how hard is it to keep the stainless under the grates on the top clean - can you use scouring pads?
1056813
Grease and is really visual. You don't want to use any ruff material. I do a grease cleaner then go over it with baby oil if you want it to look like new. Yep baby oil I sad it olive oil work to to don't get any streeks
1945757
Yes. Otherwise you would not be able to take them out to clean them. I remove the grates to clean them each time I use the grill. Also, I take out the burner covers to clean them and the drip pan guard.
1014883
It's pretty easy. I take my grill grate off and dump the whole thing upside down. But, if I want to get it more clean than that, I would have to pull the leg pegs out of the sides and slide the charcoal grate out. Then you can wipe down the inside. Still not very difficult.
718551
I scrub the grates like Deborah after every use., I don't line the top and bottom with foil. When the 'bowl' gets greasy, I spray it with oven cleaner, let stand for 10 minutes then wipe and rinse clean in my sink.
1821651
I would recommend NOT putting them in the dishwasher. After use I take a soft cotton towel and clean and dry immediately. Do not use any abrasive sponges on the stainless as it might scratch and leave swirl marks.
319811
I found these, too: http://housekeeping.about.com/od/ideasbysurface/qt/steelclean.htm & http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/housekeeping/how-to-clean-stainless-steel They my help.
863618
I use stainless cleaner that I use on my appliances but sometimes I just wipe it with a wet sponge and then dry it with a papertowel
1041534
The pans aren't non-stick surfaced, so they're not that easy, but like good quality stainless steel they do come clean with a little soaking or with a mild scouring pad. Try Barkeepers Friend cleaning powder which is terrific stuff---better cleaning stainless than Ajax or Comet or Bon Ami. Overall the pans have been great. Recommended.
1827941
I don't have any scratches in mine but I keep the grates down all the time. My sink get used a lot too!
1291471
I bought this as a gift for my son and he said the stainless is a pain to keep clean. He suggested that if possible, buy one in a color. As far as the grates go, they do a lot of barbequed chicken so it's always a mess. But he does like the grill. Hope this helps. Leeann
1490286
Not designed as a cleaner, not likely to be effective. I have had good success cleaning stainless grills with Brillo pads and water.
1935971
Yes, the tray is under the grate...so you can slide it out to clean....very durable
1633633
The grates come off really easily with a screw driver... pop them off and then use a paper towel.
789254
We have the Q 1200 with porcelain coated cast iron grate and Weber recommends metal bristle brush to clean the grates. After over 50 grilling sessions within a month and a half, with grate brushing before and after grilling, we've encountered absolutely no problems. No scratches, no flaking, no gouges, etc. We also toss the grates into the dish washer after every 10 grilling sessions and they look as if they're brand new from day 1. We have the 18" version, this and the Weber detailing brush as part of our cleaning arsenal.
1737274
We have a tru infrared, with cast iron grates and it works very well. Hubby does the cleaning and is quite happy with it.
128823
Should be no problem. Be sure to keep the pads clean.If they do not use it try removing the grate.
287716
Let this product soak for half an hour or more or keep reapplying. On the pans, also use the 3M Industrial scouring pads. These will clean very well plus polish the metal but do not use these on the stove top. Use Magic Eraser on stove top.