Can the catch pan be taken out for easy cleaning?
513889
absolutely, access is from the backside of the grill. Really, I couldn't love this grill more. We've had it for a year. I love everything about it!
489579
I would suggest you to add some detergent in the pan, then put it on stove to heat it up a little bit. It will help you to remove those grunges easily.
1783107
I also received mine and I had the same problem, unable to remove the pan. I need to wash it before I start use it.
766183
Should be easy. It is a hard plastic. I don't see any reason you'd have a problem cleaning it.
1228638
Yes, it comes out very easily. I think it's a good temporary option, not for every day use because you get lots of splatter on it and like I mentioned it, the knobs and fittings got loose after a single wash.
469466
It's not difficult to remove other than you sometimes have to hold the hook. Yes, you may touch the other pans but they are not tight together. Don't think you are going to get your pans tight like staking them. See the picture with the lids - I only have 5 pans w/lids and it's full.
2145275
Yes you can! These pan are great when removing the cakes, they come out out with ease!
702081
yes, the ball comes out easily for cleaning. I advise using a soft cloth, maybe buy a can of air to keep the contacts clean.
604298
I'm pretty sure you can, but there is really no need to nothing ever sticks to the pan. If something does stick it comes of very easily anyway!
965053
No, you can take the pan out and place in the sink and soak with mild soap and water. Comes clean very easily. The dishwasher soap will damage the non-stick finish.
1967009
There is a pan underneath to catch stuff, but it doesn't work too well. I have it mounted to a balcony railing and the mess of grease and gunk is significant on the patio beneath it.
368307
No, the pot is not made to come off. It could be taken off with a wrench. It's actually better to just wipe it clean and not wash it except every few uses. It works kind of like stoneware, it's better for the pot to be "seasoned" as it helps it pop more efficiently.
236765
yes, unlock the plastic disc that holds it in place. The ball comes out and both ball and ball housing are accessible for cleaning
452014
It seems to take in a lot of stuff before you have to clean it. And no, water is not necessary. Easy to pull out, and bang it clean. Do it outside as it traps considerable dust, etc. Really easy.
1647159
It's very easy to remove for washing. I have cleaned mine both by hand with a food safe cleaner and in my washer using regular detergent. Either way worked out. I think I put it in a mesh bag in my washer, but it wasn't even necessary. To keep it clean from dust, I made my own cover for the peel with a pillowcase I cut down and some Velcro. I hang it in my pantry on a large plastic 3M Command hook affixed to a shelf-free wall. Love the product and use it all the time for bread making
1277557
Cleaning is not difficult. I always hand wash it however, I have not tried to use the dishwasher. It cleans easily. I actually have two pans - one at my primary home and one at a second home. I made the mistake of leaving one of them on the cooktop with the burner left on after cooking french toast. It damaged the pan in a way that browned the cook surface. I cannot get it cleaned back to the original look, but I see that as a problem I caused - not the manufacturer. The burned pan still works perfectly fine - it just doesn't look as nice as a new pan.
411635
Yes you can remove it to clean. And yes it does get hot,you can get it to hot you don't want to over cook or over fry your food,yes I would buy it again