Grill and Griddle Cleaning and Seasoning

Watch the video to learn how to clean and season your griddle or grill. This does not apply to grill grates please see the Grill Grates section below for how to properly clean grill grates.

Cleaning -Wipe the griddle surface with warm, soapy water. Then, rinse with warm water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. To clean the grease tray, remove the tray after the grease has cooled. Discard the grease into a grease-resistant container for disposal. Wash the grease tray with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not clean any part of the griddle in a self-cleaning oven.

Seasoning -To season the grill or griddle, spread a small amount of vegetable oil evenly while heating (avoiding corners). Bake the griddle plate in a 350°F oven for 1 hour. Allow the griddle to cool. Repeat this process two more times and re-season as needed. Seasoning will help protect the griddle from rusting and prevents foods from sticking to the surface during cooking.

Grill - Follow these instructions or watch the video tutorial on the left. Clean the grill after each use. Place the grill grate into a sink and pour boiling hot water over the grate. Lay a dishtowel on top of the grate and pour more hot water over the towel. Allow the water to soak into the residue. Scrape away the debris with a soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.

Cleaning your indoor pro grill ceramic briquettes and tray can help improve cooking results. Be sure to watch this video for instructions on cleaning the grill on your Thermador Range or Thermador Rangetop.