howdo you clean the racks and heat unit ?
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The racks fit in my dishwasher..I let them sit on the heat until any crumbs or meat left clinging is burnt, then scrub it with a dry wire brush or any heavy bristled work brush. Then I stick it in the dishwasher. I don't do much cleaning between uses in camp, but burning it off and dry brushing it is fine. I often use one of those "flippers" you can buy in grocery stores..works great for most meat cuts and fantastic for salmon or other fish and for hot dogs. That goes in the dishwasher too. As for the heating unit..I just dry brush it..it eventually gets a little rusty, but no food stays on it long. No dishwasher! :) The racks fit in my dishwasher..I let them sit on the heat until any crumbs or meat left clinging is burnt, then scrub it with a dry wire brush or any heavy bristled work brush. Then I stick it in the dishwasher. I don't do much cleaning between uses in camp, but burning it off and dry brushing it is fine. I often use one of those "flippers" you can buy in grocery stores..works great for most meat cuts and fantastic for salmon or other fish and for hot dogs. That goes in the dishwasher too. As for the heating unit..I just dry brush it..it eventually gets a little rusty, but no... » Read More The racks fit in my dishwasher..I let them sit on the heat until any crumbs or meat left clinging is burnt, then scrub it with a dry wire brush or any heavy bristled work brush. Then I stick it in the dishwasher. I don't do much cleaning between uses in camp, but burning it off and dry brushing it is fine. I often use one of those "flippers" you can buy in grocery stores..works great for most meat cuts and fantastic for salmon or other fish and for hot dogs. That goes in the dishwasher too. As for the heating unit..I just dry brush it..it eventually gets a little rusty, but no food stays on it long. No dishwasher! :) « Show Less
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Wire brush the rack and wire brush the heat unit or scrape off the scale. Ron
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Karen: Clean up is fairly simple. You have to take out the drip pan, which does require uncscrewing the heating element. It is really no big deal. We love the grill, it is sturdy and grills well. Let me know if you have any other questions. Jim Batastini
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I only clean the unit after the winter weather is over. Just pull the front cover off, blow it out or use a duster. Their really isn't much to clean........
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I normally do several gallons in a row myself and then I put soap, water and vinegar in the unit and let it sit for a few hours. This gets the canister clean and looking new. I also occasionally wipe out the build up with a paper towel between loads if its looking really bad.
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I used a little rubbing alcohol and a cotton swab to clean the heating element in mine about a year ago. It worked for about a year stopped working then has worked fine since I cleaned it. I think using distilled water keeps it from getting gunky around the heating element from minerals, etc in the water.
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Try removing the grill grate and scrub the burners with a wire brush. Some degreaser to wash the burners may also help.
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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.
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I was actually wondering how to clean the fans inside as well. I can't figure out how to get the grills off. I can't even find the user manual online...not sure where box is. And I am not sure what the 800 # is to call.
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Rinse the spout and inside of pouch with hot water. Use a bottle nipple brush to clean any particles and put in top rack of dish washer
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There is a finger loop on the filter on the back side of the heater. Just pull gently away from the heater and the plastic filter assembly pops out. Clean by washing with dish soapy water, or brushing. At the end of each heating season, I like to clean the 5 ceramic discs by blowing air through the front of the heater. No need to remove the discs-just remove the dust filter. To re-install, insert the bottom of the plastic filter assembly into the heater housing then snap in the top ( where the finger loop is) into place.
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take trays out of back and empty, I then took the toaster outside turned it upside down and shook out the crumbs, then using one of the bottles of air (the kind for blowing dust off your computer keyboard) cleaned the inside of remaining crumbs, then I just used mild dish soap water and wiped off the toaster
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I wash my racks in the sink. I have never cleaned the inside of the unit. I lined the bottom and anywhere fat would drip with foil and I just replace the foil. for heaven's sake don't clean the walls or door. that's where all the flavor comes from!
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Use cooking spray liberally. That being said, I have burnt food in them and the cleanup is not terribly bad
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Clean ups a piece of cake. Just use a wet towel while it's still hot will break up the stuck on grease. Yes there's a drop tray.
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Just lift it off of the back. No problem. The part that is hard to keep cleaned is the heater part. Minerals collect and form a crust on it.
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Soap and water, soak the rack in warm water and soap and if needed use a brush.
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I clean with wet paper towel. You can download the manual from internet. Search for BSG1974XL Manual.