How do you clean this wonderful pan & rack? After many uses it starts to build up that dark brown, baked on grease that a brillo pad didn't remove.
1595914
Mine cleans right off... I've never had a problem with anything sticking. Usually I use it, add water and soap and let it sit overnight, then it wipes right clean.
1595915
I just spray on some regular oven cleaner and let it sit for a while. That cleans it good for me.
1595916
I have not had this problem . I suggest you boil some water and baking soda in the pan on top of the stove, let it sit overnight then wash it as usual, I always line my pans with aluminum foil to prevent this from happening to any of my baking pans. I truly dislike scrubbing pan and this saves me from that dreaded chore Good Luck
1595917
I usually line it with foil before I use it. I still get build up on the rack itself but I try to think of it as "seasoning" :)
1595918
First of all, it is a coated, non-stick surface. NEVER use a metal pad to clean it.I soak it with DAWN and use the point of a wood skewer to clean the corners out.I use this pan at least once a week, and it still looks almost brand new. NOTE: If you have scratched the coating by using Brillo, it has lost its non-stick features. You may want to get a new one and clean it differently.I hope this helps.
1595919
You are NOT to use metal utensils, scouring pads or abrasive cleaners; per manufacturer's instructions. A soft sponge, scrub sponge made especially for non-stick cookware, mesh scrubber, or I use an old toothbrush to get to the corners and hard to get off residue. When I soak it for even a little while, it is much easier to get baked on residue off using these methods. I make sure it is completely dry before storing.
1595920
I haven't had that problem. Do you use spray on oil? That can cause it. If I get any spots like this, I dampin the pan and sprinkle baking soda on it. Let sit and then scour off with a non abrasive pad. Actually I put a piece of aluminum foil under the rack if I am going to cook meat..I am a rather lazy cook..good luck
1595921
Well; if you have the non-stick one, I hope that you didn't use anything abrasive (like Brillo) on it because that will totally wreck it. That said, it is not really nonstick -- it's semi-stick. That means that mine -- used according to their directions and cleaned their way too -- will not ever look like it did when new (less than a year ago). But it will get pretty clean if you let it sit in the sink with hot water and dish soap in it for a few hours and then use a Scotch (or similar) scrub sponge with the blue scrubber side on it. But, sadly, it is neither nonstick nor easy to clean.
309322
Thats not good! We bought it and have used it a lot - and no problems. If you got it from Amazon, have you contacted them first to see it you go through them or Weber? Have you cleaned it off with a brush? Maybe its clogged.
179197
Follow the instructions on the package but if you lost them It involved heating up oil in the pan. Alternatively you could just cook bacon a few times, scrape it clean with a metal spatula and clean with hot water only and a scrub brush. Dont use soap, ever! It will brown and discolor over the next few months but that is ok.
2139435
I don't see anyway to catch the grease. Letting it burn off is the best option. Then on the next use, I use a grill wire brush and clean off the metal plate & the rack.
698068
I put the oil on the pan to season it as the instructions suggest, and baked it in the oven upside down on a paper towel (to catch the drippings). I seasoned it a second time. It worked well - I did leave it in there a little longer than suggested. To clean it, I just use a paper towel - the seasoning makes a finish similar to teflon coating.
994805
Just soap and water and steel wool if needed. Aluminum pots get naturally darken over time. Mine is very dark on the bottom now. Its not caked on like with a cast iron pot. It's just the metal itself gets darker, which is expected with aluminum. This is how every aluminum pot I've ever cooked with in a restaurant has looked. Its normal
1943832
I didn't buy this item for myself so I'm unable to answer your question. Generally speaking, with regards to my other cooling racks, if there is food baked on, I soak it in the half sheet pan filled with water and mild detergent for a couple hours, scrub it clean, and dry it right away.
2023797
I have a 20+ year pizza stone that is now dark brown. Don't try to clean it, just let it happen. It develops a wonderful non-stick surface with age. All I do is scrape whatever will come off with a nylon scraper under very hot water.
360731
I haven't any problems with it, though it's not non-stick. Read somewhere that one good technique is to rub a little oil on the pan, shake in some Kosher salt and rub it in, then oil slightly again. Things sure do not stick with that. They suggested wiping it dry after, rather than washing it, to avoid needing to re-treat, but I'm not so keen on that notion. I really like my Cuisinart cookware.
457804
Try this and see if it helps. Dip pan in dish water. Pour out excess water. Sprinkle either Cameo (my favorite) or Barkeepers Friend in pan. Using a dry paper towel, scrub pan. This should remove marks. Do NOT use Brillo or SOS pads as they will scratch the finish.
930276
I've used mine twice without a bit of smoke. How did you clean the unit. Spray 409 let it stand a while, spray again and let it stand awhile longer. Then take a wet Mr Clean kitchen sponge over the entire unit inside and out. Wipe dry for a brand new looking unit. I couldn't believe how clean the unit came using the 409/Mr Clean kitchen sponge. Smoke, there might be food touching the unit as it rotates which, I would like, would cause smoke. Make sure that no food touches the heating unit while the food is rotating.
849080
I haven't used it since last fall but I believe the grill rack, griddle etc... sits on a deep pan that the grease goes into so you can then dump it into the garbage, wipe it with paper towels then wash it up with your other dishes. Cleans up nice.
981836
I washed it originally then I heated it ( be carful not to over heat it or scorch it) with bacon grease. I kept adding a little and wiping it around. After I used it, I soaked it in some water, then wiped it out, heated and greased it again. Store it in the broiler if you have one.
411925
Sorry I can't help you. I've only used mine a couple of times and have had no problem cleaning it. Did you grease and/or flour the pan first?
74770
Clean the pan thoroughly with soap and water and oil it well with olive oil. Oil after every use.
729497
I suggest a cleaner that is save for plastics called Bar Keeper's Friend. It is one of the best kitchen cleaners I've discovered over the decades. It comes in a gold color container similar in shape to what you find "Comet/Ajax" in but this is non-abrasive and leaves no residue. I've used it with a scrubby pad to completely recover a pan with years of cooked on dark gook on the bottom, that's how good it is. Amazon carries it too: Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish 12 Oz Two Pack
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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.