How to Clean Waffle Maker

What You'll Need

• Soft brush or pastry brush
• Damp paper towels
• Soap-Man Lemon Glow Dish Soap
• Cooking oil
• Wooden chopsticks (for grids)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Unplug and let cool slightly

   Unplug the waffle maker and let it cool until warm but not hot. Cleaning while warm helps loosen residue.

2. 2

   Brush off loose crumbs

   Use a soft brush to sweep crumbs out of the grid pockets.

3. 3

   Wipe with damp paper towels

   Dampen a paper towel with warm soapy water and wipe the grids carefully. Wring out the towel well -- never soak the maker.

4. 4

   Clean tight spots with chopsticks

   Wrap a damp paper towel around a wooden chopstick to clean tight grid corners and the seam between plates.

5. 5

   Re-oil before next use

   Once dry, apply a thin layer of cooking oil to the grids before next use to maintain non-stick performance.

Pro Tips

• TIPPour a small amount of oil on the warm waffle maker, close it, and let sit for 5 minutes. Wipe out -- this loosens stuck batter.
• TIPNever submerge a waffle maker in water -- the electrical components will be ruined.
• TIPUse cooking spray instead of butter to prevent batter from sticking and burning onto the plates.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• XSubmerging the waffle maker in water, which destroys the electrical components.
• XUsing metal utensils to scrape, which scratches and ruins the non-stick coating.
• XCleaning while hot, which can cause burns and damage the electrical components from steam.

Frequently Asked Questions