How to Clean a Teflon Waffle Iron
Waffle irons are one way to make delicious waffles at home. Unfortunately, making waffles in a waffle iron also creates a mess in the waffle iron. Many waffle irons have a Teflon coating to help prevent the batter from sticking to the iron. There is no quick way to clean a Teflon waffle iron. You cannot submerge the Teflon waffle iron in water and you cannot use harsh abrasives. The best way to clean the waffle iron is using a simple toothbrush. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug your waffle iron power cord and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Lift the lid of the waffle iron to speed the cooling time.
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Brush crumbs away from the grooves of the waffle iron with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Ensure you remove crumbs on the upper and lower plates.
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Soak up any puddles of oil inside the grooves with a paper towel. Continue cleaning both sides of the griddle with a damp cloth removing any stuck-on batter.
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Apply a few drops of cooking oil to burnt-on batter and allow it to soak into the batter. Remove with a damp cloth. Clean the outside of the waffle iron with a soft, dry cloth.
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