just wondering how to clean the blades and grills? is it even possible to open up for cleaning or vacuuming?
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The grills on models V102, 270, 510, 530, 553, 610, 630, 663, 715, 723, 733, 735, 745, 750, 783, 753, 795, and 660 can be removed by following the instructions in the user manual. For this one, Model 660, you remove one screw and depress three buttons to release the grill. You replace the grill by snapping it back into place and replacing the screw. Looks very easy. You probably won't have to do this often if you dust or vacuum the grill regularly. Most of the spaces in the grill are wide enough for dusting.
1785681
I've always cleaned quite well it using the vacuum cleaner and the bristled head. I never tried to open it (I think it's not possible).
1503369
Sorry!I cannot access the fan blades for cleaning.I try to vacuum off the dust on the fan blades
1134415
sorry to say that is common withe these types of grills. green egg included. the easiest thing to do is coat with pam and then burn the grates every use. thats not fixing the problem it just cleans them. It's like having cast iron pans. you could bring them inside every use but that may be a hassle. sorry about the issu. :(
718553
I clean my grill by burning the residue from cooking, letting it turn to ash and then brush it off. Works great though obviously it uses more propane to do this.
229513
Hi, I bought the ones that are for the grill and it cleaned them great! Of course you may have to scruba little bit, but it works great.
1144100
You can replace the wheels so I imagine you could open it up and clean them too. I've been using mine for a couple years and no cleaning our replacement needed so far. I use only with global knives though.
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No You can pull the blades out and clean them . There is also a slide bar that you pull up and down that will help clean the 3 wires inside the unit. I also use a can of air to clean the dust that I can not reach. Overall I have found this to be the best unit. Now I have 3 of them and they all work very well.
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We got this as a wedding gift and i regret that I've been remiss in addressing that we haven't been able to use it as none of the accessories fit onto the hand held motor unit. Therefore, I can't speak for how difficult or easy it is to clean. I'd venture to guess that you remove the parts simply and put them into the dishwasher. Seems simple?
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Those are just exhaust kind of thing where the air blows out from once the vacuum machine is started for use. I have never cleaned them and don't think they open for cleaning.
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The the back panel have 6 screws so you can unscrew, take off the grill & even the blade if you need to clean thoroughly. Use a vacuum to clean the back vent area.
350681
Disconnect the heating control from the grill and then it is easy to lift up the gril to clean both sides and the drip pan. While the grill is still hot Idampen paper towels grip them with tongs and clean the upper grilling area by scrubbing vigoriously in all the grooves. After the grill is cool then turn it over and clean the bottom area - using an old toothbrush where something is difficult to remove. Wash the drip pan as you would other cooking utensils.
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There's a little tab in the upper corner that you pull up on. You slide it up and down several times to clean the wire coils. As for the main blades, they can be lifted out of the unit through the top opening. I usually use a large clean paintbrush to wipe the blades, then spray them off with my air compessor. Although you can also use a can of compressed air marketed for cleaning computer keyboards.
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You can't clean under the blade. Food and bacteria build up under the blade. I loved mine for the first few uses, but when I realized I couldn't clean under the blade and the potato starch would build up, I threw it away and am looking for another. Make sure you get one that cleans up easy and thoroughly.
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The grill is not removable. It does not pry apart (or if it does, one runs the risk of breaking it while trying, and I gave up on that). Taking the entire fan apart is not the route advertised, which states "easily cleaned" and "detachable grill." No way.
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I will tell you that, to me, I do not find the task very easy, but this is just my opinion. On the back of each individual fan grill, you will notice that on the back, you will see 4 small screws inside the back of both fan grills. I would suggest you use a flashlight to find the screws. You must unscrew all four screws to be able to take the grills apart for cleaning, and then you must screw them back in, again, to secure both grills before using the fans. I will say that this fan is a great buy, but you would have to decide if you would want to unscrew the grills for cleaning. Hope this helps you make your decision.
760370
There is a flap and tray on the bottom that you can clean and the "grill" part for the dogs also comes out to clean. We bought it for a gift for someone who really loved hot dogs, but since it always goes back into the box between uses since it doesn't fit the kitchen decor well enough to leave out, he rarely uses it.
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You can't remove the blades. All you can do is rinse it real well & use some q-tips to get in between the blades. It's a great mincer but I don't like the way you can keep it clean.