Perhaps the thought of scraping the batter from huge amount grooves and slots often keep you from making a delicious waffle breakfast. Come on, never mind! All your waffle iron needs is a little grooming. Properly cared for grills do not burn, and you can brush the waffle iron in a few seconds with a brush. PERFORMANCE TECHNIQUE. After making the waffles, remove the crumbs from the wire racks with a soft plastic brush, while the waffle iron is still warm. Do not wash the grates or pour liquid on them, otherwise they will have to be processed again. Let the waffle iron cool and wipe off any spills or splashes with outside use a damp sponge or all-purpose cleaner while it is still fresh. TIPS PASSING. Proper maintenance of the grill surface is very important if you want to quickly clean your waffle maker. All waffle irons need to be processed before using them for the first time, and periodically during use, especially if the waffles begin to stick to the surface. Brush unsalted grease or oil on the grates and heat until they start to smoke. To absorb excess fat, bake the waffle according to the manufacturer's instructions for time and temperature. (Usually the waffle is done when the waffle iron stops smoking.) Throw away the waffle. You now have a lovely crafted waffle maker. The grates must be reworked if washed with soapy water. EXTREMELY. If you need to remove crumbs and do not have a soft brush, wipe the warm grates with a paper or dishcloth. ATTENTION! Unplug the waffle maker before cleaning to avoid burns or electric shock.

Sunny glade

20.11.2009, 21:45

She took out an old Soviet-era waffle iron from the bins. I decided to clean frying surfaces from soot. I opened them from the base, tried to clean the fairies - it does not take! Then I did not find anything better how to treat with Shumanite (a means for removing burnt fat). On the bottle it was written that food surfaces can be processed. Processed. The carbon is blown off like a wind, everything is clean, ... BUT when you run it over the tiles with a sponge or a cloth, they turn black - and this is definitely not dirt.
Now I think: it was me who washed away the surface layer - some valuable protective covering and now the thing is ruined? It looks like frying on it is now unsafe for your health?

I'm right? Now carry the waffle iron to the trash heap?

20.11.2009, 21:49

It looks like the frying surfaces were made of aluminum. After the dishwasher, I threw out the stewpan, which was kept from Soviet times, given by my mother-in-law.

20.11.2009, 21:50

Sunny glade

20.11.2009, 22:01

Take soap, a stiff brush, everything will be washed off.

So everything has already been "laundered" :))

20.11.2009, 22:08

Sunny glade

20.11.2009, 22:20

there is no protective layer there. Aluminum interacts with oxygen to form aluminum oxide. You "cleaned" it. Wait a little - it will appear again.
This is an object from the last millennium - what a protective layer, then the words did not know such a thing: 020:
Did you mean it (found it on the Internet)?

“The fact is that the surface of aluminum, in contact with oxygen in the air, is covered with a thin, but very dense and strong film of aluminum oxide, which, even if damaged, recovers on its own. Thanks to this resistant film on the surface of aluminum, metal practically does not pass into food. "

20.11.2009, 22:31

I'm still alive

Sunny glade

20.11.2009, 22:33

I'm still alive
and saved pretty well ...: fifa:

I have already edited the previous post ....
And how long to wait until this layer is restored?

20.11.2009, 22:34

So everything has already been "laundered" :))
Everything looks very clean! Just like new, and when you rub it, it’s black with such a bluish tinge.
And about the hard brush: the instructions say not to touch with metal objects. (Perhaps so as not to damage this protective layer) ... And clean only with a dry cloth. Perhaps that is why a long-term carbon deposit has formed, which cannot be washed off with anything (on the corrugated surface, all the same, all the fat cannot be removed with a rag)

What's so funny? Aluminum metal is soft, clean off the layer that has interacted with Shumanite and bake.

/ Checked.

Sunny glade

20.11.2009, 22:50

What's so funny? Aluminum metal is soft, clean off the layer that has interacted with Shumanite and bake.

/ Checked.

Yes, I'm laughing at myself: first I did it, then I thought :))

Updated 02.10.2017

When it comes to an old cast iron waffle iron for baking waffles on ordinary stove inherited from your mother, you can apply the same cleaning methods to her as for old pans. After all, a waffle iron is actually two frying pans with handles connected to each other. Place the waffle dough on one of them, and press the other on top. Then we bake the dough on the stove, turning the waffle iron on one side or the other. Cleaning such a waffle iron is as easy as shelling pears. Just put it in a container of water and wait an hour or two.

You should take care of such a waffle iron in the same way as for a regular frying pan from similar material, that is, clean and wash according to the manufacturer's recommendations after each use of the cookware. If you do this constantly, then carbon deposits on the waffle iron will not accumulate. But if time is lost, and carbon deposits are still collected, then a problem arises: how to return the product to its external initial appearance and clean, bakeable, internal work surface.

With a thick layer of soot and grease soot, this is not at all easy to do. We'll have to work hard.

