodshelves\"><\/section>\n<section id=\"refrigerator\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Freezer, Refrigerator, Pantry and Food Shelves<\/h2>\n<p><img width=\"256\" height=\"465\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3710\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_256,h_465,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079175\/Kosher\/Passover\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079175\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_256,h_465,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079175\/Kosher\/Passover\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634.jpg?_i=AA 256w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_450,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079175\/Kosher\/Passover\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634\/fridge-freezer-passover-1400503634.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean thoroughly, paying special attention to the edges where crumbs<br \/>\nmay get trapped.<\/li>\n<li>Line all surfaces with paper or plastic. (Note: Refrigerators and<br \/>\nfreezers will operate more efficiently if holes are poked in the lining to<br \/>\nallow for air flow.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"highchair\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>High Chair for Babies<img width=\"200\" height=\"368\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/passover-high-chair-100363931\/passover-high-chair-100363931.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3697\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_200,h_368,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079192\/Kosher\/Passover\/passover-high-chair-100363931\/passover-high-chair-100363931.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079192\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" \/><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Wipe down the seat, legs and bars with a soapy rag.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the tray with contact paper<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"hotwaterurn\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Hot Water Urn <img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-urn\/kasher-urn.png\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3698\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079191\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-urn\/kasher-urn.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-crop=\"1\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079191\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079191\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-urn\/kasher-urn.png?_i=AA 291w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_274,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079191\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-urn\/kasher-urn.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Urn only used for heating water:<\/h4>\n<p>Run hot water through the water tap for 10 seconds, while pouring<br \/>\nboiling water from a kettle over the water tap.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Urn also used to warm food (e.g. to warm challah):<\/h4>\n<p>Must be put away and not used for the Pesach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"keurigcoffeemaker\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Keurig Coffee Maker<img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-keurig-e1643750725620\/kasher-keurig-e1643750725620.png\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-post-80092 wp-image-3699 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079189\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-keurig-e1643750725620\/kasher-keurig-e1643750725620.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079189\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4>For those who kasher plastic. (Those who do not kasher plastic<br \/>\nshould put away their coffee maker for Pesach.)<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean the coffee maker and do not use for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the K-cup holder and perform <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#Hagalah\">hagalah<\/a> (boiling in water) or<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#Iruy\">iruy<\/a> (pouring boiling water over it) on the K-cup holder.<\/li>\n<li>Run a Kosher for Passover K-cup in the machine. (This will kasher the top pin.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"kitchengloves\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Kitchen Gloves<\/h2>\n<p>See <a href=\"#fabricitems\">Fabric Items<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"microwave\" class=\"passover-new__section\"><a id=\"microwave\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Microwave<\/h2>\n<p><img width=\"403\" height=\"256\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-microwave-180415394\/kasher-microwave-180415394.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3707\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_403,h_256,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079176\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-microwave-180415394\/kasher-microwave-180415394.jpg?_i=AA\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079176\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_403,h_256,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079176\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-microwave-180415394\/kasher-microwave-180415394.jpg?_i=AA 403w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_157,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079176\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-microwave-180415394\/kasher-microwave-180415394.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>For those who kasher plastic. (Those who do not kasher plastic<br \/>\nshould put away their microwave for Pesach.)<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean thoroughly and do not use for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the glass turntable and replace it with a new, kosher-for-Passover surface.<\/li>\n<li>After 24 hours, fill a styrofoam cup with water and boil it in the microwave for 10<br \/>\nminutes.<\/li>\n<li>Refill the cup and move it to another spot. Boil it in the microwave for 10 more<br \/>\nminutes.<\/li>\n<li>Tape cardboard or contact paper over the interior glass window pane for the<br \/>\nduration of Passover.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"oven\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Oven<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/orthodox-union\/image\/upload\/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_150\/v1582207704\/kosher%20assets\/kasher_oven_passover_339988625.jpg\" alt=\"self oven\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Self-cleaning ovens<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove any visible food.