The Uglier Side Of George Foreman Grills
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- Опубліковано 18 лют 2019
- The "Walmartization" of George Foreman grills has had its consequences... :-\
...and yeah I think the music needs to be turned up a bit. :-) I think I forgot to shut off the volume normalizer on my sound system in post... :-)
Ultimately though, friction, the laws of Physics, and the eventual need for workarounds as nonstick coating wears down gets kind of annoying with George Foreman Grills... :-\
Also worth noting - Spectrum Brands has improved things since I recorded this video, so it remains a product of its time. :-)
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Since this video's heyday, Spectrum Brands has fixed their supply chain hiccups and improved the nonstick coating on the surface of the plates. 🙂 I actually now have an extra pair of plates when the ones I'm using now wear out. I just don't cook as much on the grills as I used to. But hey, enjoy this snarky ol' video from 2019. 😊
I had my last electric grill for 5 years and no sticking. Been using my George foreman for a month and it’s immaculate. My secret is after cooking, close the lid and leave it on, when it gets to full heat, wipe it with a soapy wet cloth, then rinse and wipe with just wet cloth. We had it on bbqs in the past while camping and just learned the best way to get them clean is to do it straight away while hot. Once it’s cooled off you ain’t getting it off with any grill. Hope this helps
Put in a wet paper towel while it's still warm, let it steam itself clean. Newer plates have better coating, like copper or ceramic.
ya this is how I have cleaned all of the ones I have had, Never an issue claening them..
Mine is like 7 years old and works fine
After cooking. Spray water and wipe down. It works everytime for me I had one George grill I bought it 7 years ago
if your teflon surfaces have been worn out just wrap the plates in aluminium foil, each wrapping will last you 3-4 uses before stuff starts sticking to it too well
I just use a light coat of spray on extra virgin olive oil on the plates first. You've got oil and grease in your food, but at first point of contact, you now have a oil as a barrier. Oh and NEVER let it cool down before cleaning. Wipe excess crap off the plates while its still hot/warm. A damp dish rag or cloth works well.
Mine started sticking so I use nonstick spray on the top and bottom plate before using and it's fine. Don't know how long this method will last because I just started doing this for the last few burgers I've grilled.
I buy the older George foreman grills at good will for five bucks. they're usually in new condition or never used.
James Kirk because nobody wants to use this shit lol
@@miguelrobb5719 They sell on Amazon like crazy lmao, especially this time of year.
I really think that you have no idea how to take care of these grills. And you said it best yourself, 10 years and you still haven’t figured it out. Maybe this isn’t the product for you.
Or maybe I'm right and this is simply more expensive nonstick cookware with a heating element and a plug.
I just bought newer version of the grill at Walmart earlier today on clearance for $21.00 to replace a Hamilton Beech one that was structurely falling a part I addition to the stuck on food on the grill plates.
I don't use these to grill food but to make paninis and the grill plates still get the same way. The George Foreman is the fourth electric grill/panini maker I've bought in 15 years
Clean it up and then just put aluminum foil over the plates when you cook. remove the foil and the plates stay spotless. Been using mine for 12 years like that with no issues.
I tried that, but then I just had food sticking to the aluminum. :-)
THANK YOU, i had this exact question!
Then meat tastes like metal and thin foil sticks to the food.
@@MultimediaJay have you ever tried parchment paper? not sure if it gets above 450 which is too hot, just trying to convince myself this could work lol. I use that on a pizza stone which gets very hot.
@@vabvaab Parchment paper will ignite. Trust me. I thought I was so darn smart. Almost burned down my kitchen. The reason is the paper is usually covered with batter or dough, the main idea being to keep a non-stick surface between a baking pan, loaf pan, sheet pan, etc. The edges will only turn a little brown, sometimes if you use more than your baking pan needs. So you are supposed to have layers of metal or glass between your food and the heat source. On these grills, you are putting the paper directly on the heat, and guys-it's STILL paper!!! It will torch up in a moment, scary to see, and honestly, I burned my fingers trying to fling it off the heating surface and into the sink. Smoke, fumes, ashes-it was a nightmare!
those "copper" and ceramic coatings are more durable than classic black teflon, but more moody. once they need actual cleaning, they end up "dry", which can be remedied by heating them up and brushing/wiping on a thin coat of oil.
PS: actual cheese does fine, but processed/american cheese is death to a dry nonstick coating.
Love them! Been using using the same one for years.
Just clean it after using. Simple.
The dorm contraband life of the grill is something A LOT of people who went to college can relate to.
I got rid of my first GF grill because no matter how much I cleaned it, it smelled bad and then the coating started chipping off the base. The replacement is much smaller and the plates are not removable, but so far, so good. I wondered if other people had trouble making these things last. Thanks!
The plates require an experience operator to extend the life of the appliance. However, my "beef" with the new version of the "Panera hinged GFG" is that the upper grill plate drains fat onto my countertop when I open lid after cooking burgers etc. The upper plate on original GFG was designed to drip onto the back channel of the lower plate. Now! What a mess!
