BOSCH MFW39 Compact Power Meat Mincer Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Bosch

Table of Contents

BOSCH MFW39 Compact Power Meat Mincer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Safety instructions
Overview
Before using for the first time
Control and display elements
Reversing function
Base unit
Citrus press attachment
Fruit press attachment
Care and daily cleaning
Spare parts and accessories
Troubleshooting
References
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BOSCH MFW39 Compact Power Meat Mincer

Product Information

Product Name	Compact Power Meat mincer

Product Usage Instructions

Before First Use

Remove the product from the packaging and discard any packaging materials.

Assembly and Disassembly

Disassemble the assembled parts into individual parts.
When reassembling, follow the reverse order of the preparation steps.

Speed Setting
For model MFW3X…, the speed can be set to 1 (slow) or 2 (fast).

Meat Mincing

Attach the base attachment for meat mincing.
Use the appropriate perforated disc depending on the type and consistency of the food to be processed.

Grating Attachment

Attach the grating attachment for grating food.
Be careful not to touch the sharp blade.

Citrus Press Attachment

Attach the citrus press attachment for juicing citrus fruits.

Fruit Press Attachment

Attach the fruit press attachment for pressing fruits.

Cleaning

Clean the product using appropriate cleaning agents.

Recipes

Note: For model MFW3X…, set the speed to 2 (fast) for all steps.

Recipe 1: Add chopped onions, parsley, and melted butter and mix well.

Safety instructions

Danger of electric shock and fire
Connect and operate the appliance only according to the type plate specifications. Do not use if the mains cable or appliance show any signs of damage. To avoid potential hazards, repairs such as replacing a damaged cable must only be carried out by our customer service personnel. Never connect the appliance to timer switches or remote-controllable sockets. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is switched on! We recommend that the appliance is never switched on for longer than is necessary to process the ingredients.
The mains cable must not come into contact with hot parts or be pulled across sharp edges. Never immerse the base unit in water or place it in the dishwasher. Do not steam-clean the appliance. Do not use the appliance with damp hands and do not operate at no load. The appliance must always be disconnected from the mains after each use, whenever the appliance is unattended, prior to assembly, disassembly or cleaning and in the event of a fault.

Risk of injury
Immediately after using the appliance wait for it to stop. Before fitting or replacing attachments, the appliance must be switched off and disconnected from the mains.
Do not grasp the sharp blades and edges of the shredding and slicing inserts.
Keep hands clear of rotating parts. Never reach into the feed chute or outlet opening. Never put the food to be processed into the feed chute with your hands. Only use the pusher provided!
Never clean the sharp blades and edges of the shredding and slicing inserts with your bare hands. Clean them with a brush.

Caution! Risk of damaging the appliance
Check that there are no foreign objects in the feed chute or attachments. Do not poke objects (e.g. knives, spoons) in the feed chute or outlet opening.
Before changing the direction of rotation (reverse), wait until the drive has come to a complete standstill. Only allow the appliance to run uninterrupted for a maximum of 10 minutes. Then switch off and allow to cool down to room temperature.

Important!
It is essential to clean the appliance as described after each use or after it has not been used for an extended period. X “Care and daily cleaning” .
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bosch appliance.
On the following pages of these operating instructions you will find useful information for safe use of this appliance.
We request that you read these operating instructions carefully and observe all instructions. This ensures you will be able to enjoy this appliance for a long time, and the results will confirm your choice of this appliance.
Retain these operating instructions for subsequent use or for the next owner. You can find further information about our products on our website.

