how do I clean a panini press
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I clean it with a soft sponge and liquid soap with warm water, rise well and prop open to dry. No metal untensils and no abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.
1030849
If it is new wash good in hot water with dish detergent and dry good coat it good top and bottom, with cooking oil I use cranola Put in a 300 degree oven for 1 1/2 hrs let cool and it is seasoned. I have this press works great in a 10 inch cast iron skillet [Note on cleaning real dirty cast iron skillets with alot of crud on the outside throw them in a good hot fireplace for a couple hours or until it is burnt clean, buff with a wire wheel on a grinder till bright and clean. follow the above instructions.] Good luck
1654428
you have to season pans first heat a little then pour a little oil in pan wipe off with paper towel should do this every so often to keep pans from sticking around every 10 use or so
1986628
It is safe to use a scouring pad (or steel wool for more stubborn stains) and regular dish soap. This should not damage the nonstick finish. You can also clean the pan by boiling soap water in the pan for 10-15 minutes. After that, you can throw away the water, let the pan cool and then scrub the pan with a heavy duty scrubber.
683513
I use a powdered soap like Ajax or Comet. Heat the pan in hot soap water, pull it out and scrub. If that doesn't work try over cleaner outside.
38343
I didn't noticed by Alessi manual, I just clean it as clean any other mocha pot.
698065
To clean your pan, let it soak in soapy water overnight. If food still sticks ton the pan, add some baking soda on you (delicate) scrubbing sponge.To avoid future problems, apply olive oil all over the pan's surface with a paper towel, and beware of high cooking temperatures, alway prefer low or medium temperatures according to your recipes.
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I had the same question and found the manual on the Hamilton Beach web site - this is what they had to say... To clean crumb tray: 1. Ensure oven is completely cool. 2. Remove baking pan and rack from oven. Tilt oven back. Push handle down to unlock crumb tray. 3. Pull tray down and out. Gently shake crumbs out of tray and wipe with a damp, clean cloth. 4. Push tray back and lock into place. NOTE: Crumb tray is not removable.
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put the pan it warm and let it soak and then you take a sponage scrub it off.
913993
just unscrew the mesh and hand wash it. to clean the unit just wipe it down with a damp cloth.
2045814
I haven't had to clean a pan that was completely boiled dry, but I've cleaned discoloration and tarnish off my Simply Calphalon using Kleen King Stainless Steel & Copper Cleaner many times. Just sprinkle about a teaspoon worth of powder into the pan then gently scrub with a dripping-wet, non-scratching scrub sponge. Hope this helps!
2214463
some things leave a residue...but the cleaning is the key...only use a wet paper towel to clean...soap is not good for this type of pans.
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To clean the pan just boil a couple of cups of water in the pan then wash with soap and water the first time only. Dry the pan immediately, give it a very light coat of Canola oil and heat it evenly over the stove until it turns golden...try not to overheat, if it starts to smoke take it off the fire. You could do that in the oven if yours is large enough to hold the pan, 350F I believe like a cast iron dutch oven. Do this after every use. To clean after use I just use water and scrub pad for anything stuck. A little oil, back over the fire, then wipe it out with a paper towel and it's ready for storage. To clean the pan just boil a couple of cups of water in the pan then wash with soap and water the first time only. Dry the pan immediately, give it a very light coat of Canola oil and heat it evenly over the stove until it turns golden...try not to overheat, if it starts to smoke take it off the fire. You could do that in the oven if yours is large enough to hold the pan, 350F I believe like a cast iron dutch oven. Do this after every use. To clean after use I just use water and scrub pad for anything stuck. A little oil, back over the fire, then wipe it out with a paper towel and it's... » Read More To clean the pan just boil a couple of cups of water in the pan then wash with soap and water the first time only. Dry the pan immediately, give it a very light coat of Canola oil and heat it evenly over the stove until it turns golden...try not to overheat, if it starts to smoke take it off the fire. You could do that in the oven if yours is large enough to hold the pan, 350F I believe like a cast iron dutch oven. Do this after every use. To clean after use I just use water and scrub pad for anything stuck. A little oil, back over the fire, then wipe it out with a paper towel and it's ready for storage. « Show Less
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As for the unit, I take it apart and wash it in the sink using a small brush. The press is a different story. First of all, I dip my press in some veggie oil before making fries and then afterwards, I clean mine with the garden hose using hot water before cleaning it in the sink with soapy water. I have a laundry sink in the basement used for cleaning my meat grinder and it works well with the fry maker. I also like to blow my produces with an air compressor to get the water off after washing in the basement sink. Any remaining potato, if any, would come off at this time. I use air on all my equipment before placing it back in the box. I used to use the oven on low but I find the air works great. As for the unit, I take it apart and wash it in the sink using a small brush. The press is a different story. First of all, I dip my press in some veggie oil before making fries and then afterwards, I clean mine with the garden hose using hot water before cleaning it in the sink with soapy water. I have a laundry sink in the basement used for cleaning my meat grinder and it works well with the fry maker. I also like to blow my produces with an air compressor to get the water off after washing in the basement sink. Any remaining potato, if any, would come off at this time. I use air on all... » Read More As for the unit, I take it apart and wash it in the sink using a small brush. The press is a different story. First of all, I dip my press in some veggie oil before making fries and then afterwards, I clean mine with the garden hose using hot water before cleaning it in the sink with soapy water. I have a laundry sink in the basement used for cleaning my meat grinder and it works well with the fry maker. I also like to blow my produces with an air compressor to get the water off after washing in the basement sink. Any remaining potato, if any, would come off at this time. I use air on all my equipment before placing it back in the box. I used to use the oven on low but I find the air works great. « Show Less
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If they are cast iron, leave them alone, most can be cleaned with a good stainless steel cleaner, however if they are heat stained, get rid of them and buy new ones. We have pans over 50 years old, and the only problem with them is the handles are coming off, so we are getting new.
455007
Wash normally, then take paper towels with a bit of oil and run plan to season pan after each washing. This will remove the rust and keep it oiled.
1620380
Use a Mr. Clean Eraser and dish soap to clean the outside bottom of the pan.