Clean-up: I am thinking of purchasing this grill, but have a few questions: 1 - is it messy?
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1. The grill has a drip pan that sits underneath the Q to catch drippings. The pan sits inside a tray that slides in and out for easy access. Scrape the grate down while the grill is hot. I ocassionally take mine out after scraping it and letting it cool to scrub it down in the sink. I don't find the unit to be messy at all. I periodically clean the inside with soap and water, letting the excess run into the drip pan. 2. Scan or search the reviews. Someone mentions how much cooking time you can get with the 14 oz tube. Plus you'll find tips on using larger size canisters. 3. The 14 oz tubes can be found at Lowe's or Home Depot in the power tools area.
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the heating element is underneath the top grill. Cleanup is pretty easy. Use sponges only due to the nonstick surface. Also remember to clean the drip Tray on the side. I forgot to clean it one time but I was reminded a week later by a horrible smell.
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No, the grills don't come out (i really haven't tried to take them off either- with my luck, I'll brake it). But they clean real easy with a wet paper towel. Never had to scrub them, I just wipe them and that's it. Clean.
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CZ: Absolutely... the one thing not really mentioned here is this; IF you plan to use with any food that has a dry rub or aggressive seasoning, THEN you will want to clean this grill as soon as you're done OR according to the directions supplied!
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Depends on what you mean by "clean." If you want it to keep its clean chrome out of the box shine upon repeated use, very hard. Plus, the wire mesh that expands and contracts with the fish tends to catch a sponge and tear it up a bit when you get to work on it. However, if you are willing to accept that grill items like this will become cured like a wok with repeated use, becoming brown, then cleaning is a very straight forward affair of hot water and soap and a bit of light scrubbing.
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Handles fine. The underside of the grill is on a slight slope so it works it's way slowly to the chute. I haven't had any issues with excessive grease. Some drips into the chute and burns off, the rest I just cleaned up. The grill comes apart pretty easy for cleaning.
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I tempered it well on the advice of another purchaser before I ever used it to grill. I clean it when cold usually just before I use it again. Wire brush and some cooking spray keep it non stick and free of rust.
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It is great for cooking with on grill. It retains heat well. Cleaning is an issue tho
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IF let's off a fair amount of smoke. I was not very happy, and would net rocommend. For me, the problem I had was it got too hot, even on the lowest of settings for my gas burner. Also, it's impossible to clean, without scraping of the coating. the last time I used it was to sear tuna. I let it sit for a day and scrubbed very hard to remove the residue. I used a sponge,then a soappad, becasue the sponge did nothing for the black residue ledt behind. I scrubbed so hard some of the costing rubbed off, and there is still residue left? Hope you have better luck and this was helpful
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The paint finish they use makes it a breeze. As we all find out over the years, the trick is to clean it after every use when it cools down. The first three or four times I didn't and it still was no problem. I did use a grease cutter. Cleaned the lid and all other parts in five to seven minutes using newspaper liberally to wipe up with. Honestly this is a very portable little grill.
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It was a gift so in not sure how hard it is to clean. We are just entering grill season here in New England. Personally, I would recommend a brush similar to what you use on the grill after it cools and then a rinse off in addition to always spraying it with Pam spray.
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I have the same grill and the OXO cleans it very well and the grill is getting seasoned at the same time. I haven't had any issues so far.
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Just let it "Burn-Off"..When you light your grill. Had mine for about 6 mo's..Have not cleaned it yet! Just let it get real hot on start-Up and it will clean Itself. Clean the Grate W/a wire brush when Hot.
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NO and cleaning this grill is not as easy as a previous GF Grill I had. My only complaint on this one is how difficult it is to clean.
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Cleaning this basket is very simple for me. What I like to do it clean it and the grill surface together with high heat. That cooks off all the grease and food bits. Then, the dish washer is the final step! It's great that it's stainless...comes out very clean and seems like it will last forever!
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Extremely easy. Scrape it, wire brush & empty trey. I line the drip trey with foil. It is much easer to use and clean than my humongous Stainless grill that cost $1000. & I no longer use. Want to purchase a nice big stainless grill?? cheap?? Seriously it is a great grill. We love it. It heats up real fast, also.
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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.