Whether homemade waffles are a household staple or a special treat, keeping your waffle maker clean makes the whole waffle making experience more comfortable and turnkey. What can lead to “sticking” and even more frustrating is getting in the way of Pinterest-friendly waffles. Good news? A simple clean up after use makes things run smoother. You can also add French toast waffles, pumpkin spice waffles, or even tater tots waffles if you like.
Here’s how to care for your waffle pan, according to KitchenAid experts.
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How to clean the waffle maker
Things necessary
- paper towels or soft cloth
- dishwashing detergent
- water
how do you do
- Turn off the waffle maker and unplug it.
- After the waffle maker has cooled completely, wipe the waffle plate with a paper towel or damp cloth.
- To loosen stubborn baked-on dough, add a few drops of cooking oil and let it soften before wiping it off with a paper towel or damp cloth.
- Wipe the outside of the waffle maker with a warm, foamy cloth. Then wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth.
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How to clean the oil from the grid
Got your waffles stuck and defaulting to a proven cooking spray? Bad idea. To redeem the waffle iron from sticky, follow steps 1-3 above. If the griddle is still sticky, try wiping off the oil and residue with white vinegar before moving it to the outside. If you can remove the waffle plate, you can rinse it with soapy water, but always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Waffle Maker Maintenance Tips
Adds fat to waffle recipes to prevent sticking. Oiling your waffle pan may be your first inclination when waffles stick, but your best bet is to add more oil or butter in the recipe itself. This way, you don’t have to deal with stubborn residue.
Never use non-stick cooking spray. Most waffle plates have a non-stick surface, so there’s no need to coat the plate with a non-stick cooking spray that causes the plate to become sticky.
Avoid using metal utensils. Wood or bamboo utensils are recommended for best results and minimal damage, as metal can scratch ceramic waffle plates.
Do not submerge the waffle maker. It sounds obvious, but be careful. Submerging the cord, plug, or the waffle maker itself in water or other liquids can cause electric shock. So while achieving a squeaky clean waffle iron is very satisfying, it’s not worth the risk.
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