Is there a trough around the perimeter for bacon grease and whatnot to flow into while cooking?
180154
No but the bacon fries better setting in it grease you will fry a pound at a time it works great
489460
There is some splatter but most drippings are contained. The bacon is delicious and fast with this cooker
981742
Tthere is a drain on both ends, lengthwise. There is no catch, the grease drains down into the grill and is caught in the drip tray.
2206423
It is not very deep (quarter inch maybe) so if you fry bacon on it use a splatter guard on top and if you are making a lot of bacon do it in batches while draining the fat from the pan in between batches.
729501
I spray the tray with a high temperature oil (Canola) before cooking the bacon. The tray is very easy to clean using this prep.
1706359
Pretty shallow. I would not fry bacon in it unless you only made a few at a time. The grease will need to be emptied quite a bit.
2276414
There is a stainless steel lid that is used for night coverage. It will not fit on the fryer while the basket(s) are in use.
1781057
There Is a grease container under the drain holes. At least on my stove there is.
1702663
I do two things to make it easier. First, I put a piece of paper towel on the bottom tray. This makes clean-up better. Then, I place the bacon tray on a microwave safe tray and remove that with the bacon tray because it doesn't get hot. I love the way it does bacon. It's perfect for us because four pieces of bacon fit perfectly. Hope this helps. :)
1273017
it is very shallow and will hold some grease. I would not use it for that since it is not possible to put a splatter screen over it, and you would have to sop up the grease often.It works for warming precooked bacon and sausage though.
1759345
Those are for handling and hanging. There is a raised lip that goes around the cooking area on both side of the griddle that holds the grease in. If you cooking a lot of food at one time or the stove isn't level, i could see the potential for it overflowing the lip.
2272542
Personally I heat it for a few minutes beforehand, like 5 minutes on high. then hit it with Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer (olive oil) or pam for grilling which does an alright job also... If your cooking breakfast, I suggest bacon makes it really slick. Only tough part with the bacon is things will slide if its not perfectly level. If you don't like bacon please ignore my response and keep things sticking.
50665
..check on how level your griddle is..sounds like it's flowing away from the side grease spout is on..if you get it exactly level, you can just scrape it towards the drain..have it just slightly forward..
64003
There is a channel around the griddle that collects the grease and it flows into a hole over the removable drip pan.
225648
The basket comes out for clean up. A drain plug allows the grease to drain. I put water and detergent in mine clean and drain and through the drain plug. Easy clean up.
2206421
If you are doing 6 or more slices it is not deep enough, too much grease and it gets everywhere (this is per the bacon maker - my hubby).
1103328
Steak is possible I would think. I haven't tried. No place for the bacon to drain, so I wouldn't even try. The name tells what it is designed for: grilled sandwiches or french toast. Anything much beyond that you should go for a Foreman Grill or other multitasker appliance.