Of course, it is easier to get rid of carbon deposits using industrial chemicals, which can always be purchased at the store. But, despite the fact that they are able to quickly dissolve old fat, they should not be used in this case. Harmful inorganic acids and chemical substances, which are necessarily part of these funds, will not be completely washed off inner surface waffle iron no matter how hard you try. Because of this, the remnants of harmful "chemistry" get into our body with food and, like a time bomb, gradually poison it.

Folk cleaning methods

For kitchen utensils, including waffle makers, use other, ecological methods of cleaning from carbon deposits. I suggest remembering folk ways used by our grandmothers. Suitable for cleaning dishes from carbon deposits:

• Soda (baking or soda ash)- perfectly cleans and softens any hardening on the dishes.
• Vinegar and lemon acid - whiten stains, eliminate bad smell fight fat.
• Dry mustard- perfectly degreases and cleans the surface of dishes.
• You can also use a household natural soap and clerical (silicate) glue. They, too, are often found in homemade cleaning products.

A common practice to get rid of carbon deposits is to use a container large enough to hold a waffle iron or other kitchen items that need to be cleaned of carbon deposits (pans, pans, baking pans, etc.) Fill with water to cover all items fully. Add a generous handful of soda and a bottle or two of silicate glue to the water.

There are also recipes where and laundry soap... All this should simmer. The boiling time depends on the age of the deposits and the thickness of the carbon layer. It may take several hours. During this procedure, turn on the hood or open a window, as during the boiling of the solution, vapors with heavy, unpleasant odor... I am sure that many people no longer like this method.

But that is not all. If there is a lot of carbon deposits, it will not dissolve completely, but will only soften. Even after prolonged boiling, additional efforts will be required to completely remove the black layer of burning from the dishes. Moreover, you can use a steel washcloth or knife only to clean the outside and sides of the waffle iron.

And its inner surface cannot be scratched. Here you need to work with a not very hard brush. For example, a soft toothbrush will work well for cleaning a checkered or honeycomb work surface. This work is painstaking and laborious.

If you don't have the patience for such a job, part with the old, antediluvian waffle iron. Buy yourself a new, modern electric waffle iron.

Electric Waffle Maker Care

Many models electric waffle makers have a non-stick coating on work surfaces. At proper care behind the device, carbon deposits have no chance. Simply, after using the device, sweep away all the crumbs with a soft brush and wipe warm surface a grease-absorbing paper towel or tissue. Soften the adhering dough residues with vegetable oil.

If the work surfaces are removable, maintenance is even easier. Remove them, rinse with water, wipe dry and replace.

If you do not follow these rules in time, you run the risk of making yourself a problem with cleansing old fat again. And an electric appliance, unlike an old ordinary waffle iron, cannot be dipped in water and boiled (I hope everyone understands this).

True, it is possible to partially apply on stubborn places with a self-made paste from the aforementioned folk remedies... Then gently clean the problem area with a soft brush or cloth.

How to clean the working surface of the device is always indicated in the instruction manual. It is unreasonable to ignore this important information... After all, there are both general recommendations and specific ones for your waffle iron.

If we are talking about an old cast iron waffle iron for baking waffles on a regular stove, which you inherited from your mother, then you can apply the same cleaning methods to it as for old pans. After all, a waffle iron is actually two frying pans with handles connected to each other. Place the waffle dough on one of them, and press the other on top. Then we bake the dough on the stove, turning the waffle iron on one side or the other. Cleaning such a waffle iron is as easy as shelling pears. Just put it in a container of water and wait an hour or two.

You should take care of such a waffle iron in the same way as for a regular frying pan made of similar material, that is, clean and wash according to the manufacturer's recommendations after each use of the dishes. If you do this constantly, then carbon deposits on the waffle iron will not accumulate. But if time is lost, and carbon deposits have nevertheless gathered, then a problem arises: how to return the product to its original appearance and a clean, bakeable, inner work surface.

With a thick layer of soot and grease soot, this is not at all easy to do. We'll have to work hard.

Of course, it is easier to get rid of carbon deposits using industrial chemicals, which can always be purchased at the store. But, despite the fact that they are able to quickly dissolve old fat, they should not be used in this case. Harmful inorganic acids and chemicals that are necessarily included in these products will not be completely washed off the inner surface of the waffle iron, no matter how hard you try. Because of this, the remnants of harmful "chemistry" get into our body with food and, like a time bomb, gradually poison it.

Folk cleaning methods

For kitchen utensils, including waffle makers, use other, ecological methods to remove carbon deposits. I propose to recall the folk ways that our grandmothers used. Suitable for cleaning dishes from carbon deposits:

• Soda (baking or soda ash)- perfectly cleans and softens any hardening on the dishes.


• Vinegar and citric acid- whiten stains, eliminate unpleasant odors, fight grease.


• Dry mustard- perfectly degreases and cleans the surface of dishes.


• You can also use a household natural soap and clerical (silicate) glue. They, too, are often found in homemade cleaning products.

A common practice to get rid of carbon deposits is to use a container large enough to hold a waffle iron or other kitchen items that need to be cleaned of carbon deposits (pans, pans, baking pans, etc.) Fill with water to cover all items fully. Add a generous handful of soda and a bottle or two of silicate glue to the water.

