How do you clean it? Can you grill more than sandwiches, ie burgers etc?
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You can certainly do chicken or burgers. But the plates are attached. So whatever the mess, you have to either get comfortable putting something with a cord in the sink, or just wipe it off. It wipes off pretty easily. Hope this helps.
757962
It comes with a scraper but I cleaned it simply by whipping it. I haven't tried much more than sandwiches however I have seen lots of recipe books that could give you some ideas.
757963
I am not sure how to clean it as it was a gift to my sister. But she said its pretty easy to clean, she just wipes the oil/grease off the grill with wet paper towel once its cooled. She is a vegetarian, so not sure about meat burgers but she grills all the veggies, tofu patties for veg burgers, etc. Hope this helps.
563853
the heating element is underneath the top grill. Cleanup is pretty easy. Use sponges only due to the nonstick surface. Also remember to clean the drip Tray on the side. I forgot to clean it one time but I was reminded a week later by a horrible smell.
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.
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.
2099105
Just let it "Burn-Off"..When you light your grill. Had mine for about 6 mo's..Have not cleaned it yet! Just let it get real hot on start-Up and it will clean Itself. Clean the Grate W/a wire brush when Hot.
1930340
Extremely easy. Scrape it, wire brush & empty trey. I line the drip trey with foil. It is much easer to use and clean than my humongous Stainless grill that cost $1000. & I no longer use. Want to purchase a nice big stainless grill?? cheap?? Seriously it is a great grill. We love it. It heats up real fast, also.
770098
it is a little tricky but the front metal grill can be removed by prying at the four little plastic tabs (I have done it without breaking the tabs). best bet is to keep it in place and use a high powered vacuum w/brush to clean the front and back grill.
387046
Anything non-abrasive. Don't use soap. If you have ever used a George Forman grille it should be cleaned the same way. Just gently scrape it with a sponge or plastic/wood utensil.
1925464
try cleaning it - you can use dish soap and a sponge. run just the pump under water with soap - get the grill clean - see if that helps - if not you may need a new pump. I clean mine once a month
231918
Cleaning this basket is very simple for me. What I like to do it clean it and the grill surface together with high heat. That cooks off all the grease and food bits. Then, the dish washer is the final step! It's great that it's stainless...comes out very clean and seems like it will last forever!
1306447
That's one of the beauties of it. The grill pan lifts right off and you can soak it and/or use a soft brush or nylon sponge The shell doesn't really get dirty. All it takes is a few swipes with a Clorox wipe or something similar. There's a drip tray in the base that slips right out for cleaning as well. The temperature control/cord pops right out so you can also wipe that. The grill pan is coated so not a lot sticks to it unless you cook something on a too high temperature and it browns too much. Keep the screwdriver in the tool box. No worries here. Enjoy. I love mine.
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Karen: Clean up is fairly simple. You have to take out the drip pan, which does require uncscrewing the heating element. It is really no big deal. We love the grill, it is sturdy and grills well. Let me know if you have any other questions. Jim Batastini
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1. The grill has a drip pan that sits underneath the Q to catch drippings. The pan sits inside a tray that slides in and out for easy access. Scrape the grate down while the grill is hot. I ocassionally take mine out after scraping it and letting it cool to scrub it down in the sink. I don't find the unit to be messy at all. I periodically clean the inside with soap and water, letting the excess run into the drip pan. 2. Scan or search the reviews. Someone mentions how much cooking time you can get with the 14 oz tube. Plus you'll find tips on using larger size canisters. 3. The 14 oz tubes can be found at Lowe's or Home Depot in the power tools area.
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Wow, I just read some of the review answers and I admit they are confusing! So, I will just answer your question with it is just like your outside grill. You have to clean the Delonghi! But the grill on the Delonghi is much easier to deal with and can even go in the dishwasher! You do have to follow the instructions to get the best results for both cleaning and grilling! They are not at all complicated!
13997
I never thought about cleaning it. I believe you can brush it out. My son has one and he's the neat one. I just like it very much and use it every day. I can cook, but I considering brushing and cleaning explitives which should be deleted.
1332751
I would NOT use metal brushes to clean it. The grills have a non stick coating so food debris comes off very easily. I'd use a NYLON brush or a wet soapy sponge to clean the top and bottom grills. Of course, clean it when the grilling surface has cooled down.
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Yes, Ronald.You can take off the plate above the grill,and clean it.Regards