Oh pshaw, on Mon 04 Dec 2006 01:53:48a, Goomba38 meant to say...

> Jocelyn De Contents wrote:
>
>> I always was told never to run hot water in the disposal as it can
>> overheat the motor. I do place ice cubes in mine to "clean" and
>> "sharpen" the mechanism. But I use cold water for the process.
>>
> LOL.. that's the funniest thing I've ever heard! Since when does the hot
> water come in contact with the motor??

Well, of course, the hot water does not come in contact with the motor.
However, disposers are meant to run short cycles, and those with large motors
generate considerable internal heat. Using cold water helps to keep the
motor cool, while hot water can easily cause it to overload and cut-out.

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Wayne Boatwright
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