What is the point of the squares on the bottom? Is it hard to clean and sanitize ?
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Its cast iron so cleaning involves wiping it off with a paper towel. If you are worried about sanitizing, then cast iron would not be the best choice. The squares keep it from sticking to the press while it is cooking the meat. It works great and I use it for everything from bacon to steaks.
1553230
I just rinse it off with water after i get done using it. Just make sure all the little pieces of food aren't on it cuz then it takes some scrubbing:)
2115532
No it is pretty easy to keep clean. If you fill over the top of the filters then yes stuff will get down in the bottom. We have had ours for six months and have never actually washed it, just wipe it down a bit with a damp paper towel. Then on rare occasion take it to the sink and rinse inside bottom etc. Never had a second thought about it.
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All I do to clean mine is wipe off with a cloth and some hot water while still a little hot. You can also use a silicone spatula and some hot water. I have never had to use anything other than that.For the bottom, I am certain BKF would work. That stuff works on everything! I do not worry about the bottom though.
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Itʻs a mostly smooth bottom but it has two sections of holes that look like mini grates, Im assuming its to help with over heating? theres also 4 little points that help keep it just the tiniest bit off of whatever surface itʻs on, again I think for air circulation, but its hardly noticeable and it all snaps on in one piece, highly recommended :) It looks odd in the picture because the top part is behind the bottom part and it looks like one piece, but its actually both pieces, there isnʻt a weird split like the picture might make it seem it has.
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the dots are indented, rather than raised. i haven't had any issues with cleaning. i just wipe it down as needed.
1102814
I just got mine and haven't thought deeply about it, but wouldn't recommend it, even if the tag said yes (It's in a vacation house, so I can't go look). It has a very rich, satin-y look, and I would think dry cleaning (you could use one of the bulk or discount places) would preserve it better. It's a very attractive set. But if you were worried about pets or kids, you might want to look at something more obviously washable.
680928
There is a groove on the inside. It wasn't really problematic when cleaning it except that I had pay a little more attention to it.
1178750
It is easy to clean, however I would not buy it from here again because it is such a rough cut it will scratch your sink. Check Walgreens they have better ones.
1404063
The bottom liner removes easily. It is easy to clean. The top liner stays there and must be cleaned in place. Terry
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There are small ridges in the sides, but I haven't had a problem cleaning them. My kids drink juices out of them everyday. They wash well in the dishwasher.
1412080
Good question. I've always just replaced the entire thing. It will pull off with a little effort but I'm not sure how to sanitize it. I'd like to know the answer to that question.
1818676
there are engravings of the model on the bottom. i cannot say it is not a smooth bottom however i personally do not put it on my countertop which is granite as i am afraid it might scratch the surface.
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I sent it back it was not easy to clean and was not happy with it. Hope this helps
89351
If you are talking about the inside of the solid bowl then....It looks like it, but can't swear to it...I just rinse and wipe it out with a dry towel...use it frequently, very happy with it. Have a Great Christmas if you Celebrate it...or Happy Holidays...
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It is easy to clean. But if you use it on a routine basis, you need to be diligent in cleaning it. Otherwise it starts to have a bad odor.
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There seems to be some kinda of non stick coating inside that makes cleaning easier. Been using it for few years no problem.