Are the plates removable and/or dishwasher safe? My current waffle maker is pretty hard to clean.
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They don,t appear to be removable. That has not been a problem for me. I hit it with a shot of Pam when I pour in the batter. That combined with what appears to be a great Teflon covering prevent sticking. After use I just wipe it down. One point follow the directions for pouring in the batter. To much and it will will pop the grill open and make a mess. One other point when you turn it on to make your first waffle wait approx. a minute after it beeps its ready. I love this machine makes GREAT waffles. The first one will seem slow but when you get going you can really get the production going. By the way the waffles are big. Hope this helps They don,t appear to be removable. That has not been a problem for me. I hit it with a shot of Pam when I pour in the batter. That combined with what appears to be a great Teflon covering prevent sticking. After use I just wipe it down. One point follow the directions for pouring in the batter. To much and it will will pop the grill open and make a mess. One other point when you turn it on to make your first waffle wait approx. a minute after it beeps its ready. I love this machine makes GREAT waffles. The first one will seem slow but when you get going you can really get the... » Read More They don,t appear to be removable. That has not been a problem for me. I hit it with a shot of Pam when I pour in the batter. That combined with what appears to be a great Teflon covering prevent sticking. After use I just wipe it down. One point follow the directions for pouring in the batter. To much and it will will pop the grill open and make a mess. One other point when you turn it on to make your first waffle wait approx. a minute after it beeps its ready. I love this machine makes GREAT waffles. The first one will seem slow but when you get going you can really get the production going. By the way the waffles are big. Hope this helps « Show Less
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No, they are not removable. don't try to clean the black iron part. get it hot and the batter will flake off. then wipe with towel. as for the stainless part, it doesn't get hot, but I pre coat it with oil before cooking to keep batter from sticking. hope this helps
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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. I LOVE my Waring Pro Double Belgian Waffle maker. Every waffle comes out PERFECT every time and clean up is a breeze! (This is a totally different experience from my old waffle iron that was a pain to clean & the waffles stuck no matter what I did; I dreaded hearing my family's request for waffles.)
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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!!
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I'm not sure if the plates are removable and I highly doubt they are dishwasher safe. They are coated non-stick coating and the instructions say to simply wipe clean with a paper towel or napkin. We simply spray with a small amount of oil and the waffles practically fall out when they are done. They don't stick.
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Amy, the plates are not removeable, but if you season it according to directions all you do is remove the waffle after cooking and the plates remain clean. My brother has this same waffle maker and after seeing his I bought this one because I also had another one that I stopped using because it was a pain to use and clean. You may need to wipe the outside of the maker if some batter spills over the edge. I don't think you'll be disappointed if you buy this product
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Hi Laura. The Calphalon No Peek Waffle Maker is one piece; the plates do not come off. However, it is super easy to clean. After use, let it cool and wipe clean with a wet washcloth or paper towel. Hope this helps. :)
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Yes they are removable. The plates are reversible so on one side it is waffle textured and smooth on the other. The waffle plates are for traditional waffles (think eggos) and not the thick Belgium waffle
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No, plates don't come out. But all you need to clean them is a wet paper towel. They clean up fairly easily, and you don't need to scrub them with a lot of soap.
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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.
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I do not have a dishwasher, but have used the dishes in the microwave continuously for eight months. No problem at all. I can not imagine that they would not be dishwasher safe. They are beautiful. The dinner plates generously sized.
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Extremely easy to remove and clean! I disagree with the person that said to avoid washing them in the dishwasher. The manual says they're dishwasher safe and they are. I always wash the plates in the dishwasher and they still look brand new!
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No, the plates are NOT removable for washing. However, I find that they can be easily cleaned using a damp dishcloth and a clean toothbrush, if necessary. With the exception of recipes containing chocolate (chocolate, not cocoa powder), I have not had anything stick to the plates when I prepare them according to the directions that came with the press.
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The plates are not removable, no. Technically, you don't need to 'clean' a waffle maker, especially if it's teflon-coated. Just take a paper towel and wipe away any residue. I use a 2" natural bristle paint brush, slightly moistened with vegetable oil. Does the trick very nicely.
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The plates do not come out but no bad unless you really make a mess. Very non-stick which us good. Not too happy overall. The bottom cooks perfectly but the top never seems to brown the waffles enough.
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The plates are removable. The plates are reversible for waffles and grilling as well.
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Yes the plates are removable and clean up is a breeze! I LOVE this grill...
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The outside can be cleaned with a dish cloth. There is little cleaning necessary for the inside. If any crumbs remain, simply tilt the unit and use a brush to remove them. I also recommend seasoning the waffle iron about every 3 months based on usage, as this also serves as cleaning for mine. This is done by using a small amount of cooking oil (I prefer vegatable oil) and a brush to coat the teflon (top and bottom) while hot. After letting stand hot for several minutes, I poor batter in and dispose of the first waffle since it contains excess oil. I then continue cooking waffles as normal. As long as you don't scratch the teflon and have enough butter in your waffle mix, you should never have to worry about sticking. I've had mine for a while now and it is still in excellent condition. In fact, I have two of them and I am pulling the second one out on New Year's Day because we host a big brunch for extended family. Enjoy!
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There is nothing in the instruction booklet or imprinted on any of the parts that indicate they are dishwasher safe so my assumption (as dangerous as that can be) that they are NOT dishwasher safe. The trays are not very card to clean and I really prefer to clean them by hand as there are a lot of openings that could trap bits of whatever you're processing. I've used mine almost daily since receiving it and really like the unit. I've had no trouble with it. Give it a shot.
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My daughter just informed me that the grills are not removable but the unit is very easy to clean. Must seasoned with oil before first use. Loves the waffle iron and the ease of storage.
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Okay you can't "change plates", but does this mean you can't remove the plates to wash them? My old one has that and I would hate to go back to having to deal with permanent plates.
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I use Pam or Crisco spray. Both with no issues. Waffles slide out onto the plate.