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DISHES & SILVERWARE
Can I use my good china that I haven't used
for a whole year on Passover?
- There is no kosherizing process for china
- Even if the china was used only 1 time 25 years ago it can't be used for Passover
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KITCHEN BASICS & EQUIPMENT
During the year, I put double layers of foil on my blech on Shabbas.
Can I clean the blech & put double layers
of foil on it for Pesach?
No, you need a separate Passover blech.
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Can we use paper towels without Passover Supervision
You may use paper towels without Passover supervision
but don't use the first 2 pieces or the last 2 pieces
that may have touched the wrapping or the cardboard center.
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Do household products like foil, plastic wrap &
plastic plates need special Passover supervision?
OU certified products in the following catagories
are acceptable as kosher for Passover
even if they are not listed individually on the grey pages.
- All OU certified aluminum foil, pans, candles, cleansers & detergents,
- Paper and paper goods, polishes & scouring pads
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Does parchment paper need Pesach hashgacha?
- Parchment paper requires a kosher for Pesach certification
- .Only buy silicone parchment paper
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We just moved into a new house. The former owners weren't Jewish.
Can the granite counters be kashered for Pesach?
- If exposed to hot non-kosher food then there you need to kasher the counter
- It is possible to kasher different types of stone-based ubstances, such as granite
- Pure Granite (not a granite
composite), marble, stainless steel, or metal may be kashered
with hot water
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This is my first time doing Passover in my home.
How do I clean my electric stove top?
- Clean the burners well
- Turn them on to a high heat until they are glowing hot
- The pans under the burners should be thoroughly cleaned
- All the cooktop areas should be cleaned & covered
- The knobs to turn to turn on the burners should be cleaned
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Do I have to kosherize my microwave for Pesach?
Test your microwave to see if the walls become hot when used
- Place a split potato in the microwave for 5 minutes
- Open the door & place your hand on the celing of the microwave
- If you can't keep your hand there for 15 seconds you can't use your microwave for Passover
If you can keep your hand there for 15 seconds
- Remove the tray or turntable & put it away until after Passover
- You can replace it with styrofoam or a microwavable Passover plate
- Clean the microwave throughly
- Wait 24 hours before using it for Passover foods
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It's expensive to keep my oven on for 2 days.
So could I make my warming drawer kosher l'Pesach & use that instead?
- Warming drawers can't be kashered because the heat setting never reaches high enough
- The warming drawer should be cleaned & sealed for the entire Pesach
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We just moved into a new house. The former owners weren't Jewish.
The counters are granite.
Do I have to Kasher the counters for Pesach?
- If exposed to hot non-kosher food then there you need to kasher the counter
- It is possible to kasher different types of stone-based ubstances, such as granite
- Pure Granite (not a granite
composite), marble, stainless steel, or metal may be kashered
with hot water
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