How to Clean George Foreman Grill Plates

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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When George Foreman came out with the G5 and the removable grill plates it was a relief. They can be removed easily and they are dishwasher safe. This makes them easier to clean and store. Follow these steps to learn how to clean George Foreman plates without knocking yourself out.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Remove the plates while they are still warm because this is the best time to clean them. Use oven mitts for this because they are very hot.

Step2

Run water over the plates. Stand back because the steam can burn you. You are just rinsing off the grease before it solidifies.

Step3

Use the plastic spatulas that come with the George Foreman grill to clean and scrape away the crunchy or stuck-on material. Don't use metal to scrape it off because you can remove the non-stick coating.

Step4

Scrub the George Foreman grill plates with soap, soft sponge and warm water. Wait until the grill plates are cool before you do this step.

Step5

Put the George Foreman grill plates in the dishwasher if you don't feel like scrubbing them. Do this when they are cool so you don't burn yourself or melt parts of the dishwasher. You can also put the grill plates in the dishwasher after scrubbing them to sanitize them.

Tips & Warnings

Unplug the George Foreman before removing the plates.
Always use oven mitts when handling a hot George Foreman and the grill plates.
Make sure not to have your hands or face close to the grill plates when running water over them. This can result in steam burns.