gummy oil residue any suggestion of how to get rid of the stuck on oil residue in the oil pan ? I just ran it thru the dishwasher and it didn't touch it. I'm afraid it will eventually give the food a "burnt taste" ..do I need to buy some de greaser ? Other than that I love this fryer .. gummy oil residue any suggestion of how to get rid of the stuck on oil residue in the oil pan ? I just ran it thru the dishwasher and it didn't touch it. I'm afraid it will eventually give... » Read More gummy oil residue any suggestion of how to get rid of the stuck on oil residue in the oil pan ? I just ran it thru the dishwasher and it didn't touch it. I'm afraid it will eventually give the food a "burnt taste" ..do I need to buy some de greaser ? Other than that I love this fryer .. « Show Less
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I've used those magic eraser sponges (melamine) on sticky oil residue to good effect. Just make sure you rinse it thoroughly and not if it's a non-stick surface or a shiny surface.
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i use them scrubber sponges you know with the green stuff connected to a sponge works great on mine.....
2211664
It's the same material as most plastic containers, so you might find that issue if you leave oil on it for a while. I personally hand wash my box and haven't noticed residue on my part. I guess it just really depends on the food. Sorry if I can't offer much insight in this.
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Take out the heating element..and wipe off with a paper towel..set aside. What I do next is line a fine strainer with cheesecloth. Remove the entire "tub" of oil from the fryer..be careful, the rims are sort of sharp. I use a canning funnel and mason jars...so just put the funnel in the jar...place the cheesecloth lined strainer in the funnel and slowly pour the oil....the big funnel fits perfectly in any Manson jar and the strainer filters your oil. When done, I put the "tub" in the dishwasher with all the other stuff I used. I store the oil in the fridge. I can get 3-4 uses before dumping the oil and starting again with fresh. Take out the heating element..and wipe off with a paper towel..set aside. What I do next is line a fine strainer with cheesecloth. Remove the entire "tub" of oil from the fryer..be careful, the rims are sort of sharp. I use a canning funnel and mason jars...so just put the funnel in the jar...place the cheesecloth lined strainer in the funnel and slowly pour the oil....the big funnel fits perfectly in any Manson jar and the strainer filters your oil. When done, I put the "tub" in the dishwasher with all the other stuff I used. I store the oil in the fridge. I can get 3-4... » Read More Take out the heating element..and wipe off with a paper towel..set aside. What I do next is line a fine strainer with cheesecloth. Remove the entire "tub" of oil from the fryer..be careful, the rims are sort of sharp. I use a canning funnel and mason jars...so just put the funnel in the jar...place the cheesecloth lined strainer in the funnel and slowly pour the oil....the big funnel fits perfectly in any Manson jar and the strainer filters your oil. When done, I put the "tub" in the dishwasher with all the other stuff I used. I store the oil in the fridge. I can get 3-4 uses before dumping the oil and starting again with fresh. « Show Less
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I had a similar problem with mine because I was using an aerosol spray on oil. I contacted the distributor and was told to put a few ounces, 2 or 3 I believe, of dawn dish washing soap in the pan and fill with water. it with water. Then put it on the stove and boil the mixture for 20-30 minutes. This worked great and I never used the spray oil again. That pan is almost 12 years old, not a scratch on it. Now I use coconut oil and the food slides off the pan with no effort. It's healthier oil too.
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I personally have not had any issue of residue on mine, so not really sure what to advise you except maybe try vinegar/water solution and wipe it down. Good luck and maybe another member can help.
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I use butter or olive oil regularly and it works fine Dishwasher cleans it up. Do not overcook with high heat - that makes it harder to clean up
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I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't... » Read More I use a bottle brush and normal dish-washing liquid. Go easy on the cleaning products, and DON'T put it in the dishwasher. I did that once, and the water from that bottle never stopped tasting like detergent. I tried all kinds of things to get the smell/taste out, but it was permanent. The lid is fine in the dishwasher, but remove the carabiner or it may eventually rust. Submerging the bottle/swishing it around may work for a while, but eventually you will notice a musty smell/taste (I've been using these for a few years). You really do need to use a brush to scrub the inside. Also, don't use boiling water to disinfect. It will melt the plastic (voice of experience). « Show Less
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I love mine. And I don't soak it when I use it. I just wipe it with a damp s=ponge and dry right away and treat it with food quality oil. Good luck and m=erry Christmas=20
589016
I let the oil cool completely over night. If reused you pour it back in the same container. The heating element and oil pan comes out easily and with little effort with warm water and soap it cleans right up. Total clean up time maybe ten minutes. This fryer was an excellent purchase.
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I have not had this problem, however make sure it is not overfilled, and that oil residue is wiped away with a tissue after each use.
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are you referring to the oil that is used during manufacturing, if so simply put the corer in the dish washer on the top rack and that should remove the oil. If not please be more descriptive.
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No, Greg, but that's not an issue for me. Most of the debris remains in the unit's reservoir. After I drain the oil into an empty vegetable oil bottle for reuse, I then rinse the reservoir with hot water, return the stopper to the tube, and the wash the reservoir with hot, soapy water. Drain again, wipe dry and you're done. Takes 5 minutes. I get 3 fryings out of each reservoir. Then I start over.
120300
My question is what kind of food residue, how long has the residue been on and what is the item the residue is on. I found it to polish my kitchen appliances, but can not provide the answer to your question.
1341993
Have not used mine enough to have this problem. If build up includes grease, I.would clean. Otherwise,it's yourCall.
52512
I have found when you put it in the trap it is still there like it never got used? Some heavy oils get hard and globby then I have had to clean it with a tips and alcohol to get it out- maybe it's just me?
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IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
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After it cools, I use a dish rag and mild dish detergent. I rub dry with a paper towel and coconut oil. The coconut oil seems to help take the stickiness out if you happened to cook something that caused that. It doesn't totally come out, but it's better and the more you use the coconut oil, the better the pan gets. I'm not as happy with that aspect of the pan (that it gets sticky/tacky)...I feel it requires more work than just a stainless steel pan.