There are also recipes that use laundry soap. All this should simmer. The boiling time depends on the age of the deposits and the thickness of the carbon layer. It may take several hours. During this procedure, turn on the hood or open a window, as vapors with a heavy, unpleasant odor will be released during the boiling of the solution. I am sure that many people no longer like this method.

But that is not all. If there is a lot of carbon deposits, it will not dissolve completely, but will only soften. Even after prolonged boiling, additional efforts will be required to completely remove the black layer of burning from the dishes. Moreover, you can use a steel washcloth or knife only to clean the outside and sides of the waffle iron.

And its inner surface cannot be scratched. Here you need to work with a not very hard brush. For example, a soft toothbrush will work well for cleaning a checkered or honeycomb work surface. This work is painstaking and laborious.

If you don't have the patience for such a job, part with the old, antediluvian waffle iron. Buy yourself a new, modern electric waffle iron.

Electric Waffle Maker Care

Many models of electric waffle makers have a non-stick coating on their work surfaces. With proper care of the device, carbon deposits have no chance. Simply, after using the appliance, brush off all the crumbs with a soft brush and wipe the warm surface with an absorbent paper towel or napkin. Soften the adhering dough residues with vegetable oil.

If the work surfaces are removable, maintenance is even easier. Remove them, rinse with water, wipe dry and replace.

If you do not follow these rules in time, you run the risk of making yourself a problem with cleansing old fat again. And an electric appliance, unlike an old ordinary waffle iron, cannot be dipped in water and boiled (I hope everyone understands this).

True, you can partially apply to hard-to-remove places with a self-made paste from the aforementioned folk remedies. Then gently clean the problem area with a soft brush or cloth.

How to clean the working surface of the device is always indicated in the instruction manual. It is unwise to ignore this important information. After all, there are both general recommendations and specific ones for your waffle iron.

Few industrial sweets compare to aromatic, yet warm homemade waffles baked loving hands... However, after using the special kitchen equipment for baking such products, the hostess always faces the question: how to clean the waffle iron so as not to spoil it? In this article, you will find the answer to this critical question. The choice of how to clean the baking dish of biscuits from carbon deposits should be based on the type of device and the material of the forms.

How to wash a cast iron waffle iron?

Although modern market is rich in new models of convenient waffle irons, many housewives continue to use old familiar cast iron products. To clean these molds, use the same methods as for cleaning old cast iron pans.

Important! This waffle iron is extremely simple design consisting of two pans fastened together. The baking itself is carried out on a hotplate, on which a cast-iron device is laid out.

The best way to clean the waffle iron from carbon deposits is to soak it for a while in warm water... After - with the help soap solution all dirt is easily removed.

Folk ways

To remove carbon deposits from the waffle iron, you can use natural and chemical means... However, it is important to understand that chemicals, although they quickly bring the device to a clean state, contain potent substances and inorganic acids hazardous to health. Therefore, they are not recommended to be used for cleaning products that come into contact with food. Thus, they can enter the body with food and negatively affect it from the inside.

An alternative dangerous means are verified folk recipes... Let's consider the main products that can be used for these purposes:

• Baking soda. Easily removes dirt of any complexity, softens grease stains on the surface.
• Table vinegar and citric acid. Eliminate unpleasant odor, greasy deposits, whiten dark spots.
• Dry mustard powder... Removes stains of any origin and perfectly degreases the surface.
• Laundry soap on a natural basis and stationery silicate glue. These substances can also help clean the waffle baker.

Using folk remedies:

• A very popular recipe is in which baking dishes are placed in a vat of water, a generous handful of soda and a bottle or two of silicate glue are added.
• An excellent result, according to experienced housewives, is provided by the method of boiling contaminated dishes in soapy water. This cleaning method can take several hours, and you need to turn on the hood or open a window, since an unpleasant, heavy odor will be emitted during cleaning.

How to clean an electric type waffle maker?

If the plates in a modern waffle iron are removable, then they can be cleaned in the same way as with a cast-iron device.

Cleaning electrical models with plates with non-stick coating significantly different from the described cleaning procedure for a cast iron waffle iron.

Important! Electrical appliance under no circumstances should it be immersed in water for cleaning.

How to wash the waffle iron from carbon deposits in this case? To do this, you can use the following method:

1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
2. Use a soft sponge or paper towel to remove any grease and food from the molds.
3. Oil stains and dry crumbs must be removed with a silicone brush or spatula.
4. Oil stains that cannot be cleaned with a spatula or brush should be covered with vegetable oil and left to soak for a few minutes.
5. Remove dirt that is already soaked in the oil with a paper towel.
6. Wipe the corrugated surface with a damp, rough-textured tea towel.

Important! Regular washing of the waffle iron after each use is the most the best way preventing the appearance of stubborn deposits.

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In order to avoid problems with cleaning and maintaining a household baking appliance, it is important not only to follow all operating rules without exception, but also to know how to clean the waffle iron. By regularly cleaning, you will not encounter serious contamination in the future, which will make your life much easier. If soot is still spoiled appearance your waffle iron, then use helpful tips from the article. This will restore your device to cleanliness and restore its functionality.