Can you put grill in dishwasher? Not the whole thing obviously but the grill part - some reviews said easy to clean, others said not. I also wondered what the "flavor enhancer" stuff in the grill means? Can you put grill in dishwasher? Not the whole thing obviously but the grill part - some reviews said easy to clean, others said not. I also wondered what the "flavor enhancer"... » Read More Can you put grill in dishwasher? Not the whole thing obviously but the grill part - some reviews said easy to clean, others said not. I also wondered what the "flavor enhancer" stuff in the grill means? « Show Less
1283923
I agree, just get a grill brush and clean off the worst of the gunk. The high temperature of the grill will kill any potential bacteria that probably isn't there anyway. Cast iron needs to be seasoned and stay seasoned, the dishwasher can result in starting the process over from scratch.
1283924
i wouldn't put a cast iron grill in the dishwasher. If it's bare cast iron, just heat it up on the grill and burn up all the "stuff" then brush off with a wire brush. cast iron "seasons." The baked on stuff actually preserves the grill.now if you have an enamel coated one, it would be safer in the dishwasher. but still pointless to put it in there. just heat it up and cook off the stuff.
50169
I handwash all of it as reccomended by the manufacturer. Other reviews I've read said people had problems with melting in the dishwasher. Better safe than sorry, handwashing only takes a short time and will save you the hassle of replacing it should it damaged in the dishwasher.
27538
Yes, I just wash it with soap and water. It washes out pretty easily. I'm not sure if it is dishwasher safe.
1793244
Very easy. It all comes apart and can easily be washed by hand, which is what I do, or put in the dishwasher. The only part that really can't be cleaned is the power head. I turn the grill to the 1" side and place it in the liner pan and put hot water and soap in the liner pan so the grill soaks while we eat. Easy peasy to clean after that!
508380
The manufacturer recommends not to put it in the dishwasher. I do not. But it is so easy to clean it is not a problem for me.
1794356
Cleaning instruction comes with it. I just use soap and water but it definitely does not clean all the way up. It "seasons". I do recall it being important to read the instructions as I don't think that you are supposed to do things like put it in the dishwasher. I'm sure I would have done that if I had not read the instructions.
425915
You can't put most non-stick items in a dishwasher. It will ruin the coating, regardless of whether the item itself is dishwasher safe. The only exception is if the directions say explicitly that you can do so. Some brands will be ruined and others won't. Its usually best to just hand wash since it's so easy.
987239
I believe you can put the grill and drip pan in dish washer but I wash that by hand using soft sponge or wooden tool to remove any sticking particles. Base does not go in dish washer.
350679
yes, the metal grilling area including plug-in releases from the plastic base to facilitate cleaning....dishwasher cleaning, though seemingly possible, would perhaps be ineffectual.....most of the cleanup is relatively hard burned residue which may be impervious to dishwasher spray activity....
2048293
I agree with the previous answer it's Soooo easy to clean that I haven't thought to put it in the dishwasher! It doesn't seem to be a problem to put the top part in it. I think will take longer to use the dishwasher than to wash it yourself. If you don't wash it right away when is a breeze you may need to use the dishwasher.
387065
Wow, I just read some of the review answers and I admit they are confusing! So, I will just answer your question with it is just like your outside grill. You have to clean the Delonghi! But the grill on the Delonghi is much easier to deal with and can even go in the dishwasher! You do have to follow the instructions to get the best results for both cleaning and grilling! They are not at all complicated!
1565742
Everything is dishwasher safe except the thermometer. I have cleaned mine in the dishwasher, it cleans ok, but it still smells afterwards. I recomend you store it in the patio or in the garage. You can cook wirh it inide too, but on the patio is best.
986811
Yes it is dishwasher safe, but you really don't have to put it in the dishwasher. That's taking into consideration that you are putting clean dishes in it. You can also do a quick rinse of it in the sink.
1907765
I don't put mine in the dishwasher. I first wipe it out with a dry paper towel, then I take a wet paper towel and wipe it out. Cleans up really good. I use mine at least 3 to 4 times a week. Love it. Hope this helps.
706004
I have put into the dishwasher once without problems but cleaning with a plastic sourer is necessary and to do so with detergent completes the cleaning. I think the plate needs seasoning so I tend not to use a dishwasher.
895173
I have not put mine in the dishwasher. I use "Barkeepers Friend" powdered non-abrasive cleanser and a non-scratch scouring pad to get all of the grilling mess off of the pan. I doubt that it would get very clean in the dishwasher. Just my opinion, though - I guess you could try the dishwasher and see what happens?
1859521
I honestly have not even thought of that. It is just so easy and quick to clean by hand, that it never occurred to me to try the dishwasher. I have a dish brush that gets into all the threads and (almost nonexistent ) grooves, so it's super fast clean up. Sorry!