Cleaning for cast iron cooking grates as opposed to stainless steel....which is easier?
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Cast iron is much easier to clean (or maybe it just looks cleaner because you can see on stainless steel easier?). Either way - the cast iron we have on our Weber Genesis is great - this grill cooks better than any gas grill we have ever used!
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i am not sure. Because i am not using stainless steel. but i love my grates. its hold the temp. the best thing i did is bought i bought the weber. dont buy anything else. :)
1027355
Easy, I cured the grates with olive oil when they are hot. This is like curing a cast iron skillet. No rust and food generally wipes right off. Food just seems to cook much better on cast iron.
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Our BBQ is quite new, although with the intense heat and just a regular BBQ brush, all the grills get cleaned automatically. This is a super grill, especially with the special searing function. No complaints thus far. It seems that foods sticks less to the cast iron grates.
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The Amazon description of this product includes "porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates" not cast iron cooking grates. I am confused both regarding the question and the answers. Did an earlier model have cast Iron (without the "porcelain-enameled" coating)?
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I haven't had a grill with stainless grates. I can tell you that if you let the grill burn on high for 5 minutes after you finish cooking, and then wait untill it heats up for the session, brush and your ready to go!
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U clean them like a cast iron pan. Use a really (& I mean that) good grill brush to get the crud off. Thatz about it. Az far az the stainless Ive heard that other people have to clean them like stainless panz (soaking, cleanzer, & scrubby padz). Just a matter of preference I guess, but I luv cast iron! My former grill had them- never replaced & now itz goin 2 winter home in AZ. Hope this helps.
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I hope you haven't done anything drastic to clean your cast iron, such as has been suggested in the previous responses. If the pan is something you'd regret damaging, the safest way to clean off burnt-on cooking residue as well as remove rust would be to place it in an electrolysis bath. The instructions are easy to find online, or just contact any group of cast iron aficionados, they'll be eager to guide you...and maybe even attempt to persuade you to part with your antique pan. Best of luck.
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I assume you mean the cooking grates. The cooking grates are not stainless steel. They are a nonstick coated enamel (black color).
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I have the cast iron grates on my Weber grills at both of our places in Utah and Texas. We just returned to Utah after 7 months and the grill on my Performer (covered but outside all winter) was still in perfect condition. Never have had any issues. I always just clean them down with a brush like usual before leaving. They are the greatest - really surprised Weber doesn't have them on their grills.
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I use a wire brush designed to fit the grooves. I've not had rust problems. The whole point of STAINLESS STEEL is it doesn't rust.Charbroil makes a brush for the infrared grates, and I bought one here on Amazon. So far...no rust problems. I hope this helps you with your purchase decision(s).
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the difference is clear .. if you want the grill marks from the competition cast iron is the answer, but if you do indirect or l & s can do without! for me is irreplaceable .. andrea
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It will work on cast iron grates but I would be cautious about the chemicals and cooking. Make sure you clean them very good and then season them with oil to help prevent them from rusting again.
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Dear Cindy Q. All the cooking grates with those dimensions are in cast iron and or stainless steel. Please let us know if you should have any other questions.
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Unfortunately I'm not sure I can help. I have not had this problem. I "seasoned" the cast iron grate as the directions instructed prior to my first use. I clean the grate with a brass wire brush, after use, then oil the grate after it cools. I do not wash the grate nor have I let it get wet, it is stored between uses in the grill, and always with fresh oil applied. Hope this helps.
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I use a Weber wire brush grill cleaner with some liquid Weber grill spray-on cleaner. Both work well together. I never let water even touch my grill grate. I always keep the top on my BBQ and I always keep it covered so I've never worried about rust.
388676
Just get a grill cleaning brush. I use my brush to clean the grates after I use my grill and I've never had an issue getting anything off.
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If you soak it in very hot water for just a few minutes it should clean pretty easy with a stiff brush. Don't put soap on it and don't scrub it with an SOS pad. I use cast iron all the time and I clean them just like that. If you can clean it right away that's the best way to clean anything cast iron. After it's dry completely spread a very thin coat of Crisco or other shortening on it. Cast Iron has pores in it, or pits and the best thing for them is to dry them on the burner and then while they are hot spread the Crisco or lard lightly inside.Just because they say Pre-seasoned doesn't mean it never needs seasoning. You have to keep something on it to keep it seasoned, especially until you use it for awhile. The more you use it the better it gets. Mine are very old and i still coat them after i use them and always put a paper towel between them if you are stacking them. They may be a little more time consuming than the fancy no stick coated pans but they are so much better to cook with and you get iron in your food every time you use them and you don't have to worry about that no stick coating coming off in you food. I'm 75 and have been using cast iron for a very long time and wouldn't use anything else.
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Porcelain is better in my opinion. It diffuses the heat much better and when grease hits the rods the flare ups are much less. Much better investment than stainless.
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If I'm understanding you correctly, I didn't know I was changing from Infra Red, but I always swap to the iron grates because for me they last longer and cook better. With spray oil I cankeep them clean and not have to watch the porcelain rust off the lesser grates. I just like them and we use the grill at least 3 or 4 times a week for steak to smoking oysters.
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Yes I purchased both. I found this one to be "friendlier" on stainless steel which you did not want to see any scratches on, when using. This one appears to have a much finer powder to it. Use it with the sponges which are non scratch and you'll have new looking pans. I use it about once a week to make sure there is no oil build up on the sides. Works like a charm in eliminating burnt on oil as well.
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I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates if I am going to cook chicken. When the chicken is done cooking there is still enough residue on the grates to prevent rusting. I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates... » Read More I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates if I am going to cook chicken. When the chicken is done cooking there is still enough residue on the grates to prevent rusting. « Show Less
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I haven't found it hard at all. Grease the grates as usual, after you finish grilling, turn up the heat to full for about 5 minutes then just use a wire brush. After about 5 uses, we give the grates a good scrubbing using soap and water as well.