do the plates come out for cleaning?
491466
They do not - it is an "all in one piece" unit. It does clean up very easily and we would have liked one where the plates came out, but the ceramic was more important to us as we didn't want the teflon/coating in others.
988663
Yes the plates come off for cleaning and easily go back on. I love my grill.
862416
I've had mine for 4 1/2 years, made many hundreds of waffles in it and never had to clean the plates. I add less than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil to my batter for each waffle, which no doubt facilitates the batter not sticking to the plates. I haven't always but lately sprinkle seeds on top the the batter before closing the lid (usually sesame on top, sometimes sunflower on the bottom plate before dropping in the batter). Either way, I have no need to clean the plates. You could say they are self-cleaning.
1648799
No it doesn't. The plates aren't removable and there are no extra plates included.
1420612
No, but if you use spray the plates with a product like Pam before you use the waffle iron (after heating as directed) then the waffle iron is very easy to keep clean. I use it very often and have never had any problems cleaning it, even if the batter runs out the sides it wipes right off.
729551
In the years I've had this I"ve never done that. Since you asked the question and I'm sort-of-fixit person, I looked it over. It should be easy to do. there are three small phillips screws that need to be removed from each plate. The plates should just drop out once removed.
173711
If they are I don't know how to remove them. But not to worry, what I do is turn the temperature down and unplug the machine. I let it cool for a few minutes and then put a clean wet dish cloth over the bottom plate and close the lid. When the machine has cooled I open the lid and wipe the grease off both plates. Rinse the dish cloth, rewipe, and then towel the plates dry with a paper towel and it's ready to go for the next time.
1459043
Yes they do. The plates do not retain heat as long as ceramic or stoneware so they can be touched sooner. The best part of the use of these plates is the cover that is available separately that reduces splatter and keeps the food warm after it has been heated. Also, be careful when cutting as they are a plastic/rubberish product.
1969960
NO, they leave marks on them. We thought we were getting new plates and received used and had to use them. They had chocolate all over them. Won't be purchasing again
1211328
no they are not removable, but I like the on off switch and temperature control. I set the grill on the side of the counter at an angle so the water runs off as I am cleaning it,and it cleans up very easily. Removable plates would but a terrific feature however.LO
575597
Yes! The grills do come out and I popped them right into the dishwasher, they cleaned up great! There was hardly anything on them at all because I sprayed them each time I cooked another waffle and absolutely nothing stuck to them. I was basically washing them just to get the slight grease off of them. Experiment a bit and don't overfill, and you will have great waffles.
964772
You have to clean each part, is not hard for me to clean but it will take some time cause is not like cleaning one plate, you will be cleaning like 7 different parts.
1996064
Yes. Very easily. They are held in place by a spring clip that you push and the plates come right off. Wash them and pop them right back in place!
365835
Yes, Ronald.You can take off the plate above the grill,and clean it.Regards
1787915
Yes. I've washed mine in the dishwasher a few times and they come out fine.
1414467
No, the plates are not removable but that is not a problem! Before the first use, season the plates as instructed in the use and care manual. I followed the directions and have NEVER had to "clean" the plates nor have I had to apply oil to them since. The waffles come away from the plates cleanly and in one piece. Nothing is left behind. After the unit has cooled completely, I simply brush or blow away any little crumbs that may be on the plates and wipe the exterior of the waffle maker with a damp sponge....just like "CMO" posted. My whole house loves this thing!!
893985
Follow directions to wash & dry bottom plates - probably some dirt shorting out plates