what about burned on grease?
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This is a compound of very fine grit, designed for the hard-surface of Calphalon. It might take more than two or three polishes but yes, I believe it will take off burned on grease eventually. I was about to throw my own griddle away when I discovered this stuff. Now, it's nearly in mint condition after about three polishes.
1338674
Once grease as built up, turn the ceramic bricks over to burn / clean the grease off, also the ceramic are hotter by retaining more heat
1746729
I've had things that I've touched with a hot iron by accident that melted and turned brown. It looked like burned sugar, maybe. They were small spots on the edge of the sole plate but I was able to remove them with this cleaner. It may take more than one application though.
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I have not had to grease mine. I love this pan and have used it several time for things other than muffins.
737258
yes, yes, yes. just make sure the burner if turned off. enjoy you'l love it.
598020
I haven't noticed any problems with clogged burners due to grease.It has been the best cooking grill I've owned to date.
1101160
Yes I used heat synch grease. I had a tube of grease already from an older computer repair.
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Yes, it works on the nasty burned on grease on the oven window and the blackened grease on the inner edges of the oven door! I'm getting ready to sell my house & so I ran a five hour cleaning cycle for the oven but when it was finished the grease on the oven door & window was still there. I tried a degreaser, tried some Barkeeper's friend & scrubbed to no avail, but then I decided to try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it worked! It took several passes for the tough baked on grease around the inner door edges, and the Magic Eraser was wiped out when I finished, but it totally cleaned it all off and now the entire oven looks brand new again! Yes, it works on the nasty burned on grease on the oven window and the blackened grease on the inner edges of the oven door! I'm getting ready to sell my house & so I ran a five hour cleaning cycle for the oven but when it was finished the grease on the oven door & window was still there. I tried a degreaser, tried some Barkeeper's friend & scrubbed to no avail, but then I decided to try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it worked! It took several passes for the tough baked on grease around the inner door edges, and the Magic Eraser was wiped out when I finished, but it totally cleaned it all... » Read More Yes, it works on the nasty burned on grease on the oven window and the blackened grease on the inner edges of the oven door! I'm getting ready to sell my house & so I ran a five hour cleaning cycle for the oven but when it was finished the grease on the oven door & window was still there. I tried a degreaser, tried some Barkeeper's friend & scrubbed to no avail, but then I decided to try a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser and it worked! It took several passes for the tough baked on grease around the inner door edges, and the Magic Eraser was wiped out when I finished, but it totally cleaned it all off and now the entire oven looks brand new again! « Show Less
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I oil the grill before using. Seldom does the flame hit the actual grill, but if and when it does, not an issue. Good product.
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I have never had it burn. I think the important thing is to make sure you clean your nails and cuticles with a nail brush and warm soap and water to make sure all the nail polish remover is cleaned off and the sooner to get the acetone off your hands the less is absorbed into the system. The only think I can think of as the cause of the burning is that the nail polish remover is trapped underneath.
1340493
No, we would only season a cooking grate. You could rub cooking oil into the burner to keep it from drying out.
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No just clean it good after you put it on or your fingerprints and grease marks will stain the metal. Never had any heat problems.
494358
I don't know. The grease from the hot dog may be too much. There is nothing in the manual regarding cooking hotdogs.
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Instructions say so. I haven't done it, but I suppose you should take it to a garage if you don't have a grease gun. Mac
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We used Barkeepers Friend cream cleanser and small sponge. We had to let the baked-on grease stains sit in soapy hot water solution for the fry pan.
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I use formula 409. If it's baked on or burnt on grease, then you will need something stronger like soak it in ammonia for a 24 hr period. Normal greasy splatters will go away with 409 or Dawn dish liquid and VERY hot water.
729794
I used it on the grill, over part and the hood. It does a great job on removing the grease.