Overview

Fig. A

Base unit
- a Drive for attachments
- b Button ä or k*
- c Button ö or +*
- d Operation indicator
- e Release button
- f Carrying handle
- g Storage compartment with cover h Mains cable
- i Cable storage compartment
Base attachment
- a Housing
- b Feed chute
- c Filling tray
- d Pusher
- e Worm gear with agitator paddle f Threaded ring
Meat mincer insert
- a Blade
- b Perforated disc, fine (2,7 mm)*
- c Perforated disc, medium (4 mm)
- d Perforated disc, coarse (8 mm)
Sausage filler insert
- a Bearing ring
  b Sausage filler nozzle
  Fig. C
**Shredding attachment***
- a Housing
- b Feed chute
- c Cap
- d Filling tray
- e Pusher
- f Slicing insert
- g Shredding insert, coarse h Shredding insert, fine i Grating insert
**Citrus press attachment***
- a Collecting tray
- b Filter insert
- c Pressing cone
- d Driving shaft with spring
**Grain mill attachment***
- a Housing
- b Feed chute
- c Filling tray
- d Worm gear
- e Grinding ring
- f Grinding cone
- g Grinding chamber
- h Setting ring
- i Adjustment screw with scale j Threaded ring
*Fruit press attachment
** Use filling tray and pusher from the base attachment.
- a Housing
- b Feed chute
- c Worm gear with sealing ring
- d Filter inserts: fine (1) & coarse (2)
- e Filter holder with sealing ring
- f Threaded ring
- g Outlet funnel
- h Pulp nozzle (adjustable)
- i Hook for removing the filter insert
- j Cleaning brush

Depending on the model
The operating instructions refer to different models of the appliance. An overview is provided on the pages that feature the figures.
Spare parts and accessories are available from Customer Service or at www .bosch-home.com. X “Spare parts and accessories”.

Before using for the first time

Before the new appliance can be used, it must be fully unpacked, cleaned and checked.

Caution!
Never operate a damaged appliance!

Remove the base unit and all accessories from the packaging.
Remove the packaging material that is present.
Dismantle any assembled parts into their individual parts. Do this in reverse order, as described under „Preparation“.
Check all parts for completeness.
Fig. A / C
Inspect all parts for visible damage.
Thoroughly clean and dry all parts before using for the first time.
“Care and daily cleaning” .

Control and display elements

MFW39…

Button I
Press button ä to switch on the appliance. The drive will start up at once.
Button O
Press button ö to switch off the appliance. The drive stops.

MFW3X…

Button I
Press button k to switch on the appliance. The drive starts running immediately with speed 2 (fast). Press button k again to switch off the appliance. The drive stops.
Button O
Pressing button + briefly switches the speed of the appliance between 1
(slow) and 2 (fast). X “Speed setting” see page 22
Pressing and holding button + starts the reversing function. X “Reversing function” .

All models
Operation indicator
The operation indicator lights up when the appliance is switched on. On models with the reversing function the function indicator flashes for as long as the

button is pressed.

Release button
Press the release button to unlock an attachment fitted on the appliance. Only when the release button is pressed is it possible to turn the attachment clockwise and remove it from the base unit.

Cable storage compartment
The mains cable can be pulled out of the cable storage compartment or pushed back in again. Only ever pull the cable out as much as is required.

Storage compartment
Unused perforated discs belonging to the meat mincer can be kept in the storage compartment and it closed with the cover.

Overload protection
To prevent serious damage to your appliance if the base attachment is overloaded, the agitator paddle has a notch (predetermined breaking point). If overloading occurs, the agitator paddle will break at this point. A new agitator paddle is available from Customer Service (No. 10005188). Spare parts with a predetermined breaking point are not covered by our warranty obligations.

Replace agitator paddle
Fig. B

Release the screw in the agitator paddle with a screwdriver (PH2) and remove the faulty paddle.
Fit a new agitator paddle and screw tight again.

Speed setting
ONLY MFW3X…
Using the speed setting feature, the speed can be set to 1 (slow) or 2 (fast).

Caution!
For certain applications, it is imperative to use speed 1 (slow). Take note of the recommended speeds! See table Fig. P

Switch on the appliance with button k. The appliance will run at speed 2 (fast).
Press button + briefly. The appliance will switch to speed 1 (slow).
Press button + briefly. The appliance will switch back to speed 2 (fast).

Reversing function

ONLY MFW3X…
The reversing function is designed to release food that has got stuck by briefly running the worm gear in reverse. The reversing function switches off automatically after 15 seconds.

Caution!

