George Foreman grill

DundeeDoll

We used our fixed plate one loads but eventually the nonstick went at which point i reallyregretted not getting the removable plates. We replaced it with a removable plate one and it's much easier. If something gets stuck i can just soak it overnight with bio washing powder. And if the nonstick does ever wear out i'll be able to replace the plates rather than ditch the whole thing

krlyr

I have one with non-removable plates. After using, while it's still hot, fill a sponge with water and squeeze out over the grill (make sure the tray is near-empty). The water will wash away the majority of the fat straight away, but repeat a couple of times if needed. Then wipe down with either a sponge (saved for the purpose) or bit of kitchen roll. If you keep on top of this it's really easy to clean - slack a bit and you can salvage it by reheating the grill and using the same method.
One really good tip I saw online though was to cover the grill with tinfoil - no need to clean the grill itself, ever!
http://therecipecrayonbox.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/tip-how-to-prevent-cleaning-george.html

azana_2

Am I the only one who thinks these grills are a bit pants? - I have non removable plates on mine, it's a faff to clean, you can't regulate the heat either which I don't like - just think they are quite expensive for what they are - I barely use it as I can't see it's better than grilling stuff on er a grill

Spendless

I like my GF but I have one without removable plates and I find it can be a pig to clean -depending on what's been cooked on it! Certain marinades (eg we do a soy sauce one) needs more scrubbing than just putting say plain chicken fillets on it. Also it depends on how long you leave it, I find it's easier to clean whilst still a little warm.

Lilyplonk

After seeing my DD's Grill/Griddle GF, I decided that I had to have one as well - and both sides are fully controllable.

I clean it in the same way as krlyr and never have any problems.

Going4TheDream

azana wrote: »

Am I the only one who thinks these grills are a bit pants? - I have non removable plates on mine, it's a faff to clean, you can't regulate the heat either which I don't like - just think they are quite expensive for what they are - I barely use it as I can't see it's better than grilling stuff on er a grill

No its not just you I agree, I wanted one for ages and did use it a lot at first, now I find that if I am in a rush it is much quicker to grill in the conventional way lining the grill pan with cheap foil first to avoid the washing up. I don't like the fact you cant regulate the temperature either.

jessie15

Hi, I put off having a GFG until just after Christmas and I am really pleased with it, it does not have removeable plates but I find it soooo easy to clean and would not like to be without one now. i had this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Foreman-18891-Entertaining-Variable/dp/B008HS4HPG/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1358238288&sr=8-13 and its plenty big enough for our family of four, so far anyway. Oh and this model does have a variable temperature!!

Popperwell

jessie15 wrote: »

Hi, I put off having a GFG until just after Christmas and I am really pleased with it, it does not have removeable plates but I find it soooo easy to clean and would not like to be without one now. i had this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Foreman-18891-Entertaining-Variable/dp/B008HS4HPG/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1358238288&sr=8-13 and its plenty big enough for our family of four, so far anyway. Oh and this model does have a variable temperature!!

Don't know if mine does, I never thought about needing to change the temperature.

cyclingyorkie

Any wrote: »

Thanks guys, I have my eye on one with removable plates but it is £81. Annoyed really, as when I looked first time it was just over £50 and then gone up in price!!

I will check Aldi thanks. After your comments about veg I think I definitely need a big one.

have you looked at Amazon?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Foreman-14685-Removable-4-Portion/dp/B001CZNQQ2/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1358238747&sr=1-4

Any

cyclingyorkie wrote: »

have you looked at Amazon?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Foreman-14685-Removable-4-Portion/dp/B001CZNQQ2/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1358238747&sr=1-4

That is where I was looking!
Yours one was originaly the more expensive one, they keep changing prices.
This one - the one I had my eye on was £50ish when I looked and by the time I got my Amazon vouchers from my Nectar card it was £80! http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Foreman-14525-Removable-4-Portion/dp/B001CZF1UQ/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2E0HWT8D1PWX8&coliid=I3W0FUXELTIB7G