How do I clean these after 1 year? I bought them last spring and I'm trying to clean them: I used the aluminum foil trick; I put foil down on the grates weighted down with bircks for 15 minutes, then tried to steam clean the residue with a brass bristle brush and it seems they are still dirty. Can anyone help? How do I clean these after 1 year? I bought them last spring and I'm trying to clean them: I used the aluminum foil trick; I put foil down on the grates weighted down with bircks for 15... » Read More How do I clean these after 1 year? I bought them last spring and I'm trying to clean them: I used the aluminum foil trick; I put foil down on the grates weighted down with bircks for 15 minutes, then tried to steam clean the residue with a brass bristle brush and it seems they are still dirty. Can anyone help? « Show Less
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Let it cook off on low heat for 30-40 mins. Make your you keep an eye on things. Then use cooking spray designed for grills in the future!!!!!!!
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Check amazon lol. I was told by customer service that the grates are not seasoned and that they should be seasoned before using them. I've seen aluminum and steel plates that might fit as one piece, not two. I personally stay away from aluminum.
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First, you line the top and bottom with heavy tin foil. Make sure to leave a hole at the bottom for the grease dripping to fall to the pan below. After I cook, I have a water mist sprayer. I have a grill brush and scrub the grates. The mist turns to steam and helps get the stubborn stuff off. When the tin foil gets yucky, I replace it with fresh. Especially good if you travel with the grill and don't want grease in your car. Deb
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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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I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates if I am going to cook chicken. When the chicken is done cooking there is still enough residue on the grates to prevent rusting. I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates... » Read More I have an 11 year old weber genesis with cast iron grates. The newer weber cast iron grates are coated, my 11yr old grates are not. I live in Columbus OH also and there is no rust. The trick is to treat the grates with oil when new. Each time you cook a greasy hamburger the fat will remain behind when you are done. Be careful not to use too high of a heat or you will burn this "seasoning" off of the grates. You can always take your favorite spray oil and lightly coat the grates when done cooking and they should last for a long time. I like to use a butter-garlic oil on the grates if I am going to cook chicken. When the chicken is done cooking there is still enough residue on the grates to prevent rusting. « Show Less
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I haven't tried them in the dishwasher. I usually power wash them once or twice a year. Each time I grille I turn the grill on high for five or ten minutes and burn off residue from the last use and use a wire brush to remove the stuff that gets burned on.
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Don't put anything in the dishwasher and do NOT use bleach on any of the parts as it will pit and discolor the parts. It doesn't take long to clean them up with soapy water and dry them. The hardest thing to clean is the grinder plate (with all the holes) and that can be cleaned quickly by using your sprayer in your sink. Use a toothpick to dislodge stubborn bits. I store my blades and plates in a Ziploc bag with a small bag of dessicant to absorb moisture. I also wrap the parts in brown paper that prohibits rust. Congratulations you've chosen a great grinder!
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I use them with a chimney of lump charcoal and put two starters in the bottom of an aluminum pan, light them, and place the chimney on top. When they're ready I dump them into the grill where I've placed 2 full chimney's of unlit lump charcoal. I've not had a problem with these leaving any waxy residue, they burn up and remain this strange little shell almost like Styrofoam. If you light the charcoal with them right in your grill, they will end up being completely burned up, you'll not know they were in there. I swear by these and will never use anything else, they are amazing little cubes!