Never use the reverse function with the grain mill attachment or the fruit press attachment!
Never press and hold button + continuously while the appliance is switched on. Only press and hold button + continuously once the appliance has come to a complete stop.
Switch the appliance off with button k and wait until the drive has stopped.
Press and hold button +.
After approx. 5-10 seconds, release button + and wait for the drive to come to a standstill.
Switch the appliance on again with button k.

Note: If food that has got stuck is not released by briefly putting the appliance into reverse, switch the appliance off, unplug and clean it. X “Care and daily cleaning”.

Base unit

Preparation
Risk of injury!
Do not insert the mains plug until all preparations for working with the appliance are complete and the required attachments are assembled correctly and connected to the base unit.

Place the base unit on a stable and level work surface.
Pull the mains cable out of the cable storage compartment to the required length.

The base unit is now prepared.

Base attachment
The base attachment can be used for the following applications:

Meat mincer
For chopping up raw or cooked food. Select the appropriate perforated disc depending on the type and consistency of the food to be processed. X “Tips” see page 28

Sausage filler
For filling artificial and natural casings with sausage meat. For producing meat rolls.

Note: Other applications are possible using the base attachment and appropriate accessories available from Customer Service.

Caution!
When assembling the different individual parts, make sure that the notched markings on the inserts match up with the relevant one on the housing.

Preparation for meat mincer
Risk of injury!
Do not reach into the sharp knife.

Caution!
Always only use one perforated disc.
Fig. D

Insert the worm gear with the agitator paddle at the front in the housing.
First fit the knife and then the required perforated disc onto the worm gear.
Fit the threaded ring onto the housing and screw tight in a clockwise direction without using force.

The meat mincer is now prepared.

Preparation for sausage filler
Fig. E

Insert the worm gear with the agitator paddle at the front in the housing.
First fit the bearing ring onto the worm gear and then the sausage nozzle into the housing.
Fit the threaded ring onto the housing and screw tight in a clockwise direction without using force.

The sausage filler is now prepared.

Use
Note: The food is processed in different ways depending on the application.
The following example describes use of the base attachment as a meat mincer:

Risk of injury!

Do not reach into the feed chute with your hands.
Only use the pusher when adding more food.

Caution!

Do not process bones, gristle, sinews or other solid components.
Do not process frozen meat.
Do not apply great force with the pusher.
Fig. F

Fit the prepared attachment onto the drive of the base unit, holding it at an angle.
Turn the attachment anticlockwise until you hear it click into position.
Fit the filling tray and insert the pusher in the feed chute.
Prepare your food. Chop up large parts beforehand so they fit into the feed chute without having to press them in.
Place a suitable container under the attachment. Add the prepared food to the filling tray.
Connect the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
Note (MFW3X…):
After switching on, the appliance runs at the ideal speed 2 (fast).
Use the pusher to slide the food down the feed chute, applying light pressure.
Once you have finished, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Remove the filling tray and pusher.
Hold down the release button and turn the attachment clockwise until it disengages.
Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean all parts. X “Care and daily cleaning”.

Shredding attachment
For shredding, grating and slicing items such as cheese, fruit, vegetables, nuts, almonds, dried bread rolls and other hard foodstuffs. Select the appropriate insert depending on the type and consistency of the food to be processed. X “Tips” see page 28

Preparation
Risk of injury!
Do not reach into the sharp blades and edges of the shredding, grating and slicing inserts.
Fig. G

Open the cap. Fit the required insert into the housing.
Close the cap until you hear it click into position.

The shredding attachment is now prepared.

Use
Risk of injury!

Do not reach into the feed chute with your hands.
Only use the pusher when adding more food.

Caution!

The pusher can only be inserted in one direction.
Remove hard shells (e.g. on nuts).
Do not apply great force with the pusher.

