Hi jsintexas,
This is Belle from InSinkErator Customer Service. Here is our recommendation how to clean a disposer:
1. Make sure the disposer is off.
2. With a soapy scouring pad, clean the underside of the mounting gasket/splash baffle and the inside upper lip of the grind chamber. Remove the quiet collar baffle, remove it and clean with a soapy scouring pad or in the dishwasher then replace it.
3. Place the stopper in the sink opening and fill the sink halfway with warm water.
4. Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with the water.
5. Turn the disposer on and then remove the stopper from the sink hole opening. This will flood the grind chamber to wash away loose particles.
It is normal if the disposer vibrates a bit during the cleaning process.
Other tips for keeping your disposer clean:
Natural Disposer Cleaners
Other options to eliminate odor include grinding bones/fruit pits or citrus peels. The disposer is designed to grind bones which create a scouring action that scrape off leftover particles that may cause odor. We recommend that bones or fruit pits be ground periodically.
Disposer Cleaners
Disposers may also be cleaned with specific garbage disposer cleaners. We recommend Disposer Care® (made by Summit Brands, Inc.). It's sold on InSinkErator's website as well as major home, hardware, and grocery stores. For more info:
www.summitbrands.com.
i hope this helps. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the AnswerLine at 1-800-558-5700. Thank you.