Kashering old utensils for Pesach
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Question
Is it permitted lechatchila to use on Pesach a utensil that was previously used for chametz, if it has not been used for twelve months? In addition, is it permitted lechatchila to decide not to use a utensil that is used for chametz for twelve months, so that it will be possible to use it on the following Pesach?
And if so, what kind of kashering does the utensil need to undergo?
(This refers to a mixer, including the kneading and whisking attachments, and a set of pots)
And if so, what kind of kashering does the utensil need to undergo?
(This refers to a mixer, including the kneading and whisking attachments, and a set of pots)
Answer
Shalom u’vracha
Even after twelve months, the utensil still retains absorbed taste of chametz, and it is forbidden to use it on Pesach without kashering.
The method of kashering: a utensil that was used with cold chametz — it is sufficient to wash it.
A utensil that was used with hot and moist chametz — it requires hag'ala (boiling in water).
A utensil on which chametz was baked or roasted — it must be libun chamur (strong heating/kiln-like heating).
A mixer with all its parts — generally chametz is not used in it hot, but only cold, and it is sufficient to wash it well.
Pots — since chametz was cooked in them in boiling water, they require full hag'ala (kashering in boiling water).
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