Caution! (MFW3X…)

Always use the shredding and cutting inserts at speed 1 (slow).
Use the grating insert at speed 2 (fast).
Fig. H

Fit the prepared attachment onto the drive of the base unit, holding it at an angle.
Turn the attachment anticlockwise until you hear it click into position.
Fit the filling tray and insert the pusher in the feed chute.
Prepare your food. Chop up large parts beforehand so they fit into the feed chute without having to press them in.
Place a suitable container under the attachment. Add the prepared food to the filling tray.
Connect the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
Caution! (MFW3X…) After switching on, the appliance runs at speed 2 (fast). To use the shredding and cutting inserts, you must press button + once to switch to speed 1 (slow).
Use the pusher to slide the food down the feed chute, applying light pressure. The food is now cut up or shredded.
Once you have finished, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Remove the filling tray and pusher.
Hold down the release button and turn the attachment clockwise until it disengages.
Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean all parts.

Citrus press attachment

For squeezing juice out of citrus fruits, e.g. lemons, oranges, grapefruits.

Preparation
Risk of injury!
The attachment for the citrus press is directly assembled on the base unit. Do not insert the mains plug until all preparations for working with the appliance are complete.

Caution!
The base unit is moved through 90° for preparation and use of the citrus press attachment. Never use other attachments in this position.

Fig. I

Hold the base unit by the carrying handle and carefully tip up so the drive points upwards. Possibly turn the base unit to make the buttons easily accessible.
Insert the driving shaft with the spring element pointing down in the drive of the base unit.
Caution!
It should be possible to push the driving shaft down lightly with your finger. It must not get sticky with residue from juice or become blocked with pips or foreign bodies.
Fit the collecting tray onto the drive at an angle.
Turn the collecting tray anticlockwise until you hear it click into position.
Fit the filter insert onto the collecting tray.
Fit the pressing cone onto the driving shaft.

The citrus press attachment is now fitted to the base unit and prepared.

Use
Fig. J

Cut the citrus fruits in half.
Place a suitable container under the attachment.
Connect the mains plug. Switch on the appliance. The drive is running.
Caution! (MFW3X…)
After switching on, the appliance runs at speed 2 (fast). To use the citrus press, you must press button + once to switch to speed 1 (slow). X “Speed setting”.
Position the halved citrus fruits with the cut surface on the pressing cone and press down. As soon as the fruit is pressed onto the pressing cone, the cone will rotate.
To finish the process, reduce the pressure on the cone.
Once you have finished, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Hold down the release button and turn the attachment clockwise until it disengages.
Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean all parts. X “Care and daily cleaning” see page 27

Notes:

To obtain the largest amount of juice, the pressing procedure should be repeated a few times.
The filter insert with the pulp and pips should be emptied as necessary.

Grain mill attachment
For grinding products such as wheat, oats, rice, coffee beans, peppercorns, wild mustard, walnuts, hazel nuts, dried mushrooms, almonds, soya, linseeds, buckwheat groats, shelled sunflower seeds, etc. The appliance is not intended to be used for grinding very hard products such as dried peas, maize or popcorn. X “Tips” see page 28

Preparation
Fig. K

Place the adjustment screw in the setting ring. Ensure that the scale points upwards.
Press the adjustment screw towards the grinding chamber and turn the setting ring in a clockwise direction until the scale for the grinding level is reached.
Insert worm gear into the housing.
Insert grinding ring into the housing. Note shape of the parts!
Insert grinding cone with the square shaft into the corresponding opening of the worm gear.
Place grinding chamber on the housing. Recess on the grinding chamber must be situated on the lug on the housing.
Fit the threaded ring onto the housing and screw tight in the clockwise direction without using force.

Use
Risk of injury!

Do not reach into the feed chute with your hands.
Do not look into the feed chute during operation, as the bouncing particles can hurt your eye.

Caution!
When the mill is attached, never use reverse function. Attachment may be damaged!
Fig. L

Fit the prepared attachment onto the drive of the base unit, holding it at an angle.
Turn the attachment anticlockwise until you hear it click into position. Tighten threaded ring.
Fit the filling tray.
Place a suitable container under the attachment. Fill the filling tray.
Caution!
Never allow the grain mill attachment to run without ingredients.
Set the degree of grinding by turning the setting ring:
- anticlockwise = coarser grain
- clockwise = finer grain
  Always select a value between:
- STOP = coarsest degree of grinding
- 1 = finest degree of grinding (never use it at the beginning)
Connect the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
Caution!
The appliance may be operated continuously for a maximum of 15 minutes. Then leave the appliance to cool down for 45 minutes!
The flour trickles through the discharge chute.
Degree of grinding can be re-adjusted in small steps during operation.
Caution!
Setting it beyond the STOP line during operation can damage the appliance.
Once you have finished, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Remove the filling tray.
Hold down the release button and turn the attachment clockwise until it disengages.
Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean all parts.

