What can you use to clean this Broiler Pan without damaging the pan? SOS Pad? Nonstick Plastic Scrubber Pad? Can you use Metal Utensils with it? Is it easy to clean over all? Also..Does the Chrome Grill leave grill marks on meat? What can you use to clean this Broiler Pan without damaging the pan? SOS Pad? Nonstick Plastic Scrubber Pad? Can you use Metal Utensils with it? Is it easy to clean over all? Also..Does the Chrome... » Read More What can you use to clean this Broiler Pan without damaging the pan? SOS Pad? Nonstick Plastic Scrubber Pad? Can you use Metal Utensils with it? Is it easy to clean over all? Also..Does the Chrome Grill leave grill marks on meat? « Show Less
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I have scrub pads that I use on my ceramic stove that I use to clean the grill pan. You can use metal utensils on it without damaging it (on the grill). I have never had anything stick to the under pan, so clean-up is super easy. I've never seen grill marks on the meat, but, honestly, I haven't looked for them either.
1815841
I have used, nonstick plastic scrubber. I have also used 3M scrubber. I have never used SOS. I have used metal utensils. It is easy to clean if you keep up with it. scrubbing completely when you are done with it. It does not leave grill marks.
1815842
good question but I'm wary that all the other answers were on the same date
1815843
I use all of the above to clean with but SOS pads clean the best of all of them. The grill does not leave marks on the meat, it is a broiler pan and the heat comes from the top not the bottom.
1815844
I just soak it in soapy water for a few moments and I use a soft scrubber and yes it did leave grill marks on it . I love my broiler pan .
895173
I have not put mine in the dishwasher. I use "Barkeepers Friend" powdered non-abrasive cleanser and a non-scratch scouring pad to get all of the grilling mess off of the pan. I doubt that it would get very clean in the dishwasher. Just my opinion, though - I guess you could try the dishwasher and see what happens?
1089039
If you look on the Lodge web site, it says what care is needed. You can use metal utensils and you can use pretty much whatever you need to clean them. However, the most I have needed to do even for the worst cases, like frying cheeseburgers, is to heat up some water in the pan and scrape it clean with the spatula. Then just wipe it out with a sponge and re-oil.
2088859
I use a silicone mat, they can be found at Walmart, Home Depot, and other stores. I have grilled meats, fish, chicken, vegetables. They all haved turned out excellent, juicy,and with grill marks. The big bonus is the grates do not get dirty.Good luck.
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I have used a Scotch-Brite pads (with hot water and dish detergent) to clean the grate and more recently the Scotch-Brite brush (which is essentially a pointy-shaped Scotch Brite pad with a plastic handle). The cleaning process takes about 10 minutes, including the handy grease catcher thing. I have had this electric grill for well over a year now, and I'm surprised to say I haven't used my Weber charcoal grill at all in the past year. I use this thing at least once a week. It is much more convenient than charcoal, and it just seems that I'm always rushed to cook (hungry people do not want to wait) and it heats up in just 5 minutes or so. The grate is not made completely of porcelain, but is composed of a hefty metal, perhaps steel, coated in an exceptionally hard glass-like glaze, that I suspect is baked on at a very high temperature during the manufacturing process. The grate itself is easily removed, and I have washed it in the dishwasher multiple times. The grate appears no worse for the wear; specifically no rust at all to be seen. It has retained its shiny, glassy appearance after perhaps 75 vigorous cleanings. I have started using steel wool on the grate, which is something I thought would scratch it, but it does not seem to. I broke down and used steel wool (Brillo pad) after some of the baked in gunk would not come completely off with the Scotch-Brite (leaving a dull-appearing spot on surface of the grate). When you flip the grate over to clean the bottom of it, you will see it is glazed as well, and cleaning procedure is the same. I have kept the grate very clean, using the above methods, and it looks about as good as it did out of the box.
