Is the grate hard to clean?
1091905
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 !
1091906
No, it's small, it's stainless, I coat the grate with olive oil before use and it helps with cleanup.
1091907
Given the size, the grate, burner cover and drip plate below can be rinsed off in the sink and placed into the dishwasher after use.We just use a typical scouring pad to knock off stuck food on the grate.
1499461
It's actually very easy! I just turn the heat up to 350 degrees and either use a wooden spatula or some paper towels to clean all the grease. The little wire grill that comes with it is probably the hardest thing to clean but not very hard to do.
1236817
I found it pretty easy to clean. If I grated cheese I just let the parts soak in soapy dishwater for a bit. Then I spray it with water from the hose from the sink. Haven't had any problems.
167940
It's not hard but rather annoying. If left without cleaning a couple of days (about 2-3) it starts to look dirty (lime spots). More than that and it looks pretty dirty. The set is actually very very nice and modern looking and I've got several compliments on it (off course I need to super clean it when guests are over).
777641
No its not difficult to clean, if you have purchased or thinking about it.. very good choice.
388676
Just get a grill cleaning brush. I use my brush to clean the grates after I use my grill and I've never had an issue getting anything off.
152477
Yes, it is easy to clean. Just use a towel with soap and water and wipe it down.
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.
100667
It's very easy to clean. I clean it with soap and water. The clear top part seems to get dirty easy. It's no problem to clean, and I just let it air dry.
928131
Cleaning the Weber is pretty easy... Because of the removable grease tray clean up is fast. I use a wire brush to clean the top grill. I clean it after each use so that it is always ready. I love my grill soooo much. It is beautiful and I receive compliments ever single time someone sees it. Great grill.....
2259672
The grate is thin but sturdy. Not unlike the steel a cake cooling rack is made of. I do clean my grate after every use but I am not that obsessed with returning it to the appearance of being brand new. Evidence of baked on oil around the joins does occur with regular use.
70630
its not hard to clean. I use it everyday and I just throw the parts in the dishwasher and wipe the outside of the motor housing. The 'extra large" feed shute is bigger than the last one that I had which doesnt tell you much, but it has been sufficient for me, and I use mine at work where we feed about 50 people a day and it does the job very well. Im happy with it so far
1572751
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
2268202
Yes. The tray comes out easily and the bottom grate is exactly the same as the side of the cage. (Grid pattern and spacing) I find this cage much easier to clean than my old cage.
1569338
Yes, it is easy to clean. I've had mine for over a year now and I still love it!
1905681
No, it is not removable. However I find that it really doesn't get very dirty. If you just let it burn for about 10 minutes on high after each use it will not much cleaning. The grates are the hardest part to keep clean but they are removable so I take them out and run them through the dishwasher about once a month.
1945752
I think that seems to be normal because mine does. Sometimes it is convenient because you can easily take the grates off and wash it.