food sticking to grill? We're having a big problem with food sticking to the grill and the grill being really hard to clean. Advice?
1952063
Heat the grill up to temperature, oil the grates using a rolled up paper towel saturated with vegetable oil and you should be fine. I rarely have food stick to this grill and I've been using it for over 3 yrs. now. Cleanup is a breeze, just brush it down with a grill brush after you finish cooking while the grill is still hot and then again before you start cooking. Wait until the grill is hot and brush it down again and then oil the grates as I mentioned above.
645870
A simple fix is to use a little olive oil on you meat and or vegetables, I will usually marinade my steaks and chicken with a little oil before cooking. Vegetables u can just brush it on or brush it on your chicken or steaks as well before cooking if you do not want to marinade.
1952064
Carole, another trick is to rub the fatty edge of the meat along the *hot* grates. You could also spray with Pam *before* heating it.
1952065
This is the absolute worst grill I've ever used for chicken in terms of sticking. We're getting rid of ours. Previous full size webers have been great.
1104866
So far I'm sad to say that I am not impressed and pretty disappointed in this item, I've only owned it a couple of months use it daily. The top grill is horrible, the non stick turns brown and extremely difficult to get off. I wish I'd known this beforehand. I hope that answers your question.
373224
I've had two of these grills and same thing happened to both. (once the top and once the bottom stopped heating up...) It couldn't be fixed.....Love this grill except for that reason...I'm moving on to something different unfortunately...
579361
I don't allow food to get dry on the grill plates. As soon as I take the food off, I put a wet cloth on the grill while it cools enough to clean. Then I clean with Dawn and the grill brush and just scrub clean. My grill is super easy to clean and the grill plates also can go in the dishwasher, so I've had no problems at all.
545004
Some type of non stick surface which works quite well. I grill with Teriyaki marinade frequently which is usually very difficult to clean but it does not stick to the grill.
536472
I have the table top grill, love it, and it does get hot, so stay with your food until you "get to know" your new grill! (Not so hot that it's a problem sitting on our poly something table!) So sorry that I wasn't able to help answer your specific question!
1626391
all cages are made that way now days so, what I do is use a old tooth brush . You can also spray the grill with pam ( take the birds out first ) once a month it will make it easier to keep clean .
952130
I have covered my food when I want to retain moisture. When I know I'm going to cook food that is going to splatter I slide old newspapers around and under the grill. I know it seems like a lot of trouble but I it is a lot easier than cleaning up a greasy mess. I learned that the hard way.
1641898
we had to really really scrub for a long time to remove the coating before seasoning did you do this? It had a non-stick surface that needed removing - try this first
480794
That must be a defect in your grill. I've not had that problem. It might be cheaper to buy a new one (I got one at BigLots for 28.99) than sending it back.
595284
Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out. Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off... » Read More Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out. « Show Less
2199533
Sorry, I haven't had this problem. Could it be something on the bottom of the pot or the hotplate that is causing it to stick rather than a vacuum?
1689117
I've had the same issues. I thought I took fairly good care of my hibachi, making sure to always give it a good once-over with some oil after it had cooled down somewhat. However, upon looking at it today, I found a fair bit of rust throughout the grill. Did I do something wrong here? Is cooking marinated meats on the grill a no-no?
423869
I use a dry wadded up paper towel while the grill is still so hot (so the grease, etc., doesn't harden) and wipe downward following the ridges wiping off all of the grease. I then take a damp wadded up paper towel and repeat until the grill is clean. I then shut the grill off. Obviously keep your finders clear of the hot surfaces.
540268
teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs... » Read More teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! « Show Less
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.
1967590
Clean the grill while it is still hot with water and soap. Rub rub rub and done. It will clean easily.