Before cleaning, ensure the honey gate or valve is securely closed. Tilt the extractor at a steep angle such that the remaining honey flows towards the gate. Increase the room temperature and leave the extractor overnight.
The next day you will find substantial amount of honey collected at the bottom of the extractor. Open the valve and collect this in a bottle or any other ideal container. This is for your home consumption.
Wax and propolis will remain inside the extractor and this has to be cleaned. Following the same procedure, tilt the extractor such that what is collected is directed to the honey gate. Close the valve and fill the extractor with cold or cool water then leave it overnight.
Empty the extractor the following day and rinse it using cool or cold water. Take a clean kitchen towel and mop up the dregs.
Keep the extractor bearings away from water when cleaning if the lower bearings are not covered by extractor basket. Use plastic wrap as cover so as to prevent the bearings from getting exposed to rusting.
Store the extractor in a clean dry area after cleaning