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My wife will not wash pans by hand. She told me staight up when I bought them that they were going into the dishwasher. After about a year of use and dishwasher washing they are still doing fine. My children also use them a lot and careless use of metal utensils has led to some light scratches in the most frequently used pans, but they still don't stick, and I haven't noticed much difference in performance due to the dishwasher. Still - one would expect longer life if you was them by hand. There is some change in color in the stainless base but it doesn't effect cooking performance. (I tried to get the kids to wash them by hand, but if mom won't...) My wife will not wash pans by hand. She told me staight up when I bought them that they were going into the dishwasher. After about a year of use and dishwasher washing they are still doing fine. My children also use them a lot and careless use of metal utensils has led to some light scratches in the most frequently used pans, but they still don't stick, and I haven't noticed much difference in performance due to the dishwasher. Still - one would expect longer life if you was them by hand. There is some change in color in the stainless base but it doesn't effect cooking performance. (I... » Read More My wife will not wash pans by hand. She told me staight up when I bought them that they were going into the dishwasher. After about a year of use and dishwasher washing they are still doing fine. My children also use them a lot and careless use of metal utensils has led to some light scratches in the most frequently used pans, but they still don't stick, and I haven't noticed much difference in performance due to the dishwasher. Still - one would expect longer life if you was them by hand. There is some change in color in the stainless base but it doesn't effect cooking performance. (I tried to get the kids to wash them by hand, but if mom won't...) « Show Less
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I cleaned them in the tub with warm water and an earth friendly dish soap I purchased at costco. Then I ran the shower over them to rinse and laid a towel over them and an kind of rolled it around to get excess moisture off (help keep clear of spots) then air dry for a bit. There are ways to sanitize also, but I haven't done this as it makes me a little nervous. U can dilute a tiny bit of bleach in water let soak, rinse and air dry. If measured accurately it's supposed to be non toxic. There are also sanitizing solutions you can buy. At least one website with information is the fisher-price.com search cleaning plastic toys. I hope this helps. I cleaned them in the tub with warm water and an earth friendly dish soap I purchased at costco. Then I ran the shower over them to rinse and laid a towel over them and an kind of rolled it around to get excess moisture off (help keep clear of spots) then air dry for a bit. There are ways to sanitize also, but I haven't done this as it makes me a little nervous. U can dilute a tiny bit of bleach in water let soak, rinse and air dry. If measured accurately it's supposed to be non toxic. There are also sanitizing solutions you can buy. At least one website with information is the... » Read More I cleaned them in the tub with warm water and an earth friendly dish soap I purchased at costco. Then I ran the shower over them to rinse and laid a towel over them and an kind of rolled it around to get excess moisture off (help keep clear of spots) then air dry for a bit. There are ways to sanitize also, but I haven't done this as it makes me a little nervous. U can dilute a tiny bit of bleach in water let soak, rinse and air dry. If measured accurately it's supposed to be non toxic. There are also sanitizing solutions you can buy. At least one website with information is the fisher-price.com search cleaning plastic toys. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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That doesn't sound like your pan was properly sealed or finished. You should be able to use nonabrasive scrubbies and the pan should be like new. I've used mine for years and only had issues when someone used them on high even after they were told these pans don't need high heat. If you follow Pinterest do a search and you might find a cause and/or diy fix. Good luck and I will add any ideas I find.
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I had the exact same problem. I finally broke down and bought some extra tips. Supposedly you can soak them in acetone to clean the tips.(I think it needs to soak for 24 hrs.
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My wife actually got them apart. Try soaking them in hot, then cold water. Particularly cold (icy) water on the inside and very hot on the outside bowl. Be patient and repeat. Use a thin knife. Plastic or something flimsyer than the bowls, and work to pry them apart. Really have to be patient or you'll break them. Wife said she spent all day working on them. I think the detergent idea from the other poster is good too. That stuff is slippery and should loosen them up.
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I don't cook on them. I heat them on grill next to steak. To clean, scrub with hot water ( no soap) , dry , apply a coating of cooking oil. with paper towel.
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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.
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after I used them and they are GREAT! I washed them off and dried them in a warm oven. I use and put away. Mine do not stay out in the elements long. I would imagine that it would take a long time to rust out bad. They work perfectly and catch the problem animal immediately.
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For my friend's grill in Las Vegas with the dry climate you can rinse with (soapy) water and let it dry out and simply scrub the grill.Out on the coast in California, just scrub the grill and simply dump out the ashes and brush out the excess ash. Do NOT get it wet, it will start to crumble. After every use, put it away in a dry space. Mine lasted barely 2 years before it started to fall apart. I'll charge this to experience and will not buy another one. Btw, I bought mine from an seller in Florida and it came with a cracked ceramic grill which never was replaced, so that also the help with my experience. Just an FYI. For my friend's grill in Las Vegas with the dry climate you can rinse with (soapy) water and let it dry out and simply scrub the grill.Out on the coast in California, just scrub the grill and simply dump out the ashes and brush out the excess ash. Do NOT get it wet, it will start to crumble. After every use, put it away in a dry space. Mine lasted barely 2 years before it started to fall apart. I'll charge this to experience and will not buy another one. Btw, I bought mine from an seller in Florida and it came with a cracked ceramic grill which never was replaced, so that also the... » Read More For my friend's grill in Las Vegas with the dry climate you can rinse with (soapy) water and let it dry out and simply scrub the grill.Out on the coast in California, just scrub the grill and simply dump out the ashes and brush out the excess ash. Do NOT get it wet, it will start to crumble. After every use, put it away in a dry space. Mine lasted barely 2 years before it started to fall apart. I'll charge this to experience and will not buy another one. Btw, I bought mine from an seller in Florida and it came with a cracked ceramic grill which never was replaced, so that also the help with my experience. Just an FYI. « Show Less