primitives face quandary with non-stick waffle irons

[franksolich]

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Oh my.

housewolf  (1000+ posts)        Sat Dec-05-09 12:36 AM
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Non-stick Waffle Iron Owners..

How do you clean yours? Mine is all covered with "gunk", looking for some ideas as to how to clean it since it says not to submerge it in water.

Paper Roses  (402 posts)      Sat Dec-05-09 08:17 AM
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1. So much for new-and-improved. I'd sell my soul for one of the old type where you could remove the plate and wash it in the sink. One side for waffles, one for grilled cheese.,

I have two new Belgium waffle makers and both are a pain to clean. I' give them away in a flash if I could scrounge up an old (metal)one.

Now I let them cool a bit and brush them off with a clean old toothbrush, then sponge.

The bonfire's too new, so the always-helpful Grandma and the always-bitchy defrocked warped primitive haven't seen it yet.

Any ideas, anybody?

franksolich suggests screw waffles, and just make pancakes, which are the same thing.

And one never has problems cleaning a cast iron griddle.

[GOBUCKS]

housewolf  (1000+ posts)        Sat Dec-05-09 12:36 AM
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Non-stick Waffle Iron Owners..

How do you clean yours? Mine is all covered with "gunk", looking for some ideas as to how to clean it since it says not to submerge it in water.

DUmmy housewolf, it's very simple. They say not to submerge your waffle iron, because it has air pockets inside that will cause it to partially float. What you have to do is plug it in, turn it on (that's very important, because the heat speeds the cleaning), and plunge it quickly into a sink full of warm water, holding it down with both hands. You'll be shocked by how well that works. You will never use a dirty waffle iron again.

[franksolich]

DUmmy housewolf, it's very simple. They say not to submerge your waffle iron, because it has air pockets inside that will cause it to partially float. What you have to do is plug it in, turn it on (that's very important, because the heat speeds the cleaning), and plunge it quickly into a sink full of warm water, holding it down with both hands. You'll be shocked by how well that works. You will never use a dirty waffle iron again.

Damn, you're good, sir.

Admirable.

[SilverOrchid]

Just use a clean wet sponge while it is still warm.

[miskie]

Just use a clean wet sponge while it is still warm.

Well, there's the problem. Most Primitives have never been acquainted with clean.

[IassaFTots]

I am with Frank, just make pancakes.  I do have a George Foreman, and I throw damp paper towels in right after I take out the food.  It helps getting gunk out.

[jukin]

The answer, of course, is to tax the waffle maker and then provide a government 800 line to tell DUmbassses how to clean them.

[debk]

Guess taking a damp paper towel and wiping over it is too difficult to think of without taking it to committee....

Besides ...if you spray the thing with Butter Pam first ....nothing sticks to the surface.

Though if one is careless in pouring on the batter and then burns them.........