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How to Clean an Electric Grill
Electric grills are used often at home and in cafés to cook meat, vegetables and halloumi; after each use, grease and burnt particles remain in the grooves of the plates and grease collects in the drip tray. Two rules matter when cleaning an electric grill: the appliance is electric, so its body is never submerged; and the plates touch food, so they are cleaned only with products that can be rinsed off with plenty of water. This guide explains how to clean an electric grill, electric grill plates and a cast iron electric grill. For sandwich toasters, see the guide how to clean a sandwich toaster.
Before you start
- Unplug it: switch the grill off and pull the plug out of the socket.
- Wait until it is warm: clean the plates once they have cooled enough not to burn your hand; grease comes off more easily from warm plates.
- Check the manual: check in the manufacturer's manual whether the plates can be removed and whether they can go in the dishwasher.
- Remove the thermostat: detach the removable thermostat and cable if there are any; do not wet these parts.
How to clean an electric grill: step by step
- Empty the drip tray; do not pour liquid fat down the sink, collect it in a container and put it in the bin.
- Push burnt particles off the plate with a plastic or wooden spatula without scraping.
- Wash removable plates and the drip tray with a soft sponge in lukewarm water with a little TETİK Dishwashing Liquid added.
- Rinse the plates with plenty of water and dry them immediately.
- Reassemble the grill only after all parts are completely dry.
How to clean electric grill plates
Wipe fixed plates that cannot be removed with a well-wrung cloth or soft sponge dampened with lukewarm water containing a little dishwashing liquid. Remove grease from the grooves by drawing the cloth along them. Then wipe several times with a clean, well-wrung damp cloth to remove detergent residue and dry with a dry cloth. Do not pour water onto the plate; it can reach the body and electrical parts. To soften burnt residue, you can lay a wet paper towel on the warm plate for a short while.
Non-stick plates
- Do not use metal spatulas, knives or steel wool on non-stick coatings such as Teflon and granite; the coating gets scratched.
- Use a soft sponge or a brush suitable for non-stick surfaces.
- For plates whose coating has worn off or is peeling, use the manufacturer's replacement plate.
- For non-stick pans: how to clean a frying pan.
How to clean a cast iron electric grill
Cast iron plates are heavy, hold heat well and can rust when damp. Clean a cast iron plate while warm with hot water, a little dishwashing liquid and a non-harsh brush; do not leave it soaking and dry it immediately. Follow the manufacturer's advice for caring for and oiling the plate. Cast iron plates do not go in the dishwasher. If rust has formed on the plate, follow the manufacturer's advice or use a spare part instead of home remedies.
Drip tray and body
- Empty the drip tray after every use and wash it in warm soapy water.
- Wipe the body with a well-wrung cloth dampened with water containing START All-Purpose Surface Cleaner at the dose on the label. According to its safety data sheet, START Genel Yüzey Temizleyici has a pH of 7–8.
- Do not wet the cable and thermostat; wipe them with a dry cloth.
- For other small kitchen appliances: how to clean a waffle maker, how to clean an air fryer.
What not to do
- Submerging the grill body in water or holding it under the tap.
- Using degreaser and oven spray on electric plates.
- Using metal spatulas and steel wool on non-stick coatings.
- Leaving a cast iron plate to soak in water.
- Cleaning the grill while it is plugged in.
For restaurants, cafés and hotel breakfasts
Electric grills are used all day in restaurants, cafés and hotel breakfast buffets; emptying the drip tray between services, cleaning the plates while warm at the end of the day and protecting non-stick plates from metal tools make for a consistent routine. For industrial fryers, see how to clean a deep fryer, and for open grills how to clean a barbecue grill. TETİK Dishwashing Liquid is produced in 750 g, 5 kg, 20 kg and 30 kg packs and START All-Purpose Surface Cleaner in a 5 L pack; for bulk purchases you can request a quote.
