Is it easy to clean? With the "gourd" shape I'm a little concerned that reaching in to remove oil residue will be difficult.
862790
Actually, the unit is easily cleaned. I can insert three fingers into it with no problem. I use a dish cloth or a bottle washer to clean mine. I hope this helps.
1018611
It's fairly easy to clean. But it is never clean clean. It's always a little greasy feeling. It doesn't chip though. It's solid iron all the way through. Very heavy and sturdy.
1974597
I'm finding it really easy to clean. I just rinse it out in a little soapy water; have only used the All-Clad cleanser on the saute and frying pans. We have really soft water but the water stains bug me, so I dry them immediately rather than air dry. I don't think I'd worry too much about the grain.
1143261
Yes its Easy to clean, a trick i learned to help with this is to put unpeeled clove of garlic in the press. Pull out the left over outer layers and rinse it.
1784278
Yes it is easy to clean. I would not put bones or nuts in it as I broke mine by trying to make "Scrapple" by putting Cornmeal added to the meat.
1789664
It is not difficult clean for me. I take the element out and let it rest on paper towels. I pour the oil out of the bin and place it and the basket in my dishwasher. A simple degreaser cleaner will clean any grease spatters on the dial. It is very easy to use and clean. Love mine, this is actually the second one I purchased because I wore out the first one!
1346389
In the reviews, someone said it's hard to clean because the heating element is attached and it can't be soaked. But you say it's easy to clean.......??
1554734
George, I've experienced no problems. I wash it with dish soap and water, dry it thoroughly, and then put a thin coat of vegie oil on it.
1419215
I haven't had any problems with it at all. If I did, I'd just take a vegetable brush and clean it.
738525
I bought an inexpensive strainer and pour the oil out into a mixing bowl and back through the strainer into the frying pot. The oil stays quite clean that way. It's only the debris that leaves it dirty.
2212709
I just rinse it off with warm water(in the sink) then wash with a bit of soap and water....because it is oil on there is comes off really easy.
589010
Well, I'm lazy. At first I was emptying the oil after every use which was easy to clean but it became a huge hassle so I stopped doing so. Depending on how long you keep the grease in the fryer will determine how difficult it will be to clean it. I'm not going to lie, I kept grease in this fryer for a few months. When I was ready to clean it I let it sit in some hot degreasing dish washing liquid over night, the next day it took about twenty or so minutes to get it completely clean.
2108400
Yes, it's very easy to clean. A little bit of soap & water will do the job.
970776
It cleans beautifully. There is a spout on one corner to pour the oil out of the fryer into a funnel/strainer that was provided. I have never had anything stick to it that couldn't be wiped out with a dish cloth & soap & water in the sink (don't emmerse). The basket has a removable handle that you can put into the dishwasher along with the basket. I have put both of them in the top and bottom shelves of the dishwasher & they come clean every time. The filter and lid go into the dishwasher too although it isn't recommended to put the filter in the dishwasher I have never had a problem in doing it and it comes clean every time. It cleans beautifully. There is a spout on one corner to pour the oil out of the fryer into a funnel/strainer that was provided. I have never had anything stick to it that couldn't be wiped out with a dish cloth & soap & water in the sink (don't emmerse). The basket has a removable handle that you can put into the dishwasher along with the basket. I have put both of them in the top and bottom shelves of the dishwasher & they come clean every time. The filter and lid go into the dishwasher too although it isn't recommended to put the filter in the dishwasher I have never had a problem in... » Read More It cleans beautifully. There is a spout on one corner to pour the oil out of the fryer into a funnel/strainer that was provided. I have never had anything stick to it that couldn't be wiped out with a dish cloth & soap & water in the sink (don't emmerse). The basket has a removable handle that you can put into the dishwasher along with the basket. I have put both of them in the top and bottom shelves of the dishwasher & they come clean every time. The filter and lid go into the dishwasher too although it isn't recommended to put the filter in the dishwasher I have never had a problem in doing it and it comes clean every time. « Show Less
589017
It is not difficult to clean. Keep in mind that you'll probably never get it looking factory fresh again. The baskets will likely always have a slight coating of oil. There might be a faint line on the bowl marking the point where the 375-degree oil sat. Essentially there are five things to clean: the lid which just gets oil spatters on its underside, the baskets (2), the bowl/pan that holds the oil, and the heating element. Soap and water and a sponge scrubber are all that is needed.
70630
its not hard to clean. I use it everyday and I just throw the parts in the dishwasher and wipe the outside of the motor housing. The 'extra large" feed shute is bigger than the last one that I had which doesnt tell you much, but it has been sufficient for me, and I use mine at work where we feed about 50 people a day and it does the job very well. Im happy with it so far
1277557
Cleaning is not difficult. I always hand wash it however, I have not tried to use the dishwasher. It cleans easily. I actually have two pans - one at my primary home and one at a second home. I made the mistake of leaving one of them on the cooktop with the burner left on after cooking french toast. It damaged the pan in a way that browned the cook surface. I cannot get it cleaned back to the original look, but I see that as a problem I caused - not the manufacturer. The burned pan still works perfectly fine - it just doesn't look as nice as a new pan.