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Cleaning an Electric Skillet?

15 years ago

Any good tips out there for cleaning the exterior (the

underside) of a stainless steel electric skillet,

especially around the base of the heating element and

around where the power cord plus in to the pan??

thanks

chuck

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jannie
15 years ago
I use Bar keepers Friend on the outside of appliances. Make a paste with water, apply, let it sit one to fifteen minutes, wipe off. Gook and dried grease disappears!

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