Is it difficult to clean the insert? Does the porcelain finish clean easily?
989128
No it's not difficult. Make sure you don't use anything that is really abrasive. Oh and you have to season it before using it, that's a must. Also, I was very disappointed with the fact that after a one time use the porcelain burned off or wore off. It did this where the rim of the cover sits on the lip of the insert. It really isn't a problem it's just I thought it was strange that it did this. I don't know why either.
989129
The finish will clean easily, however there seems to be many complaints about the porcelain finish not holding up well. We had a bubble defect in ours that popped off the first time my wife used it. Contacting Nesco for a replacement was useless and we ended up sending it back and purchased a similar Hamilton Beech model. Nesco's customer service was no help at all resolving the problem. They wanted the old liner sent back and insured which was more than half the original cost of the roaster. We were very disappointed with the complete transaction.
989130
It cleans but directions should be followed. I do love this versitile roaster. I wish there were also a smaller version..
989131
It cleans ok. I sprayed with veg oil first. that helped. ring around the middle at the top of the liquid was a little harder to clean. wish I had ordered it with the non stick liner. still may do that yet. if you have the option, order with the non stick insert.
989132
Yes pretty much so. Well sort of. It comes with instructions. Take it outside, that's a must because it smokes a lot. Turn it on high I think it was for 1/2 let it cool down and that's it. But, read the instruction over what I just said. I can't quite remember, but I'm pretty sure no oil was needed. They just want you to burn off whatever they put on the porcelain.
28503
Very easy to clean, just wipe off. May want to use kosher salt and the juice of a lemon to disinfect like with other cutting boards, if concerned about bacteria. Do not immerse in water. The drawer does not come all the way out, so even rinsing it under running water is probably a no-no. But it is beautiful and what types of cheese would you be putting on it to need to do that anyway....
879625
No, It is not difficult to clean it. I think it's as easy as clean another recipient!
2027198
I didn't find it hard to clean at all. The scraper makes it easy to get it out of the jar. I just put some dishwashing liquid and a little water and pulse.
2108400
Yes, it's very easy to clean. A little bit of soap & water will do the job.
1560156
Porcelain is already finished. It shouldn't normally need sealing and certainly not enhancing...so no.
176935
Cleaning is easy ... (The black collection cup can swing back and that can get irritating) . No rust so far. Will recommend it. However I wish it was not made in China.
258242
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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
1504634
I have both sizes of dutch ovens, and neither one has rusted or has any issues at all. The porcelain interior is very easy to clean. I use Bon Ami which works extremely well without scratching the surface. I do not put in the dishwasher.
777641
No its not difficult to clean, if you have purchased or thinking about it.. very good choice.
1496962
Yes, it is easy to clean. I've had it in daily use for about two months and have had no problems at all.
169023
I don't know specifically - I can say it is a very heavy, well made, high quality stainless steel insert, that is easy to clean - hope that helps.
1814718
This is summer # 2 using mine. They clean up nicely and I cook a lot of salmon, burgers, steaks, and oiled veggies on them. They certainly are enamel coated but I'm not metallurgist so I have no idea if it's porcelain. I use a wire brush to clean them and sometimes put them in the dishwasher. I've used the scrapper tool on the wire brush to remove dripping gunk but not every cook event is this necessary.
1661458
I find it very easy to clean with just a dish rag(since I really only fill it with water or iced coffee or tea). A friend whom I gave one as a gift told me that she often fills with lemonade or orange juice, and if she neglects to clean it promptly, she drops in a denture clean I g tablet, and then rinses it thoroughly. GREAT product!!
643229
It's easy. Just put the parts in the dishwasher. By chance if you don't have a dishwasher, I think it would be easy to clean. When I have rinsed the inside parts and nothing sticks.
1023527
The insert is stoneware. A rather heavy piece of ceramic type of material. Yes it removes for easy cleaning.
100665
Have not had to clean mine yet, but product is made of high grade plastic with smooth finish so it should be very easy to clean. Love this product.