How to Clean Electric Skillet Easily [Steps and Guide]
Electric skillets are versatile kitchen tools that can cook various dishes in various ways. It is convenient and makes grilling and cooking easy. Besides, cleaning the skillet might be a struggle if people don’t know the proper process.
Cleaning and maintenance are essential to keep the skillet in good condition. Here your confusion about electricity and water will go away. Also, you will know if the dishwasher is safe or not.
Cleaning Items You Will Need
Different electric skillet requires different cleaning process. Some skillets are dishwasher safe, some are hand wash only or immersible, and some are non-immersible. This multifunctional tool is not expected to burn food. So there may hardly be any tough stain left.
But scratches, sticky and greasiness from spilling food or oil, and particles must be cleaned properly. You can only use dishwasher or dishwasher detergent for dishwasher safe is skillets. Immersible hand wash skillets need hot water, a sponge, and dish soap to clean them in a large sink.
Non-immersible skillet requires only a paper towel, dish soap, and hot water.
Whatever skillet type, you must do some basic things before cleaning. The cleaning process is simple and follows the instruction manual for better safety.
1. Let The Skillet Cool
It is better to clean the skillet after you have done your cooking. Leaving a dirty skillet for a long makes it hard to clean. After cooking, wait some time to get it to room temperature because cleaning a hot skillet will burn your hand and sponge. Also, water and the dishwasher are not suitable for the hot skillet.
2. Remove The Power Cord
Any electric device or tool should only be cleaned by unplugging the power cord. Any water or liquid could damage the connection and internal parts. Unplug the power cord and disconnect the heating element.
Disconnecting the skillet from the line is mandatory whether the skillet is dishwasher safe, immersible, or nonimmersible.
3. Drain the Grease
An electric skillet does not require much oil to cook. Still, it can have remaining grease that will get messy with water. Especially if you cook a steak or other meat items, there will be a lot of grease. Wipe away all the grease before starting the cleaning process.
Drain the oil into a disposable container, then wipe away the area with a clean cloth. The pipes could get clogged with excessive fat, so check that area.
If your skillet has no built-in grease tray, carefully tilt the skillet to drain the oil.
4. Clean The Food Particles
The next step is to check the inside of the skillet for any leftover food or debris. Wrap a stick with a soft cloth, then remove any food particles from the tight spot. Use a scrub brush to clean the food from the plate.
A wooden or soft spatula could also be helpful. Do not rub on the plate; wipe away the food to not ruin the nonstick coating. Leave any tough stain for deep cleaning.
5. Clean the Pan
Like an electric griddle, an electric skillet is not complicated to clean. Take a bowl with warm soapy water with a cleaning pad. Dip the cleaning pad into the soapy water, then gently scrub the inside of the pan.
The cleaning pad should be non-scratched. Otherwise, the nonstick coating will damage. Apply circular motion to remove the stain.
After that, rinse the inside of the pan and wipe it down with a clean towel. It’s better to use warm water to rise as warm water cleans the soapy surface quickly.
Repeat the same process on the outside of the pan.
6. Clean the Connector
Many might need to think about cleaning the connection. But it’s also an essential part of cleaning. Use a damp cloth to clean the connectors outside and ensure no water goes inside. Like in the electric egg cooker, the connector of an electric skillet needs special attention.
7. Air Dry The Skillet
After cleaning, wipe down the entire skillet with a dry cloth and let it air dry.
You can use a hair air dryer to dry out the skillet faster but only use the low heat function.
However, it’s better to let it dry at room temperature as it only takes a couple of hours to dry completely.
How to Deep Clean the Skillet
Sometimes your skillet may get heavily burned or forget to clean fit or a long, and the stain gets tough. However, try these solutions not to damage the skillet.
Use Hot Water
You don’t have to rub forcefully to clean out the burned area. Just fill the cooking pan with water, cover the lid, and switch on the skillet. Set the temperature to 250 degrees.
When the water starts to boil, turn off the switch and rub the burned area with a spatula. You can also pour boiling water into the pan, let it sit for a few seconds, then clean the burned area.
Baking Soda Cleaning
Baking soda can clean the stains easily without causing any harm. To clean the tough stain from the skillet, pour water into the stained area, add some baking soda to the water, and leave the affected area for 30 minutes. After that, scrub the area with a microfibre cloth or soft bristle brush.
An electric skillet is a simple cooking appliance; you should avoid some things before making a big mistake. Do not use any hard, coarse cleaning pad or steel sponge; otherwise, the nonstick coating will damage. Always clean the skillet with a soft cleaning pad and a wooden spatula.
Stains get more challenging over time and will be tough to clean. Regularly clean the skillet; better clean gently after every time you cook.
Do not use any harsh chemical cleaning product. Warm soapy water and occasionally baking soda are enough to clean the skillet.
Please do not put it into the dishwasher; don’t submerge it entirely because the electric parts will come into contact with water and make short circuits. And lastly, don’t store the skillet before it’s completely cool and clean.