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the self-cleaning cycle with the oven racks in place.<br \/>\n(This accomplishes <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libung\">libun gamur &#8211; burning<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Non-self-cleaning oven<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean all surfaces (walls, floor, doors and racks) thoroughly with a<br \/>\ncaustic cleanser (e.g. Easy Off). Pay special attention to the thermostat, oven window,<br \/>\nand edges of the oven chamber. Black discoloration that is flush with the metal need<br \/>\nnot be removed.<\/li>\n<li>Oven should not be used for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Place racks in the oven and turn on the oven to broil (highest heat) for 60 minutes.<br \/>\n(This accomplishes <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libunk\">libun kal &#8211; light burning<\/a>.)<br \/>\nNote 1: A broiler pan that comes in direct contact with food should not be used.<br \/>\nNote 2: The method of kashering described above is based on the ruling of Rav<br \/>\nAharon Kotler zt\u201dl. However, Rav Moshe Feinstein zt\u201dl ruled that the oven must either<br \/>\nbe kashered with a blow torch, or an insert should be placed in the oven. Consult<br \/>\nyour rabbi for guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pots\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Pots, Silverware &amp; Other Small Utensils<\/h2>\n<p><img width=\"297\" height=\"451\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-silverware-109967156\/kasher-silverware-109967156.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3704\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_297,h_451,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079184\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-silverware-109967156\/kasher-silverware-109967156.jpg?_i=AA\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079184\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_297,h_451,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079184\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-silverware-109967156\/kasher-silverware-109967156.jpg?_i=AA 297w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_376,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079184\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-silverware-109967156\/kasher-silverware-109967156.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Utensils must be first cleaned and left unused for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>After 24 hours, immerse utensils into a pot of boiling water that is<br \/>\non the fire.<br \/>\n\u2022 The pot can be non-Passover, provided it is clean, has not<br \/>\nbeen used for 24 hours, and water is first boiled in the pot and<br \/>\ndiscarded.<br \/>\n\u2022 Small utensils should be immersed one at a time.<br \/>\n\u2022 Larger items can be submerged in the water one part at a time.<\/li>\n<li>Allow the water to return to a boil before the next item is placed in the pot.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse utensils in cold water after the immersion.<br \/>\nNote 1: Rolled lips, seams or cracks, which cannot be cleaned, will require torching of<br \/>\nthose areas before boiling.<br \/>\nNote 2: Metal tea kettles must be kashered just as any other pot must be kashered.<br \/>\nAlthough it is uncommon for anything but water to be put into a tea kettle,<br \/>\nnevertheless, it must be kashered. Tea kettles often sit on the stove, and it is common<br \/>\nfor them to get spritzed with hot food.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sink\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Sink<img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673.png\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-post-80092 wp-image-3701 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079186\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-crop=\"1\" data-format=\"png\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079186\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_150,h_150,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079186\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673.png?_i=AA 500w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_448,h_319,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079186\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673.png?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_177,c_fill,g_auto\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079186\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673\/kasher-sink-passover-1515094673.png?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Stainless steel sink<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Remove the drain.\n<div style=\"padding-left: 10px;\">\u2022 It is recommended that the drain be replaced with a new drain for Passover. If this is difficult, it may be used if the drain has large holes that can be completely scrubbed clean.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Kasher the sink:\n<div style=\"padding-left: 10px;\">\u2022 First, clean the sink and do not use it for 24 hours.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 10px;\">\u2022 It is preferable to kasher the sink by pouring boiling water (iruy) in conjunction with an even melubenet (a heated stone). To kasher with an even melubenet: Attach a stone to a clamp, and heat the stone on the stove for a minute. While pouring boiling water over all surfaces of the sink, move the stone along the sink with the boiling water so that the water is reheated on the surface of the sink. The stone may need to be reheated on the stovetop several times, since the stone may cool down quickly.<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 10px;\">\u2022 In lieu of kashering with a heated stone, some will just kasher their sinks by pouring boiling water and then using a tub or sink insert.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Ceramic sink<\/h4>\n<p>A ceramic sink cannot be kashered, and therefore must be cleaned and covered as<br \/>\nfollows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The sink should not be used with hot water for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the sink drain.\n<div style=\"padding-left: 10px;\">\u2022 It is recommended that the drain be replaced. If this is difficult, and the drain has large holes and can be completely scrubbed clean, then it can be kashered. The drain should not be used for 24 hours and should have boiling water poured over it from a Passover kettle.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Clean the sink thoroughly and make sure it is completely dry.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the sink with 2 or 3 layers of contact paper or foil. (It is best to purchase a<br \/>\nsink insert instead of covering with paper or foil.