How to Clean a Waffle Maker?

Last Updated on: 8th January 2021, 01:34 pm

 

Almost everyday people search for the question that,” how to clean a waffle maker?” Actually, it has no constant answer. The answer to the question depends on the waffle maker type.

There are many types of waffle makers- some are flip-type, some are non-flip type, some come with the removable cooking plate, some are without the removable cooking plate.

The plate also made of different materials- some are ceramic coating, some are nonstick coating, and some are without coating.

So it is very simple that the method of cleaning is not the same for all types of waffle makers.

So our best advice to clean your waffle maker is – Follow the instruction manual. If you don’t have the instruction manual then you can follow the manufacturer’s website. By doing this, you can get the exact cleaning method for your specific unit.

If you know, how to clean a waffle maker with the removable plate and without the removable plate, then you can able to clean almost all types of waffle makers.

Here we will show you the general cleaning method of the waffle maker, step by step.

How to clean a waffle maker without a removable cooking plate?

Sometimes users feel a little bit hassle to clean a waffle maker, which has a fixed cooking plate. We will show you three methods for cleaning the waffle maker of the fixed cooking plate.

Method: 1- (As usual cleaning)

Things you need to start cleaning-

Paper towel.
Sponge.
Soapy water.
Dry cloth.
Pastry brush or other brush.

 

Step – 1:
Unplug the unit and wait until it cools completely.

Step – 2:
Take a paper towel and wipe outside properly.

Step – 3:
Open the lid. Fold a paper towel to get in the tight spots. Wipe every corner and Carnes to remove residual grease.

Step – 4:
Close the lid. Dip a sponge in soapy water. Now wipe outside by using the sponge. Again open the lid and wipe inside as possible.

Step – 5:
Take a dry cloth and spread it inside the waffle maker then close the lid. It will help to reduce moisture. After a few minutes take out the cloth and wipe the outside.

Step – 6:
To reduce crumb completely, brush inside. (You can use a toothbrush instead of the pastry brush)

Method: 2- (Lemon water steaming)

Things you need to start cleaning.
Lemon slice.
Container.
Towel/ Dry cloth.
Pastry brush or other brush.

Step -1:
Unplug the unit.

Step – 2:
Take some water in a container. Extract lemon juice from the slice and mix the juice with water.

Step – 3:
Open the lid and pour half of the lemon water on the cooking plate. Close the lid and plug the unit. If the unit is with a dual cooking surface then you have to do that for both cooking surfaces.

Step – 4:
After heating up for 3-7 minutes, open the lid and pour out the boiled water from the cooking plate.

Step – 5:
Take a towel and dip it by using lemon water, now wipe the outside perfectly and also wipe the inside.

Step – 6:
Brush inside to remove Water particles.

Method: 3- (cleaning with flour baking)

Things you need to start cleaning.
Sponge.
Soapy water.
Flour
Towel/Dry cloth.
Pastry brush or other brush.

Step -1:
Plug the unit and done preheat

Step -2:
Take some flour and mix the flour with water. Actually, you have to make a batter by using flour, as you make the batter for waffle.

Step -3:
Pour the mixer on the cooking plates. Now you are going to make a waffle using flour.

Step -4:
After complete the cooking, release the white waffle. You will see residual oil and crumb are attached to the backside of the white waffle.

Step -5:
Wait until to cool the unit. Dip a sponge in soapy water. Now wipe every corner of outside and inside

Step -6:
Wipe again by using a dry towel. Brush to remove crumb completely. Don’t connect to electricity until dry the unit.

 

 

How to clean waffle makers with removable cooking plates?

The waffle makers are with the removable plate are easy to clean than waffle makers without the removable cooking plate.

Remember that you can able to apply the cleaning method of a waffle maker with a non-removable cooking plate to the removable cooking plate.

Things you need to start cleaning

Sponge.
Soapy water.
Towel/Dry cloth.

Otherwise, you can follow this method step by step to clean a waffle maker with removable plates.

Step – 1:
Detach all removable components such as cooking plate, drip tray (Following manufacturer instruction)

Step – 2:
Fill in a container with hot water and soak the removable components inside of hot water. After a few minutes wash with dishwasher soap.

Step – 3:
Dip a sponge in soapy water and wipe outside of the waffle maker.

Step – 4:
Take a dry cloth or a paper towel. Wipe all the components and outside of the machine.

Final Thought

• Never dip your electric waffle maker in water.
• Important advice for cleaning your waffle maker is – Follow the instruction manual or the manufacturer’s website.
• Don’t use sharp tools or knives for cleaning your waffle maker.
• Don’t plug your electric waffle maker into an electric socket, until dry the unit completely.
• Never dip your electric waffle maker in water.
• Important advice for cleaning your waffle maker is – Follow the instruction manual or the manufacturer’s website.
• Don’t use sharp tools or knives for cleaning your waffle maker.
• Don’t plug your electric waffle maker into an electric socket, until dry the unit completely.