Why not do what I do ? Use the stove and a grill pan and then put the thing in the dishwasher when you're done .
im pretty much a novice/advance cook. these grills are good!
Bro I don't think you were supposed to cook cheese directly on it! Mine lasted longer because I cleaned it pretty promptly. 😂😂😂😂
The glass halogen ovens are pretty good tbh
I had the original george grill and yes the loose the coating but not after a month. I have the new one i let it soak in water for a half hour and everthing comes off like butter. Not sure how you cleaning yours but i think you might be too aggressive on it if the coating is coming off after a month
[stomach rumbles] i need to eat.
Found a large clamshell style non stick at a thrift shop for 6.00. Just wantd it for making tasty sliced zuchini, and it does. .I am thinking of getting the evolve. Looks pretty delux. I home cook a lot so i'd be using it a lot. I do hope it would hold up for a long time.
I would trust you for an honest review. Wishing you all the best!
Sounds like you lucked out. When I see Foreman Grills at thrift stores they're usually worn down through the Teflon to the metal. :-P Bleagh lol. :-)
I just bought the Evolve. The plates are ok, what is troubling me is the heat/time toggle isn't very accurate. You have to find the sweet spot to toggle in between the two because it's flat to the surface, not raised to switch back and forth. I like the different plates though. The red model came with two grill plates, a bake dish, and muffin tin. I will probably buy the additional waffle plates, they're about $20.-- each (set) of 2. It's amazon, so returnable up to 3 months. We'll see.
This means that all that teflon coating or whatever they use was consumed and now running around in your body, scary stuff.
3:25 why would you close the lid on this thing after you add cheese to your burger 🍔? And far as the grill plates go, I mean, you kinda get what you pay for.
I bought one at Goodwill. Virtually new. I'll use them forever. Griddle and panini press all in one.
Have you used aluminum over the plates foil???
That’s actually a good idea
Great vid!!! 😀
My microwave is from 1996. Knock on wood.
Different part no's for different retailers is nothing new. It's all to have differences that foil all those "PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE'S" you read. My favorite at one time were vacuum cleaners back in the 90's. Didn't matter if it was Hoover or Eureka. Red plastic housing at K-Mart. Green plastic housing at WalMart. Blue plastic at Circuit City. Etc... Different SKU no's just to foil price matching. Otherwise identical. Eventually that stopped because why should the manufacturers complicate their distribution processes just for the benefit of the retailers?
FYI - I have an even older George Foreman that I've never had to replace the removable plates on. I have had to buy several replacement drip trays but they are black plastic dammit! I lay them in top of the trash to drain while I eat and I keep forgetting they're in there. Buying three replacements (@ $10 a pop) has been enough of a reminder. LOLOLOL
So what grill to get
I'm the first one to leave my dishes in the sink... but if you just pour a little water on the grill bottom and spray it on the top then carefully wipe it clean with a wad of paper towel the coating should remain fine for years... if you need more help try dawn and a nylon scrubbie when cold then rinse with it plugged in .. be careful of your fingers! also don't use non stick spray as this breaks down the coating... good luck!
some people put on parchment paper either to preserve the nonstick or make it even easier to clean afterwards. I don't know. Less than a month ?! wow.
I live in the UK, we don't gave walmart, our George foremans are fine, is it just the wall art exclusives that fall apart like this?
I seriously need to do a follow up to this... Things have changed. 🙂
Hey nothing lasts forever...
I’ve never used a George Foreman grill, but I’ve known about them for quite some time, didn’t think their would be so much to them lol.
There isn't, but the business side of it is rather complicated, like how the company making these got George Foreman to sell off the rights to his name in a lump sum in the 90s lol. :-) I'd just like to see the spare parts supply chain cleaned up so I can buy grill plates like nonstick cookware or something and not have to buy new grills until the device actually stops heating up or something. :-)
Hope you enjoyed the shoutout too. :-)
I don't even own one I just appreciate a good drag
I enjoyed your video and you bring up a lot of good points. I would like to point out the breakdown of the on-stick coating. When an items starts becoming sticky, it is because fat from the food is not being completely removed from the item. To avoid the next phase, which is the peeling of the coating, every few washes, use a nylon scrubby and ammonia to remove the sticky residue. If the fat is left on, and you leave your appliance to cool and sit with food build up, that will also shorten its life span. You know you have your appliance back to non-stick when you can rub your finger over the cooking area and feel and continuous smooth surface. If you still feel sticky sections, heat the surface up and then go at it with Dawn. If it goes as far as peeling, pitch it.
Yes this has been my exact experience. I have some "Walmart Dawn" that works very well on this. :-) I'm just having fun with the folks trolling me because they don't know what friction is. :-)
Aren't these grills a Fire Hazzard?
You are FUNNY my man. AND, that your voice sounds just like the actor who played the voice of Barney the dinosaur for the most lonbest time, Bob West, that who by the way, also played the voice of Pasquali, a fictional Italian chef from Showbiz Pizza Place. I'm afraid for the most part, other than the one model of George Foreman Grill, that which has ceramic grill plates, that which by the way is also a panini press, it also has an attachable drip tray. The only drawback to that model, from what I remember, is it can have issues with its heating element, that which can cause the grilling plates to become rusty over a 5 year period of time.
