Step Away From the Scouring Pad
You may be tempted to attack the mess on your panini maker?
or electric skillet or waffle iron?
with a scouring pad,
a chemical scrubber, or maybe even a knife,
but hold back. Those can all damage the nonstick coating.
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The first step to cleaning is to unplug the grill and let it cool down.
Then, using a damp paper towel,
wipe crumbs and any oily residue off the grill.
With a small amount of warm,soapy water,
firmly scrub the surface with a sponge,
paying special attention to the grooves, where oil gets trapped.