Where does the grease from cooking go?
849080
I haven't used it since last fall but I believe the grill rack, griddle etc... sits on a deep pan that the grease goes into so you can then dump it into the garbage, wipe it with paper towels then wash it up with your other dishes. Cleans up nice.
598022
I have not had any problems with grease clogging. I burn mine full tilt after I cook for about 10 minutes, don't forget it. That should take care of the grease.Don't try to clean it while its hot, scrapes the coating off of the grill.
779074
Yes. We tried it, and the grease was in the little tray, in the bottom middle.
1030851
I'm not sure but ours did not need any special seasoning other than to of course clean it well at first, then hot water rinse it and wipe down with paper towels. We don't try to remove ALL the bacon grease other than what hot tap water removes. Don't use soap after the first cleaning unless it gets dirty some other way than using it to cook with. We still like and use ours!
1032284
Grease can come out of the back of the lid while cooking brats. I haven't had the issue with other meat.
141012
No grease. Just flip the pan over and tap it out. The hard part is trying not to burn yourself and getting the handle out of the way.
2016821
The grease is supposed to run to the back, then to the downspout in the middle of the back. It does. Once, the down-spout got clogged, and I got a small puddle there, but it was only there. I have never had problems with the grease puddling where the food is cooking. MUCH better than George Foreman's grill. Just wipe it down occasionally, especially the track along the back.
459759
There is a space at the bottom that allows the grease to drain away, so the meat isn't sitting in it.
882499
Most probably come with grease but I always pump grease in just to be sure. With most things that have grease fittings, you can't get too much grease. The excess comes out the seal. That's the way you know when it's fully greased.
1338674
Once grease as built up, turn the ceramic bricks over to burn / clean the grease off, also the ceramic are hotter by retaining more heat
1559861
Not a dumb question at all. Seriously, you are going to bring that oil back up to over 400 degrees again before you cook food in it. No bacterias are going to live through that process. The draining and straining of the oil between cooking sessions is more for flavor than safety. I leave the grease in my fryer between uses just like my grandmother did. Strain it as often as needed depending on what types of foods you're cooking.
2084501
It's okay with grease draining but there are clear hot spots under the heating loop. For pancakes i just pour the batter over the top of the hotter loop.
66747
In the back of the grill there is a cup that catches the grease. One can easily remove the reflector plate and the grill for easy cleaning.When you remove the reflector plate then just wipe up the left over grease in the bottom of the grill. We have been using these grills for yearsand love them. We have 3. One at our home up north and one down at our Fl home and an extra up north in case the one that sits outsideuncovered goes on the fritz. You will not be displeased with this product and food tastes and smells like it was grilled over coals unlike the George Foreman grills.Enjoy.Tim In the back of the grill there is a cup that catches the grease. One can easily remove the reflector plate and the grill for easy cleaning.When you remove the reflector plate then just wipe up the left over grease in the bottom of the grill. We have been using these grills for yearsand love them. We have 3. One at our home up north and one down at our Fl home and an extra up north in case the one that sits outsideuncovered goes on the fritz. You will not be displeased with this product and food tastes and smells like it was grilled over coals unlike the George... » Read More In the back of the grill there is a cup that catches the grease. One can easily remove the reflector plate and the grill for easy cleaning.When you remove the reflector plate then just wipe up the left over grease in the bottom of the grill. We have been using these grills for yearsand love them. We have 3. One at our home up north and one down at our Fl home and an extra up north in case the one that sits outsideuncovered goes on the fritz. You will not be displeased with this product and food tastes and smells like it was grilled over coals unlike the George Foreman grills.Enjoy.Tim « Show Less
776738
I grease the pan, but you probably don't need to. I usually spray some Pam in it. Fortunately, because it's a silicone pan, the grease doesn't burn on the pan and it washes right off.
681309
If you feel the need to use soap (and sometimes I do if what I cook in it is super greasy). Use only what you need to get the grease off. Leave some behind as it helps season the pan. I wouldn't bother with any cleaners or scrapers, you don't need them. Soak your pan if something really gets stuck. If it's seasoned well enough before you cook with, it should wipe off after soaking. Always towel dry your pans and rub vegetable oil all over it before storing it. This keeps it seasoned and won't rust. Happy cooking!
503611
I don't use grease, I use cannola oil. It doesn't go rancid as far as I know. Plus I use my pans frequently so they are also washed and the oil reapplied often.
2064984
Unopened it stores in the pantry. Opened I put it in the refrigerator, but I have a grease pot next to my stove that gets a lot of use. Grease stores at room temp a pretty long time even opened.