Fruit press attachment

For squeezing juice out of fruits such as e.g. raspberries, currants, strawberries, gooseberries or grapes and tomatoes.
Preparation
Note: selection of the filter insert determines the content of fruit pulp in the juice. Do not press fruit whose pips are similar in diameter to the hole diameter in the filter insert (e.g. raspberries).
Fig. M

Make sure that the sealing rings are fitted onto the filter holder and the worm gear. If not, insert them into the sealing grooves of these parts.

Insert the filter insert into the filter holder and press it into place.
Insert the worm gear into the housing.
Insert the filter holder into the housing. Lug on the filter holder must be situated in the recess on the housing.
Fit the threaded ring onto the housing and screw tight in the clockwise direction without using force.
Place the outlet funnel onto the filter holder until it audibly clicks into place.
Screw pulp nozzle into the filter holder. The fruit press attachment is now prepared.

Use
Warning
Risk of injury!
Do not reach into the feed chute with your hands.

Caution!

Remove hard fruit peel, pips and stalks.
Berries such as e.g. currants can be pressed together with their stalks.
Fruit with larger pips and stones such as e.g. plums and cherries must have their pips or stones removed before juicing.
Do not process frozen fruit.
Do not apply great force with the pusher.
Fig. N

Fit the prepared attachment onto the drive of the base unit, holding it at an angle.
Turn the attachment anticlockwise until you hear it click into position. Tighten threaded ring.
Fit the filling tray and insert the pusher in the feed chute.
Prepare the fruit. Chop up large fruit beforehand so it fits into the feed chute without having to be pressed in. Remove larger pips and stones (e.g. cherries, plums).
Place one container under each of the apertures for juice and for the pulp.
Add the prepared fruit to the filling tray.
Connect the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
Use the pusher to slide the fruit down the feed chute, applying light pressure.
The pressed juice flows out from the outlet funnel. The pulp (solid components) is pressed through the pulp nozzle.
Adjust the pulp nozzle. Unscrewing makes the pulp more moist; screwing in makes it dryer and more juice flows from the funnel. If the pulp is too dry, unscrew the nozzle, to avoid clogging the appliance with the pulp.
Once you have finished, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Remove the filling tray and pusher.
Hold down the release button and turn the attachment clockwise until it disengages.
Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean all parts. X “Care and daily cleaning” see page 27
To remove the filter insert, insert the hook into the hole in the filter insert and carefully extract.

Caution!
Pay special attention to the juice squeezing process. Make sure filter openings are not clogged. Clogging of the housing outlet with the pulp of juicy fruits can cause the flooding of the drive unit.
If the housing outlet becomes clogged, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug. Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean all parts.

Care and daily cleaning

The appliance, all attachments and the relevant accessories must be thoroughly cleaned after each use.

Risk of electric shock!

Disconnect the mains cable from the socket prior to cleaning.
Never immerse the base unit in liquids and do not clean in the dishwasher.

Risk of injury!
Do not reach into the sharp blades and edges of the shredding and slicing inserts. Clean them with a brush.

Caution!

Do not wash metal parts in the dishwasher!
Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol or spirits.
Do not use any sharp, pointed or metal objects.
Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaning agents.

Fig. O gives an overview of how to clean the individual parts.

Wipe the outside of the base unit with a soft, damp cloth and dry off.
Dismantle the attachments used in reverse order (see „Preparation“ for the relevant attachment).
Clean all accessories with a detergent solution and a soft cloth/sponge or with a soft brush.
Allow all parts to dry.

Notes:

Immediately rub metal parts dry and apply a little cooking oil to protect them from rust.
Discoloration of plastic parts may occur when processing foods such as carrots. This can be removed with a few drops of cooking oil.