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oK as bad as it sounds never use soap on your baking pans.I was trained by some great bakers and you wipe them down as much as you can while hot.A good baker has brown pans :) .If you can not live with brown pan's use parchment paper.I have broken down and used a sos pads and (scrubbing bubbles bathroom cleaner) Good stuff .Do not use bleach / bleach water on metal it causes rust.Never soak or submerge under water (air bake pans ) ever ,water gets inside and moisture will ruin the outcome of everything you bake..Best of luck Baking blessings :)
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Heat the grill up to temperature, oil the grates using a rolled up paper towel saturated with vegetable oil and you should be fine. I rarely have food stick to this grill and I've been using it for over 3 yrs. now. Cleanup is a breeze, just brush it down with a grill brush after you finish cooking while the grill is still hot and then again before you start cooking. Wait until the grill is hot and brush it down again and then oil the grates as I mentioned above.
573565
I'm about to purchase this, and I'll share the same cleaning method on it as I do my george foreman grill... when done, unplug it, and while still hot, wet a couple of paper towels, loosely wring them out so they won't drip, lay them over the open grill, then close it ... it'll 'steam clean' itself, & when you're done eating, open it back up again & use the paper towels to complete the wipe & clean process before storing.
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Do NOT wash the grill grates in a dishwasher. The soap/chemicals are too harsh. I do not wash mine at all. I turn the burners up all the way and let the heat cook off most of the oil and grease. After it cools down or before you grill again, use a balled up hunk of aluminum foil and rub the grates clean with that. I also use a brass bristle brush to clean the grates. You could buy a rough surface plastic scrubby to scrub the grates with and then rub some vegetable oil or olive oil on the grates before you cook on them. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners on any part of your grill. Mild soap and water is fine. Do NOT wash the grill grates in a dishwasher. The soap/chemicals are too harsh. I do not wash mine at all. I turn the burners up all the way and let the heat cook off most of the oil and grease. After it cools down or before you grill again, use a balled up hunk of aluminum foil and rub the grates clean with that. I also use a brass bristle brush to clean the grates. You could buy a rough surface plastic scrubby to scrub the grates with and then rub some vegetable oil or olive oil on the grates before you cook on them. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners on any part of your grill. Mild soap... » Read More Do NOT wash the grill grates in a dishwasher. The soap/chemicals are too harsh. I do not wash mine at all. I turn the burners up all the way and let the heat cook off most of the oil and grease. After it cools down or before you grill again, use a balled up hunk of aluminum foil and rub the grates clean with that. I also use a brass bristle brush to clean the grates. You could buy a rough surface plastic scrubby to scrub the grates with and then rub some vegetable oil or olive oil on the grates before you cook on them. Don't use harsh chemical cleaners on any part of your grill. Mild soap and water is fine. « Show Less
1094565
I clean hot grill with a wet rag after each use. Then apply liberal amount of peanut oil. I do not use metal brushes as they seem to promote rusting and leave dangerous bristles behind.
2053524
Soak it for as long as you can and then scrape whatever is left. A hard plastic spatula usually works, but since it's stainless, I think it's ok to use metal to scrape it clean as well.
1922827
Hi,I use dish detergent. For stubborn use fine steel wool or SOS pads that have soap in them. The pads do not seem to scratch the surface but I have noticed that metal spoons, spatulas do. I use Pam cooking spray before I cook in this beautiful baker. We cooked a prime rib in it Christmas eve. Easy clean up for stainless steel.
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It doesn't have a non-stick coating which is why I bought this set. I wanted to avoid a non stick coating that would eventually flake into food. I did not season it. I haven't had a problem with sticking. You must cook no higher than medium heat. Clean up easy with one of those scrubbies.
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Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning. Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it.
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Any product or pad recommended for stainless steel will work fine... I have run mine in the dishwasher several times without detriment; I also use plastic scrubber and Dawn liquid for the tough spots / manual cleaning. Hope this helps...Bar Keepers Friend is excellent as well. TomT
1095871
Hi,The grill plates do not come off for cleaning. It is not a problem because cleanup is very easy with normal dish cleaning tools...ie JLD Scrubbie is perfect...George Foreman grill sponge is also really good. Both last an amazingly long time.
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It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to cook & clean with than you think! You will have no stains if you dry them right away, do not air-dry. Enjoy! It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to... » Read More It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to cook & clean with than you think! You will have no stains if you dry them right away, do not air-dry. Enjoy! « Show Less