How do you clean this grate? The last one I bought flaked off black paint.
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When it arrived I seasoned it like any cast iron fry pan. I still season it once every month this seems to work for me. Hope that answer is helpful.
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the instructions mentioned to rub it down with oil, I used cooking oil and got some black oxide (iron rust) while wiping it. I don't remember seeing any paint- it was bare metal. It has not scaled or corroded with this oil treatment, which is performing better than the OEM supplied by the original grill manuacturer.
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It's like any grill grate. I store my grill outside and the moisture collects under the hood which causes the grate to rust sooner then it should. I just hit it with a wire brush and cook on it. The fit was perfect for my grill.
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Well we have a brush that scrapes off all the burnt pieces. So scraping of the black paint was never a problem. But if you don't have a brush then i would recommend getting one or washing it by hand every time you use it! Hope that helped!!
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This appears to be the heavy cast iron grate and if so, should not be flaking black paint off. It's not painted. What I do is use a cheap grade of spray oil such as Pam, etc. and I keep it sprayed before use and after use. It's just like an iron skillet. Before turning burner on, I have a steel brush that I go over the grate with just to knock the burned residue off. It really stays clean and with the spray oil, it does not show rust.
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I suspect that is a treatment of some sort. After firing mine and leaving it outside, the grates rusted, removing the material. A steel brush took it down to the base material, which is a cast iron, at least to my eye.
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I have used a Scotch-Brite pads (with hot water and dish detergent) to clean the grate and more recently the Scotch-Brite brush (which is essentially a pointy-shaped Scotch Brite pad with a plastic handle). The cleaning process takes about 10 minutes, including the handy grease catcher thing. I have had this electric grill for well over a year now, and I'm surprised to say I haven't used my Weber charcoal grill at all in the past year. I use this thing at least once a week. It is much more convenient than charcoal, and it just seems that I'm always rushed to cook (hungry people do not want to wait) and it heats up in just 5 minutes or so. The grate is not made completely of porcelain, but is composed of a hefty metal, perhaps steel, coated in an exceptionally hard glass-like glaze, that I suspect is baked on at a very high temperature during the manufacturing process. The grate itself is easily removed, and I have washed it in the dishwasher multiple times. The grate appears no worse for the wear; specifically no rust at all to be seen. It has retained its shiny, glassy appearance after perhaps 75 vigorous cleanings. I have started using steel wool on the grate, which is something I thought would scratch it, but it does not seem to. I broke down and used steel wool (Brillo pad) after some of the baked in gunk would not come completely off with the Scotch-Brite (leaving a dull-appearing spot on surface of the grate). When you flip the grate over to clean the bottom of it, you will see it is glazed as well, and cleaning procedure is the same. I have kept the grate very clean, using the above methods, and it looks about as good as it did out of the box.
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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
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Dave--the body of the grill is coated and easy to clean. It's recommended to put some water in the bottom for the best cleaning. We fried bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns on it while camping and had no problems--and you know how those spatter! The grate is like a charcoal grill grate. I don't think I'll ever cook directly on the grate, only with pots and pans, just because I don't want the hassle of having to really clean the grill body. Denise and Bob M
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I believe this is probably just accumulated "baked on" residue from your grilling activities over an extended period of time. I periodically brush the "flaking pieces" off, GENTLY, with the wire brush I use to clean the caste iron cooking grates. I then brush off the flakes that fall onto the cooking grate and surrounding area so they don't affect future grilling activities. I don't believe these flakes are any type of hazardous coating coming loose from the inside of the grill's cover.
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I picked this model specifically because it didn't have the Teflon coating. I wanted the ability to scrub aggressively if needed. (Burnt on cheese being the possibility) Past experience has taught me that even being gentle with Teflon it will flake. This may not be the right model, mine is #FPSTFN7710. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!!
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Run cold water thru it until it runs clear. The charcoal needs to be rinsed thru.
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I have the exact same problem Tina is reporting with flaking. Pan is brand new L4LP3. Never heated above 350 degrees F. After second use black flakes that look like paint chips come off and embed in the food. In addition, when I wipe the surfaces of the pot, black flakes come off. This cannot be seasoning. This looks like paint chips. Can someone help me understand this? Internet is loaded with reports of similar flaking on cast iron products. If this were the seasoning coming off, that should not be black?
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Clean it per the instructions using an 80% water 20% muriatic acid solution. Soak for 10 minutes. Rinse with fresh water. Mine did the same. I cleaned it and it works like new again.
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I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill... » Read More I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. « Show Less
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try cleaning it - you can use dish soap and a sponge. run just the pump under water with soap - get the grill clean - see if that helps - if not you may need a new pump. I clean mine once a month
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Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it. Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a... » Read More Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it. « Show Less
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I have used same grills for years. Spray with Non-Stick oil, prior to use. Clean with ammonia and water.Never use abrasive sponge/pad.
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I bought mine last fall and use it 2-4 times a week. Usually clean it once a week (depending on what is cooked) and I use a wire brush and 1" putty knife to clean it. Yes, the grate may be somewhat scarred but is easy to clean and works as well as it did when new. So much easier to carry this traveling in my motorhome than the gas/charcoal stuff.
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It usually means that it needs cleaned. Have you cleaned it? We take out the grate and soak it in very mild soapy water, rinse it and allow it to air dry for a day, then it works ok. Call the company and they will help you if cleaning doesn't work. Be careful not to get the charcoal filter wet, don't take it out when you clean the other part.
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Its just a wire mesh grate and the whole thing comes apart in seconds . A stiff brush loosens the deposits and it can go in a dishwasher as well . In short , its not hard to clean !