How do you clean the waffle plates
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I never spray my plates w/ oil (because I've never needed to), and so I just wipe my plates down with a soft cloth at the end. If there is a bit of fruit sticking to them (rare), I use a damp cloth.
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I've never needed to do a lot with them, just wipe them over with a cloth. The plates are non-stick and I've never had any batter sticking to them. Like Max Maxwell I have never needed to use oil on the plates.
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Wipe with a damp cloth, it needs no more than that. Any overflow is caught in the removable drip pan.
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I use a wet paper towel. I usually make blueberry or strawberry waffles. The fruit tends to burn a little. A wet paper towel cleans the oils and the residue left by sugar in the fruit. I hope this was helpful.
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Easy to clean with a soft cloth, warn water and soap. Love this waffle iron.
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Hi Lucy, first of all please dont boil dishwater in them! Be sure you bring your pan up to temperature (no higher than medium heat) then add oil, then food to cook. To clean, let pan cool then wash with hot soapy water and scrub with Non-Abrasive pad. To remove stains use Barkeepers Friend Stainless Steel cleaner. You can get this at Walmart. Follow directions on label. Hope this helps!
1104323
I used straight dish washing detergent and a non scratch scouring pad! I have also heard rubbing alcohol will work although I have not tried it. Good luck! I love love these pans!
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I use a very small amount of oil. The iron surface is teflon and may not need it,but I wanted to insure the waffles didn't stick.
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Use a Teflon safe sponge like scrubeez, and Dawn dish detergent. Soak for a while and then scrub.
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No, the plates don't come off but if you follow the directions and put vegetable oil on first, clean-up is super easy. One paper towel and you're done.
511854
I wipe them after each use; very easy to do even when some bits of brown sugar get stuck. Definitely recommend this waffle maker.
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Season the waffle maker by lightly brushing it with vegetable oil or bacon grease placing it back on the burner or grill and letting it cool. If it is brand new season it twice before use and once after. After use clean it with warm water and a stiff brush. Do not use soap! If you season it on a grill or in an oven unscrew the wood handles first. People have been seasoning cast iron with bacon fat for centuries. I usually use olive oil or canola oil. The key is to use it lightly! See the Lodge videos on this subject on You Tube.
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Soap and a soft dish cloth. They clean easily. Food rarely gets stuck on them, if so soak for awhile and wash them with a soft cloth.
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Spray it with Pam before you use it and after every 2-3 waffles. That's the only thing I found to work.
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Follow directions to wash & dry bottom plates - probably some dirt shorting out plates
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I use Pam or Crisco spray. Both with no issues. Waffles slide out onto the plate.
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No, the plates aren't removable. That's counterbalanced by the fact that they never need oiling after the first use. I use my waffle make daily, and have used many, and no others have had this virtue (though many claimed to do so). Plus, it is lasting more than most (except maybe Toastmaster, Black & Decker, and Villaware), and, most importantly, cooks waffles far better than any other I've tried.
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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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I forgot to spray the waffle iron and was still able to get the waffle out. I think you will have to spray any waffle iron because it just makes it easier to remove. I am very pleased with this iron and it gets used almost every day :)
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Michelle, Perhaps, You placed too much batter in the waffle maker! Pry it open and clean it out good. Then, use the correct amount required in the instructions for each waffle to be made. Don't forget to use some sort of shortening, butter, oleo, olive oil or Pam! Good Luck, ours works great, so will yours!!!Charlie
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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!!