is there anything that catches the grease to make clean up easy or do i need to buy the pan amazon advertise with this gril?l thanks
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There is a little metal cup that fits on the rear bottom of the grill. It is removable for dumping. The drip pan below the heating element will need periodic cleaning because it needs to be hot when the juices from your meat hit it so that the smoke will give it that good smoky flavor . I also occasionally add some pre wetted wood chips onto the drip pan for extra smoke. Either way gives a good flavor. I've had my grill for several years with no problems and have bought another for a camp house we have. I like this grill.
1066926
It comes with a removable catch-cup. I works just fine. I have altered my grill for easy cleanup. I have placed lava rock in the bottom. That does mean, I do not use the heating element/vertical position while in rotisserie mode. I just use the lower horizontal norm position. Works just fine. Overall a good grill, thus far.
1066927
You don't have to buy those pans from Amazon. I use heavy duty foil on the bottom of the grill. Just make sure you punch a hole in the foil so that the grease will drip into the grease Cup.
1066928
Just put a foil liner in the bottom when you rotisserie; you can buy one, but it's actually easier (and a much better fit) to make one out of foil. I also cover the "reflector" below the heat element with foil so I can remove and replace it from time to time. Much easier than cleaning cooked on grease from the reflector. Hope that helps--I love this grill!
760222
I just put a little olive oil and sauce along the sides and bottom. When I use it to. Make meat loaves i do grease it. Just love this pan!
1436455
Yes, it's very easy to clean. What surprises me is that you still have to use some kind of oil/butter something to keep things from sticking!!!
45800
I have had my pan for quite a few years. I have put it in the dishwasher. It made it thru. But why? It's so easy to clean. Wipe out with paper towel, fill with hot water and dish wash soap use a small sponge or more paper towel to clean. Everything inside just wipes right out. Then rinse and dry, it's as clean as can be. (Yes, and wash the outside a little too)
439317
We used Barkeepers Friend cream cleanser and small sponge. We had to let the baked-on grease stains sit in soapy hot water solution for the fry pan.
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I don't remember if ours had any grease on it but as a rule I just clean everything before I use it.
1621322
Depends on how dirty. Old grease took a Pressure washer. the other did not. Hope that helps.
1021082
Oil is the best, small amounts but only add it after the pan gets warm. If you use Pam it will get sticky and leaves a coating that is hard if almost impossible to remove. Just follow the manufacturers instructions.
423866
Use tin foil, you don't have to clean ANYTHING. I even line the fat catcher up in tin foil! After you're done cooking, just throw the foil away and everything remains clean!
1089040
I believe they have a pan scrapper for this and the cast iron pans, I do use some metal utinsels in this pan , but mostly use the non stick type utinsels. for cleaning I usually just use some hot water and a brush, sometimes I have to use a plastic scraper sold by lodge to scrape stuck on stuff, but with cleaning and light oiling after use the pan has been pretty much non stick and easy to clean after use.
1104346
Love the pan. Just make sure you keep it seasoned well. Oil shouldn't build up, you clean it and season it after each use. At least I do.
1245781
Very easy to clean, as long as you don't let grease sit on it for days on end. A Mr. Clean magic eraser will clean the grate in seconds.
718554
First, you line the top and bottom with heavy tin foil. Make sure to leave a hole at the bottom for the grease dripping to fall to the pan below. After I cook, I have a water mist sprayer. I have a grill brush and scrub the grates. The mist turns to steam and helps get the stubborn stuff off. When the tin foil gets yucky, I replace it with fresh. Especially good if you travel with the grill and don't want grease in your car. Deb
767020
I use it often. It is a great pan. There is one thing... you need to clean the corners very well to keep the buildup out. I am happy with it and can recommend it.
2016821
The grease is supposed to run to the back, then to the downspout in the middle of the back. It does. Once, the down-spout got clogged, and I got a small puddle there, but it was only there. I have never had problems with the grease puddling where the food is cooking. MUCH better than George Foreman's grill. Just wipe it down occasionally, especially the track along the back.
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I suggest a cleaner that is save for plastics called Bar Keeper's Friend. It is one of the best kitchen cleaners I've discovered over the decades. It comes in a gold color container similar in shape to what you find "Comet/Ajax" in but this is non-abrasive and leaves no residue. I've used it with a scrubby pad to completely recover a pan with years of cooked on dark gook on the bottom, that's how good it is. Amazon carries it too: Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish 12 Oz Two Pack
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Yes, works great with all pan sizes; remember it will stock out on sides of smaller pans, but not a real problem if you are careful. Great product, easy to clean if you clean it as soon as it cools, then grease does not stick and build up. I am very happy with mine.