Netbook: Acer vs. ASUS vs. Lenovo ? Can you put the grill plate in the dishwasher. many reviews on this site and others say that you can but the manual says not to.
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Bird's Word: I've tested 2 of the 4 front runners (Acer & OSI) and the biggest differences I've noticed between the 3 (I know nothing about Lenovo's product) are Price, Monitor, Warranty, Touchpad & Upgradability (in order of personal import). Winner Acer - Best Display (Reflective TFT), Warranty (2 Year US / 1 Year International - I've NEVER seen this before! - Buy with Amex and get 1 additional year) and Touchpad Management Features Honorable 2nd ASUS - Best Price for Retail Value & Only Unit w/ Upgradable RAM Distant 3rd OSI - Best Screen Size (Non-Reflective TFT) I could say alot more but I think everyone needs to do their own reasearch and bargain hunting to ensure you find the best unit/deal for your personal need(s). Happy Hunting! J. Bird, CEO, BIG Ideas
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I believe the instructions state you can put the bottom part and lid in the dishwasher, but encourage you to wash the mesh part by hand. Is is a very fine mesh, made of some sort of plastic; while not as flimsy as a cloth mesh, it's still delicate. I wouldn't risk it tearing in the dishwasher, it cleans very easily by hand.
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I've been hand washing mine....but don't figure that the dishwasher would hurt it. Just be careful where you place it and where your heating element resides. Lid should be TOP shelf of course.
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I have placed mine in the dishwasher however I found that washing it by hand (using an SOS soap pad) removes any olive oil, cooking spray, vegetable oil etc residue that sticks to the surface when washed in the dishwasher. If you don't use these oils for tossing vegetables, shrimp etc then washing it in the dishwasher is fine. I hope this helps.
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We cleaned ours by hand - not sure if it would be okay in the dishwasher. The only part that disassembles for cleaning is the bottom part that it rests in. Pretty easy clean though
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The manual does say no...but I put mine in the dishwasher for cleaning and I haven't had any issues.
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I have a second Foreman Grill after many years of using my first one satisfactorily. Both of these grills have removable plates which I washed in the dishwasher. My dissatisfaction was with one I ordered after using my first grill, not realizing it had non-removable plates that couldn't be washed in the dishwasher. I immediately returned it and purchased one that was removable. I am quite satisfied with it.
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I don't have a dishwasher, but still wouldn't trust it to clean the device. I've had no problems using hot soapy water and a toothbrush saved just for this purpose.
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They do say dishwasher safe, that is when the high temp. would melt off the coating (BPA) although mine screens warped in the DW.
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I don't recall if the instruction sheet addressed this, but I would be wary of exposing the board to the heat cycles of a dishwasher -- there's a chance the board might crack. Also, the board has small rubber feet, and I doubt if the rubber feet would survive in the dishwasher. It seems to me that using surface cleaning with a sponge or dish scrubber and some dishwashing detergent does an adequate job of cleaning.
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Haven't tried it. But I put my stainless steel pots and pans in the dishwasher and they come out just fine. I didn't use this neti pot because it was too big. Remember only use distilled water.
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I personally hand wash my sporks but I don't see why it would be an issue to put it in the dishwasher.
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The grill does disconnect from the base. I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher because of the heating element connection should not get wet. It is extremely easy to clean. I first wipe the grill off with a paper towel while still warm and then put it into warm soapy water and wipe clean or use a small brush on the grill making sure not to get the electrical connection wet. I have enjoyed the grill.
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I don't put mine in the dishwasher and have had no problems. If it was all stainless steel it would be okay to use the dishwasher, but then, stainless steel feet can make marks in a sink and thehandles might get hot and hard to handle. Hope this helps.
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The grill surface and the bottom tray are dishwasher safe. I first take a dish brush and soap to get most of the char off and then put it in the dishwasher. Works like a charm.
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Yes, I put mine in the dishwasher, in the small parts basket with lid. I love this scrubber as we use cast iron for almost all our cooking, I season mine with bee's wax.
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I hand wash mine. Unsure whether it can go in dishwasher. However, I love my unit, it cooks everything so well.