How To Clean A Jenn Air Cast Iron Griddle

With the griddle turned off and still hot add hot water to the surface and scrape off the debris with a scraper.

How to clean a jenn air cast iron griddle. It is extremely important that the griddle is clean and seasoned before you put the marinade soaked steaks on top of it. To properly clean your griddle set it to 300 degrees and heat for 15 minutes. A trick for getting your cast iron griddle as dry as possible is to put it back over a low flame for a few minutes to evaporate any leftover moisture. Once cool wipe the griddle with a clean damp towel followed immediately by buffing it with a microfiber cloth. Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleaner.

Fold a damp towel and with the pad holder or wooden spoon go over the griddle to remove remaining residue. Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. If it s not done correctly you risk strong hot zones on the cooking. Use dish detergent if necessary and soak up the residue with a dry cloth or sponge. Also be sure to store your cast iron griddle in a dry open place if possible.

Use warm or hot water to clean but make sure to dry very well in order to avoid rusting. Once cool remove the drip tray to empty. Dip your sponge in the water and scrub the grime away. In this video jeff from miele appliances shows us a great way to clean your griddle and keep it looking great. Use a non scratch pad to clean the griddle.

Turn the griddle off and allow it to cool approximately 10 15 minutes. Now that your griddle is clean turn it on all the way up to the highest setting and let it heat up for about 10 15 minutes. Clean it with 1 cup vinegar 2 parts water. A good grease lifting soap in a sink of hot water is great for soaking your grates if they re suffering buildup. Using vinegar will help remove any residue from cleaning products that may have been used that could be causing the sticking.

Cleaning and preheating the griddle. Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. We hope this helps the jenn air team. With your griddle warm mix some warm water with your soap. If streaking rainbowing or ghosting occur use a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 2 parts water on a towel to wipe the griddle.