Is the grill grate coated (i.e. porcelain or ?) or is it bare metal? Is it aluminum or steel? Just wondering how is it easy to clean by hand.
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Dave--the body of the grill is coated and easy to clean. It's recommended to put some water in the bottom for the best cleaning. We fried bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns on it while camping and had no problems--and you know how those spatter! The grate is like a charcoal grill grate. I don't think I'll ever cook directly on the grate, only with pots and pans, just because I don't want the hassle of having to really clean the grill body. Denise and Bob M
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It is coated with, I guess, a porcelain finish. True, I do not get everything off-even with scrubbing, but, the worse mess comes off after I let it soak awhile in soapy water. I do not wash it after every use---often use a grill brush to scrap it off when it is hot. I will add here that the grill gets unusually hot and is great to sear a steak and still have it rare in the middle. I really like this grill! Thanx for reminding me-------I forgot to bring it in to soap in the sink when I last used it--will go do that right now.
1572753
it wahes up great but i wash it after every use. and it is coated...not sure what coating...but it is great, i just love this grill.
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It is coated, but I'm almost positive it is just a paint coating. I've only covered the grill with foil, because I was afraid of the paint flaking off in the heat while cooking. BUT that does make my clean up easy.
1106446
It is stainless steel. Steel wool will work, or a stiff grill brush. I get mine hot/warm and it comes clean fast
2049361
No problem with the finish at all. Nice grill grate. We put a kettle on it with chili and it held up great.
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No... it's just plain ol steel and it will rust if you let it stay wet. If you keep it dry it will perform like a champ and clean up very well I have two of them. One is on my bar-b-que and I use it instead of aluminum foil to keep the grill clean. I clean up the griddle with water when it is still hot from cooking so the steam breaks up the grease. Quick and eay.
575450
Very easy to keep clean as they provide a slotted tool to scrape clean the grate. The heat turns any residual to ashes. I use a stainless steel Brillo pad type cleaner that cleans the top ridges of the grill surface. Just a couple quick back and forth scrubs and it is clean. I have cooked out on it 3 or 4 times a week for months and never have had a drop of grease in the drip tray because it all burns to ashes. 2 thumbs up!!!
2179263
Cleaning the grills is easy. Cleaning the insides requires a lot of work. I have tried chemical de-greasers, bar keepers friend, steel wool, and oven cleaner. Steel wool works best for me. The aluminum surfaces are just plain difficult.
874417
I prefer porcelain because the baked-on crud can more easily be wire-brushed off using a grill brush. While stainless steel can also be wire-brushed off, I can't help but feel that the steel will leave a metallic taste around after each brushing. Not scientific, perhaps, but aluminum does this, so maybe steel does it, too? My Weber grill has, I believe, stainless steel drip bars below the porcelain cooking grates. I never clean these, as I think they are meant to impart a smoky flavor to what is being cooked by burning the drippings, causing the smoke.
1581390
The cooking grates are made of cast iron. I'm not sure what the rest it, probably steel. I gave this to my son for Christmas, and he loves it!
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Very easy. It all comes apart and can easily be washed by hand, which is what I do, or put in the dishwasher. The only part that really can't be cleaned is the power head. I turn the grill to the 1" side and place it in the liner pan and put hot water and soap in the liner pan so the grill soaks while we eat. Easy peasy to clean after that!
965341
Not too bad to clean because it's outdoors. It will grill without sear marks. I would suggest keeping the griddle inside because mine did rust even being seasoned with oil and a cover!
789260
Oh yes, it will eventually make your porcelain flake! It may take a year or so but it will happen. I would only use these brushes on stainless grates. For our Weber porcelain-coated cast iron grates, we use a wadded up piece of newspaper & tongs. Get your grates hot & then rub them clean. I wish Weber sold stainless versions of their grates for ALL their grills. They are so much nicer. You still get killer grill marks, heat retention without all the trouble with cast iron flaking. I've never had to replace a stainless grate but the cast iron is another story....
388676
Just get a grill cleaning brush. I use my brush to clean the grates after I use my grill and I've never had an issue getting anything off.
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The infrared grate does get discolored and needs to be cleaned periodically. I use a regular grill brush and the grill comes with a special shaped tool to get in the valleys of the grate. The grate just lifts out and takes just minutes to clean. Depending on what you cook you may want to do after every use however if your grilled item is lean without sauce you can certainly do it less frequently. The grate turns an even matte black with time regardless of cleaning habits.
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The grill is very sturdy. The body is steel, the grates are porcelain. We use a cover on ours to protect it from the elements. We are very pleased with this grill!
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Unfortunately I'm not sure I can help. I have not had this problem. I "seasoned" the cast iron grate as the directions instructed prior to my first use. I clean the grate with a brass wire brush, after use, then oil the grate after it cools. I do not wash the grate nor have I let it get wet, it is stored between uses in the grill, and always with fresh oil applied. Hope this helps.
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I don't actually know what metal it is made of, but it is powder coated. I bought the grill for my daughter, they absolutely love it, and it seems to be very durable, they have had it for a year and use it at least 2 times per week in the rainy Seattle area, sooooo......
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Not sure about the dish washer. To clean, preheat the grill to 500 and use a wire brush to scrape clean. You can also look this up on you tube. These are fantastic grates, you will not be disappointed!