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sinkfaucet\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Sink Faucet (including instant-hot)<img width=\"482\" height=\"500\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-faucet-87278902\/kasher-faucet-87278902.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3708\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_482,h_500,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079177\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-faucet-87278902\/kasher-faucet-87278902.jpg?_i=AA\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079177\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_482,h_500,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079177\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-faucet-87278902\/kasher-faucet-87278902.jpg?_i=AA 482w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_448,h_464,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079177\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-faucet-87278902\/kasher-faucet-87278902.jpg?_i=AA 448w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_257,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079177\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-faucet-87278902\/kasher-faucet-87278902.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Detach any filters or nozzles.<\/li>\n<li>Pour boiling water over the faucet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"stovetop\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Stovetop<\/h2>\n<p><img width=\"428\" height=\"240\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3703\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_428,h_240,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079181\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404.jpg?_i=AA\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079181\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_428,h_240,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079181\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404.jpg?_i=AA 428w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_139,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079181\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404\/kasher-stove-grates-183282404.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 428px) 100vw, 428px\" \/> <a id=\"stovetop\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Electric Stovetop<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean the stovetop surface well and cover with foil.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on the burners until they glow red. (This<br \/>\naccomplishes <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libung\">libun &#8211; burning<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Gas Stovetop<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean the stovetop surface and grates well and do not use for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the stovetop surface with foil.<\/li>\n<li>Either replace the stovetop grates with new ones for Passover, or burn them out in<br \/>\nthe oven at 550\u00b0 F for one hour. (This accomplishes <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libunk\">libun kal &#8211; light burning<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 class=\"blue\">Glass Stovetop<\/h4>\n<p>A glass stovetop cannot be kashered, and therefore must be dealt with as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean the stovetop surface well and do not use for 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li>During Pesach, pots should not be placed directly on the stove surface, but rather<br \/>\nan aluminum (or other metal) disk should be placed directly under the pots.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One should <strong>not<\/strong> cover the entire glass top surface, as this might cause it to overheat<br \/>\nand crack.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"table\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Table<img width=\"427\" height=\"379\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/table-passover-588358085\/table-passover-588358085.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3696\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_427,h_379,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079195\/Kosher\/Passover\/table-passover-588358085\/table-passover-588358085.jpg?_i=AA\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079195\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_427,h_379,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079195\/Kosher\/Passover\/table-passover-588358085\/table-passover-588358085.jpg?_i=AA 427w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_248,h_220,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079195\/Kosher\/Passover\/table-passover-588358085\/table-passover-588358085.jpg?_i=AA 248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Clean the table well.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the table with two layers. One of those layers should be<br \/>\nwater-resistant (such as plastic).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tablecloths\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Tablecloth<\/h2>\n<p>See <a href=\"#fabricitems\">Fabric Items<\/a> above.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"warmingdrawer\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Warming drawers<\/h2>\n<p>Typically, warming drawers do not get to the 550\u00b0F temperature required for <a href=\"https:\/\/oukosher.org\/passover\/four-ways-to-kasher-kitchen-utensils-for-passover\/#libunk\">libun<br \/>\nkal (light burning)<\/a>. Therefore, unless one is experienced in kashering with a torch,<br \/>\nwarming drawers are <strong>not<\/strong> recommended for use on Pesach.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"watercooler\" class=\"passover-new__section\">\n<h2>Water Cooler<img width=\"192\" height=\"461\" data-public-id=\"Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-water-cooler-149626946\/kasher-water-cooler-149626946.jpg\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-post-80092 wp-image-3702\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/ouwp\/images\/w_192,h_461,c_scale\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1675079185\/Kosher\/Passover\/kasher-water-cooler-149626946\/kasher-water-cooler-149626946.jpg?_i=AA\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1675079185\" data-seo=\"1\" data-responsive=\"1\" \/><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour boiling water over the tap for 10 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Replace the water bottle with a fresh bottle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are four basic ways to kasher kitchen items: libun gamur (burning), hagalah (boiling), iruy kli rishon (pouring boiling water), and libun kal (light burning). 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