what kind of tool (outside of metal brush) are you using on the grates to scrape food off?
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A brush like this with a steel scraper: RubberMaid #G100-12 BBQ Grill Brush
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I scrape with a metal brush then rub bacon grease on it with a rag , if you heat up your grill the grease will turn black and form a protective non stick coating for easier cleaning the next time.
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I use a brush but not on this..i threw mine away as it was useless for my needs
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I went to my local Lowes any they have the cleaner and the brushes for these inferred grills. The brush is a stiff bristle plastic brush just for these grills. Let the grill get hot after you are done grilling let it cool dump the ash of the grate spray and brush it works great
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Metal. I bought it to slice meat for jerky and ham for deli slices, I have been extremely satisfied with the unit for the price. There is a plastic spacer behind the blade when you clean the unit, every time you use it, that is tricky to put back in place. clean it well and just place it back in correctly (patience). I use it probably twice a month so heavy use may not be best for this unit.
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This grill brush would work but might be a bit overkill. The brush is very course with bristles spread out for coverage of large grates. I would just go to a big box store and purchase a package if plain steel wool and clean the nuwave grill grate in a kitchen sink, following this with a light coat of cooking oil applied with a paper towel.
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Yes, as long as it isn't a non-stick surface you are cleaning.I would not for fear of ruining the bevel at the edge of the scraper.Buy an inexpensive broad putty knife for your griddle.
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I've only used it on the wood grates at the bottom so it is never near food. Here has never been an order. So I could only guess how close to a food prep area was safe. I don't think this is much help but wit is how I've used it
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No it's not. The heavy duty castiron grates are removable,and make cleanup a breeze. Any stiff bristle brush will work just fine.
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Using an unfolded paper clip works just as well as the tool supplied. Insert it just under the grill and pull
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Wire brush the rack and wire brush the heat unit or scrape off the scale. Ron
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The grates are sharp/rough enough to shred garlic. My peeler was also blue.
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I have a VERY good rubber scraper...it's just a spatula but is nice and stiff with a tad of "give" to it. I find it "impossible" to get EVERYTHING out of the freezing bowl but put 97% of what I make into the freezer and have to suffer and sit and scrape out the rest and eat it....it's a dirty job but someone's got to do it! But really...just find the right scraper and do the best job you can...you should be able to get most of it out. Happy churning!
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Lorim: I have what they call in the stone trade an "Ogee with an apron," which is similar to a bull nose. I have no problems using my scrap trap. I usually move my cutting board slightly over the edge of the counter and I can just scrape garbage right into my scrap trap. I have also just scraped the garbage without moving the cutting board and it works. For the price it's worth a try and I think you will absolutely love it.
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Long handle, offset pliers will do a fine job with moving any grill grate. So will Dutch oven lid lifters. Be sure to wear a set of fire fighting or welding gloves to protect you skin from the heat.
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There are two smaller graters/scrapers on this boxed grater. I use one as a small cheese grater and the other I have never used. It might be best used for a nutmeg scraper. So I have two lemon/orange zesters. One looks like a longish metal file with small cutting lips in it which works very well. The other is another small hand grater which I use for larger zest pieces. I do love my OXO grater and do not have a Cuisinart grater.
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I use only non-scratch (i.e., plastic) implements on non-stick surfaces. There are plenty of plastic spatulas and rubber scrapers on the market. My pan is a year old and still looks like new.
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I would NOT use metal brushes to clean it. The grills have a non stick coating so food debris comes off very easily. I'd use a NYLON brush or a wet soapy sponge to clean the top and bottom grills. Of course, clean it when the grilling surface has cooled down.
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Best brush to clean the grate--wirebrush found in the paint section at harbor freight ($1).It looks like a large comb. Not the std. wirebrush with rigid bristles. Cleans all debris & gunk easily.http://www.harborfreight.com/steel-bristle-brush-38491.html