Drip pans serve a variety of purposes. From catching food and spills, to
radiating heat back to the cooking surface. Patience is the key when
you decide to clean drip pans. There are many different suggestions and
methods for cleaning them.
Place drip pans in a plastic bag, Zip lock or a trash bag, with
ammonia diluted with water and seal the bag, letting it set for a while.
Then scrub the pans with a scouring pad.
- Use a paste of baking soda and water to scrub.
- Soak the pans in hot water and then place them in the dishwasher.
- Use an oven cleaner.
All of these will work but the suggestion of ammonia can create
health risks. There are also risks and hazards with the oven cleaner, so
please follow the directions on the containers. Your best bet is to
soak the drip pans in hot water for a while then use a nonabrasive
cleaner and good old elbow grease. If time is of the essence, or you
just don't want to bother cleaning them, replacements can be obtained at
reasonable prices. The best thing you can do to keep drip pans clean is
to clean them immediately after use or spills, once the burner has
cooled.
WARNING: The last thing you want to do is wrap drip pans in
aluminum foil. This is same as having bare wires exposed. It can cause
short circuits, fire, or other serious problems.
