Is it really easy to clean? Even after grilling meat that has been marinated and there is burnt charcoal residue on the grill?
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I would suggest using a non-stick spray like PAM. When I grill marinated veggies give them a spray with the oil non-stick sprays too. After use, I put some dish washer detergent and soap; fill it up to the brim and when it STARTS to boil, shut off the stove and much of the built on grease will disappear. I find this very useful grilling many things vs. the George Forman grill which is a pain to clean as it the grills are attached to the pan. Also, you would think that these foods came off a barbeque. I am a diabetic and really enjoy eating delicious foods in such a healthy version of this grill. I would suggest using a non-stick spray like PAM. When I grill marinated veggies give them a spray with the oil non-stick sprays too. After use, I put some dish washer detergent and soap; fill it up to the brim and when it STARTS to boil, shut off the stove and much of the built on grease will disappear. I find this very useful grilling many things vs. the George Forman grill which is a pain to clean as it the grills are attached to the pan. Also, you would think that these foods came off a barbeque. I am a diabetic and really enjoy eating delicious foods in such a healthy version of this... » Read More I would suggest using a non-stick spray like PAM. When I grill marinated veggies give them a spray with the oil non-stick sprays too. After use, I put some dish washer detergent and soap; fill it up to the brim and when it STARTS to boil, shut off the stove and much of the built on grease will disappear. I find this very useful grilling many things vs. the George Forman grill which is a pain to clean as it the grills are attached to the pan. Also, you would think that these foods came off a barbeque. I am a diabetic and really enjoy eating delicious foods in such a healthy version of this grill. « Show Less
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I haven't used it this much in the summer but it does clean easily. Use my outdoor grill mostly now.
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I usually soak mine, over night with dish soap, but I have notice that has time and use wear and tear, its getting more dificult to clean, even after spraying non-stick spray before cooking.
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Yes. It is very easy to clean, being non-stick. Mine is several years old now and I use it all the time, so the non-stick isn't nearly as good as it once was, but it is still very easy to clean. Hope this helps!
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I'm sorry but I returned this item because my wife wanted the non-grill version. that being said I would expect non-stick clean up to be very easy,
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I am very happy with this grill. It cleans up beautifully even after grilling meat that has a sticky marinade. I would soak the grill in soapy water if there is coaked on residue but I have never had a problem getting it clean. I only use a plastic scrubber to avoid scratching the surface. I have another grill pan by Le Creuset that I spent 4x the amount for and it is impossible to get clean after soaking. This grill is a much better option in my opinion.
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Hi - Here's what I do: I heat the grill up for a minute or so and when it's hot I use soapy water and a wash cloth and wipe it clean. It's really hard to clean when it's cold and very easy to clean when it's warm. Good Luck!!
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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
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I bought mine last fall and use it 2-4 times a week. Usually clean it once a week (depending on what is cooked) and I use a wire brush and 1" putty knife to clean it. Yes, the grate may be somewhat scarred but is easy to clean and works as well as it did when new. So much easier to carry this traveling in my motorhome than the gas/charcoal stuff.
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I lit the charcoal and closed it and let it burn the substance off. Then next day I used a grill brush on it. Cleaned off great.
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I don't use this over high heat. I turn off the grillfirst and let it sit for a few minutes and then scrub Its been fine for me
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teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs... » Read More teflon is not safe to eat and it should not be coming off of your grill. if it is coming off of your grill when you clean it, then you are cleaning it wrong. you have to use a super soft brush and soap and water to clean your grill. don't use anything besides a soft brush. the easiest way to clean your grill is to unplug it after cooking, wait a few minutes until it cools, then rub it down with soap and water. make sure the oil and juices don't go down any drains or they will clog your drains over time. you will eventually have to pay thousands to a plumber to fix it when it clogs completely. i clean mine outside with soap, water, and a super soft brush everytime i use it. enjoy! « Show Less
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The grill is great. Chicken, pork, steak, sausages, burgers get crusty on top, juicy in the middle. I don't use a lid. I cook under the exhaust hood in my kitchen. Clean up is easy. Very little fat splatter away from the grill.
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I have used same grills for years. Spray with Non-Stick oil, prior to use. Clean with ammonia and water.Never use abrasive sponge/pad.
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The infrared grate does get discolored and needs to be cleaned periodically. I use a regular grill brush and the grill comes with a special shaped tool to get in the valleys of the grate. The grate just lifts out and takes just minutes to clean. Depending on what you cook you may want to do after every use however if your grilled item is lean without sauce you can certainly do it less frequently. The grate turns an even matte black with time regardless of cleaning habits.
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yes, it is very easy to remove. I take mine into the kitchen sink and clean it. It is Teflon coated, so it cleans like a breeze. You can also remove the grill and use it indoors. I roasted a whole chicken indoors one day when it was raining.
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Very easy. Just make sure you pre-treat the grill inside and out with the Cooking spray. I use oven cleaner on the grates and then coat them with a cooking spray before each use.
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Just let it "Burn-Off"..When you light your grill. Had mine for about 6 mo's..Have not cleaned it yet! Just let it get real hot on start-Up and it will clean Itself. Clean the Grate W/a wire brush when Hot.
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I've only had to clean burned food once, and I just covered the bottom with soapy water and let it soak overnight. In the morning, it wiped clean easily with no scrubbing.
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I find this grill pretty easy to clean. This kit is very easy to work with.
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I use the saw tooth shaped scraper that came with the grill. If you get all the loose stuff off that's good enough. The meat doesn't lay too far into the grooves. I clean mine when it is cold.
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We let it burn off for a few minutes after cooking. Then using a grill brush it's no big deal. We're not professional grill-users by any means, and it took some time to get used to this style grill. I will see the meat comes out terrific with no burning but nice grill marks.