My Grill Press Seems Difficult to Clean...

[sunnygirl in nd]

Am I doing something wrong? It seems rough like sandpaper and everything sticks to it. Was I suppose to season it or something?

 

[BeckyC5830]

The Grill Press is a rougher texture as it's cast iron. In the CYW video they recommend spraying the press with oil before using. I forgot to do it and got the same results as you, but next time I'll spray it.

 

[flemings99]

I had trouble the first few times but haven't since. I've been pre-heating it dry for the chicken your way and it's cleaning great. I am making sure to clean it as soon as it cools.

I also think it depends on what you use it for. Hamburgers are harder to clean off it than chicken!

I'd also recommend using the PC kitchen brush. Love it!

 

[bostonbelle]

I'd also recommend using the PC kitchen brush. Love it!

I too recommend the brush! Makes the cleanup much easier!

 

[pamperedlinda]

You might need to use some Baking Soda on it - I had to do that last week and it worked great!

 

[DebbieJ]

I always spray mine with oil using the Kitchen Spritzer and never have too much of a problem.

 

[babywings76]

I have a question that I've been meaning to ask you guys...Are we supposed to avoid using soap on it since it's cast iron? I couldn't find mention of that in the U&C, but maybe I missed it.

 

[ShelbyMichalek]

I'm not sure about soap/cast iron. My mother swears by cast iron pans (has 4 or 5 of them) and we always used Dawn to wash them.

 

[BethCooks4U]

The grill press is coated so it is not the same as cast iron pans and doesn't get seasoned. I use soap and the kitchen brush or a scotch green pad.

 

[nancy ellen]

What does “a more thorough cleaning” entail. Nothing that I’ve tried removes the tacky residue on my bacon press. Thank you.

 

[Admin Greg]

What does “a more thorough cleaning” entail. Nothing that I’ve tried removes the tacky residue on my bacon press. Thank you.

Try soaking it in a vinegar solution for 15min and use a non-abrasive scrubber.