Can you wipe most of the grease off easily - say with a damp paper towel? Don't like lots of grease in dishwasher. thanks.
2086786
I can't say. We hand wash ours. Some Finish in the dishwasher from time to time should help if you are forced to use it.
2086787
I find it easy to use a soapy sponge with abrasive side to firmly but somewhat gently scrub both sides of the screen and outer ring. Handle is washed as well. This soap scrub action seems to remove all grease residue. A thorough rinse and then allow the implement to air dry - I hang it on a cup hook. Works for me. By the way, my dishwasher is my hands!!!
1907765
I don't put mine in the dishwasher. I first wipe it out with a dry paper towel, then I take a wet paper towel and wipe it out. Cleans up really good. I use mine at least 3 to 4 times a week. Love it. Hope this helps.
245736
Besides putting it in the dishwasher, I'm puzzled about it still feeling greasy after washing. I am in total agreement, with the ones that recommended Dawn dish soap. It's really the best, for so many things. That and good hot water.
664074
I used soapy water and a small dough to clean out the grease on the machine before I start to use it (20 mins or so). After the first time, it's pretty easy. I just rinse off the four every time I used it (less than 2 minutes).
282435
I certainly would not put the grill part in the dish washer because it gets reaL GREASY. I try to scrape a lot of the grease off and get the rack reaL HOT to burn off a lot of the greese. Then I use a good old fashioned scrub brush and soapy water, rinse well and let dry in the sun. I wash the rest of grill with a big cellouse spounge and soapy water. I dedicate one sponge to just that task as may get a little greasy too, and I don't want to cross comtimate other things.
1659786
I can't speak to the blade, but there's nothing that would keep me from putting the rest of the removable parts in a dishwasher.Were I to try it with the blade I'd be sure to dry it thoroughly and put a film of food-grade grease on it afterward.
1140822
It gets pretty greasy, so I put it in a bowl with hot water (not extremely hot) and dish soap. Soak it for a few hours and just scrub it on itself with your hands. Rinse very well and lay out to dry on the counter. Wash after a few uses.
757044
yes but i clean it by hand with super hot water and dawn dawn breaks up the grease dont think a dishwasher will do the job. awesome product
503050
I've put mine in the dishwasher several times with no problem. However, it washes so easily that I usually hand wash it. I do use one of the little green "scrubbie" things - just don't rub too hard - and you really don't have to. I love the grill - have had it for several years.
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I second (or third) the water + paper towel, just barely damp, almost dry. Surprisingly, hands generally don't leave oil prints, though. Coffee or condensation rings have been the majority of the things to clean and that comes off easy. I use a dry microfiber rag to dust it occasionally.
423869
I use a dry wadded up paper towel while the grill is still so hot (so the grease, etc., doesn't harden) and wipe downward following the ridges wiping off all of the grease. I then take a damp wadded up paper towel and repeat until the grill is clean. I then shut the grill off. Obviously keep your finders clear of the hot surfaces.
45800
I have had my pan for quite a few years. I have put it in the dishwasher. It made it thru. But why? It's so easy to clean. Wipe out with paper towel, fill with hot water and dish wash soap use a small sponge or more paper towel to clean. Everything inside just wipes right out. Then rinse and dry, it's as clean as can be. (Yes, and wash the outside a little too)
1886157
yeah it's pretty easy to clean, very actually. Just about any cleaner will do. I always just used a bit of diluted dish soap and water, or for lighter spills just a wet towel works.
494087
You need to clean the plate and the bottom of the unit after each use. If you don't you risk of a grease fire.
307974
I wipe clean with Clorox degreaser on a microfiber cloth! Still looks new and we use it a whole lot! And one wipe dry to remove any left degreaser! If done this way, degreaser should not contaminate inside grease!
2186334
It occasionally gets gunky. If it's light, I just spray with a cleaner (I use white vinegar), let it sit for a minute, then rinse off. When it looks grungier than that, I put the whole thing in the dishwasher, and it comes out spotless.
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I can't speak to the blade, but there's nothing that would keep me from putting the rest of the removable parts in a dishwasher. Were I to try it with the blade I'd be sure to dry it thoroughly and put a film of food-grade grease on it afterward.