Recipes
Note (MFW3X…):
For all operating steps, set the speed to 2 (fast).

Bread dumplings

300 g fresh white bread
20 ml milk
40 g butter or margarine
3 eggs
1 tbsp finely chopped onions
Parsley
A little flour
Salt and pepper
Cut the bread into slices 10 mm thick and halve lengthways. Add 20 ml of milk and soak.
Process the moistened bread for approx. 60 secs with the meat mincer (perforated disc, medium).
Add the finely chopped onions, parsley and melted butter and mix.
Add the whisked eggs, salt and pepper and mix into the bread dough.
Leave the dough to prove for several minutes. Then knead again.
Shape the dumplings with wet hands. Roll the dumplings in flour.
Place dumplings in boiling water and leave to simmer for approx. 20 minutes. Do not bring to the boil!

Tips
Meat mincer
Using the perforated discs

Perforated disc, fine (2.7 mm) for: cooked chicken / pork / beef, cooked liver, cooked fish for soups; raw pork and beef for meat loaf; raw liver, meat and bacon for liverwurst; pork for Mettwurst
Perforated disc, medium (4 mm) for: pork and beef for pâté and Cervelat sausage
Perforated disc, coarse (8 mm) for: roast pork for goulash soup; leftovers (joint, sausage) for bakes
If you require a finer consistence to your processed food, process it several times or use different perforated discs one after the other (coarse, medium, fine).
You can add other ingredients (e.g. onions, spices) directly during processing. This ensures all ingredients are mixed together thoroughly.

Sausage filler

Soak natural casing in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes before processing.
Do not stuff casings too full or the sausages may burst during boiling or frying.

Shredding attachment
Caution! (MFW3X…)

Always use the shredding and cutting inserts at speed 1 (slow).
Use the grating insert at speed 2 (fast). X “Speed setting” see page 22

Using the inserts

Slicing insert: for carrots, celery, kohlrabi, courgettes
Shredding insert (coarse): for carrots, nuts, hard cheese (e.g. Emmentaler)
Shredding insert (fine): for nuts, hard cheese, Parmesan cheese
Grating insert: for potatoes, Parmesan cheese, nuts

Grain mill attachment

Do not grind oleaginous products at the smallest degree of grinding. The grinder may jam or become blocked.
In the case of softer grain, such as oats or linseeds, the coarse setting must be selected for grinding.
Wash the grinder thoroughly when changing from one product to another. This will prevent odours from impairing each other.

Disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environ-mentally-friendly manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the frame-work for the return and recycling
of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Please ask your specialist retailer about current disposal facilities.

Guarantee
The guarantee conditions for this appliance are as defined by our representative in the country in which it is sold. Details regarding these conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.
Changes reserved.

Spare parts and accessories

Troubleshooting

Problem: Cause: Remedy

The appliance does not start when switched on.
- Appliance has no power supply.
- Insert the mains plug in the socket.
The appliance is running normally, but the food is not being processed.
- The appliance was overloaded, and the agitator paddle has broken at the predetermined breaking point.
- Switch the appliance off and wait until it has stopped. Unplug the appliance, remove the attachment, take it apart and clean. Replace the agitator paddle.
The food is not being processed or only very slowly.
- The attachment or worm gear is blocked.
- The pressure on the pusher is too great or the feed chute is too full.
- The food to be processed still contains hard components.
- Appliance without reversing function: Switch appliance off, wait until it has stopped and unplug. Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean to eliminate the blockage.
- Appliances with reversing function: Switch off the appliance with button k and wait for the drive to come to a standstill. Press and hold button +. After approx. 5-10 seconds, release button + and wait for the drive to come to a standstill. Switch the appliance on again and continue to use it.
- Reduce the pressure on the pusher and fill the feed chute with less food.
- Remove hard components. Precook/steam vegetables before processing them.
The reversing function does not start.
- Button + was pressed too briefly.
- The worm gear is blocked right up.
- Press and hold button + until the reversing function starts.
- Switch the appliance off, wait until it has stopped and unplug. Remove the attachment, take it apart and clean to eliminate the blockage.