What is the proper way to clean this after cooking with it?
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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
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I think as long as you wait until it cools to room temperature after cooking, then clean it with soap and water as you see fit.
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Do not get the body of the grill wet, mine started to crumble in the rain. The grill is scrubbed in hot soapy water and I dump the ashes out.
60712
I clean the grate in the sink with a sponge. I empty the ash from the cooker but will let a fire burn out hot and that keeps the interior fairly clean.
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Empty the ashes is all thats really called for. Clean the Grill is you are using it. In the Summer Ive taken a hose to it, water wont hurt.
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I washed it with mild detergent, dried well and sprayed Pam on the cooking surface. Be sure to use utensils for non stick cookware.Mine is still working fine.
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Clean the pan thoroughly with soap and water and oil it well with olive oil. Oil after every use.
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If I remember correctly, the instructions said to clean it with a "soft" cleanser...something like soft scrub.
473019
Just turn it inside out and clean it with soap and water. Hang it up to dry.
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I just rinse it. Very easy to clean Also you can just wipe with paper towel.
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Just wash with some warm water and dawn dish detergent. You could also toss it into your washing machine or even dish washer, however , after a few times of this , it will not look like it did when it was new. At the end of the day, to kill bacteria, after washing it well, leave it more on the wet side, put it in the microwave for about 45 seconds, it will be good to go.
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It gets pretty greasy, so I put it in a bowl with hot water (not extremely hot) and dish soap. Soak it for a few hours and just scrub it on itself with your hands. Rinse very well and lay out to dry on the counter. Wash after a few uses.
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I let it dry, then use a stiff bristle brush to clean it.After that, I run it thru my washer with light detergent on a gentle cycle and let it air dry.
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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.
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I spray it with cooking oil before using. Anything still stuck I use a Brillo pad on. Overall not too hard to clean
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I usually soak the pan in hot soapy water and use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The other suggestions that people have offered sound good, too. If you continue to have problems, contact Le Creuset for additional ideas.
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I rinse it with water. Then spray the water to flush out and clean the nozzle. Next, I repeat the process using alcohol.
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When it was new I rinsed it with 50/50 water and vinegar to clean it the first time. I usually just put a little dish soap in it now "just a drop or two" fill it half full of water, shake it really good and rinse a few times.
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I think you just burn it off. I know you don't put it in the dishwasher. We oil is before every use.
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It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher very well! It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher... » Read More It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher very well! « Show Less
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Clean it like you clean cast iron cookware. Immediately wipe with cloth or paper towels, rinse with oil dampened cloth or paper towel, if necessary use oil soaked course salt to scrub with and wipe with salad oil dampened cloth or paper towel. If you damage the surface, rebuild it by using salad oil wiped over it and warming it in the microwave for a few seconds and let cool, then wipe with cloth or paper towel, just never soak or leave immersed in water as that will leave water in the surface that could damage the pans when heated.