Clean a mixer grinder by switching it off and unplugging it, separating the jars from the motor base, washing only the parts the exact manual identifies as washable, and drying them before reassembly. The model manual controls blade removal, dishwasher use, jar limits and any procedure not covered here.
Preethi's current manufacturer care guidance recommends detaching jars after use, washing them with warm soapy water, using a soft brush or sponge for residue, and wiping the motor unit with a damp cloth without excessive water or harsh cleaning agents. This is manufacturer guidance for Preethi's range, not permission to immerse another brand's components.
Switch off before touching the jar
Turn the control to off, disconnect the plug and lift the jar from the base. Do not rinse or immerse the assembled electrical appliance. Following Preethi's guidance, wipe the motor unit with a damp cloth while avoiding excess water; then dry the exterior.
Let hot contents cool according to the model instructions before cleaning. Keep fingers away from blade edges. Do not run a cleaning pulse, remove a blade or place a part in a dishwasher unless the exact manual permits that method.
Wash the removable parts
Use a soft brush or sponge to clear food residue from the areas you can reach without touching blade edges. Wash jars and approved removable parts with warm soapy water, rinse them, and allow them to dry completely before reassembly. Confirm the exact manual before soaking seals, removable blade assemblies or non-stainless components.
For lingering onion, garlic or spice aromas, start with the manufacturer's normal washing method rather than an improvised chemical treatment. A paste or soak that is suitable for one jar material may harm another, so check the manufacturer's care instructions before using acidic ingredients, baking soda, bleach or a dishwasher.
Keep the machine healthy
Make sure washed parts are completely dry before assembly. If a blade, jar, lid, seal, coupler or cord appears damaged, stop and use the manufacturer's service or genuine-parts route rather than improvising a repair.
The repeatable sequence is simple: switch off, unplug, separate the jar, wash only approved parts, wipe the motor unit without excess water, and dry everything before storage. Keep the exact model manual accessible because washable components and disassembly instructions vary.
Cleaning checklist
- Mixer switched off and unplugged.
- Jar removed from the motor base.
- Only manual-approved components washed.
- Blade edges handled without direct finger contact.
- Motor unit wiped without excess water.
- Jar, lid and approved removable parts fully dry before reassembly.
Continue comparing with Rhisa
Browse Rhisa's mixer grinder collection to compare jar configurations, or see the wet grinder collection for larger batter-making routines.
Sources and scope
- Preethi: Tips on How to Care for Your Mixer Grinder, retrieved 18 July 2026: supports Preethi's current jar-washing, soft-brush, motor-unit wiping, drying, overloading and unplug-before-clearing guidance.
Rhisa has not independently tested cleaning methods across the models sold. The exact manufacturer's manual overrides this general checklist.