Pesach Questions

My hot water pump doesn't work so well so I use a small pitcher (like a creamer) to scoop out the water and pour it in a cup. Since the pitcher has been used during the year (though I can't remember how long ago I used it for its intended purpose) does that make the pump chametz? I would like to use it for Pesach.

The urn itself does need to be kashered for Pesach in order to be used.

Here are the instructions from Pesach Central at BDJ: "After cleaning both interior and exterior surfaces, and at least 24 hours after its most recent use, fill the urn, plug it in, and allow it to reach its maximum temperature.  After you empty and unplug the urn, bring it over to the sink and simply pour boiling water over the sides, taking care to keep the water away from the electrical component."

The pitcher, which has been inside of the urn at presumably a very high temperature also would need to be kashered for Pesach, assuming it is a kasherable material. Please see Pesach Central at BDJ for more details on how to kasher by material.

On a different note, it might be easier to get a new Pesach urn with a working pump so you don't have to worry about this detail or getting burned! MATN