So in the past ten years I've gone from sounding like ReviewTechUSA to sounding like Barney. 😏
Yup. Getting old sucks. 🙂
Can you use cooking spray? Is cooking spray safe on George Foremen Grill?
No it leaves a residue that eventually defeats the Teflon surface when it bakes on.
Took you a long time to get to your wits end mate !!
Just got one on amazon for 25 bucks. Worth checkin out I guess
Nevermind. I found out What metal the plates are made of. they use a soft plate aluminium alloy, that is why the cotting does not last.
It cuts the fat between two slanted plates simply. U dont place grill lid directly on cheese. Of course it will stick. That spatula they include damages the grill. Had mine for 3 years no damaged coating. I Don’t cook foods that have barbecue type sauce etc on it is difficult to keep clean
What about the wobbly top that tilts when you drop it down onto the burger
Floating hinge I guess
I got one for my brother at Black Friday. Spent $20 on it.
El-cheapo $19 stainless steel cafe press does the best meats, fish, chicken and toasties. If I was to replace it out once a year when it pogs up, it would still pay for itself. But I dont. I line it with foil or silicone paper.
As anyone tried to find out what the plates are made of. Iron, Aluminium or comprest bullshit allows???
WWMJ: Come for the tech videos, stay for the kitchen appliances.
I have a George Foreman grill; I used it twice and it's been collecting dust since. It's just an electric skillet, why not just use a regular skillet on the stove?
If you've ever seen BBishopPCM's World, things might make a little more sense. :-)
What are you an idiot? it halfs the cook time by cooking both sides at once and slides the grease outta the way which would be splattering all over in your skillet
I'm scared mine gonna catch on fire 🔥
What if you used aluminum foil, so that you don't have to clean it?
The meat sticks to the foil. 😳
@@MultimediaJay Try parchment paper, you know the kind that you use for baking. It may work very well. Just have to fiddle a little bit with the sizing and the way the bottom of the paper is so the juices don't go anywhere but inside the little catch tray. Believe me I know.... Lol 🤣
...the darker side definitely 👺
just use aluminum foil on your GF grill and you have no clean up mess.
Star Trek: The Next Grilleration!
Welcome back. :-)
@@MultimediaJay I never left, I just don't comment much! :)
So welcome back to the comments. :o)
The plates are removable and dishwasher safe!!
No they aren't.
Not a big fan of the GF grills. Had one for many years, made a mess. Splattered grease out the sides and wasn't easy to clean. Might as well use a pan or the oven.
exactly. I am still trying to figure out what the lore is for Foreman grill. Just put meat patty on flat pan and be done with it. I value space in my kitchen.
Why are you making shit up?
I’m not saying that you sound specifically like Barney. What I was saying is you sound like the actor, that who played the voice of Barney. In other words, as your voice gets higher, you sound like Bob West, that when he talks in his regular voice. Not only have I heard Mr. West talk in his Barney voice, but I’ve also heard him talk in his normal voice. I wasn’t trying to offend you at all. I actually like you and was trying to complement you on how well you speak and furthermore, I agree with what you’re saying about George Foreman grills. Anything made in China, I would not buy, particularly if it is sold in Walmart. The only grill I would buy from Hamilton Beach believe it or not, is there electric indoor searing grill , that which, by the way does not cook things on both sides at the same time. Besides, George Forman did not design that grill contrary to popular belief. Someone by the first name of Michael, that whose last name I cannot pronounce, designed that grill, probably after the design of the McDonald’s clam shell grill Designed by either the McDonald brothers dick and Mack short for Dick or Richard and Maurice McDonald, or could’ve been the person that who bought them out Ray Kroc, the person that who sold them the multi mixers, and who eventually bought them out. Only the McDonald’s clam shell grill did not have , a slanted sloping design. And, it did not have a grease drip tray for all the grease to go into. It cooked in its own grease. So slight difference from the George Foreman grill. The Hamilton Beach, electric indoor, searing grill, that which is what I’m gonna go with now, is all stainless steel and also has a drip tray and both the grill plate and drip tray are easily taken apart for dishwasher washing. So my comment was not to hurt your feelings, it’s because I like how are you sounded like Bob West, that who is a very popular and famous actor in my book. I know it sucks getting old. I feel like I’m getting old prematurely, because of a neurological disorder, I was born with, that which, by the way is causing a lot of devastating health issues, that we did not know about until now.
Nah. I'm not offended. Getting old is a meme around here. 🙂
Michael scott brought me here
once mine started sticking to the lid I put tinfoil on the bottom
I tried tinfoil once. It stuck to the meat and I wound up with metal burgers. 🥴
i just bought a George Foreman GRS040, with the copper plates for only $17.47 hope its not the old to good to be true lol
His stick bc he lets it cool then Scrubb the hell out of it with a steel wool pad, can’t do that, mine don’t have a scratch.
Lemon Law !!
can' t afford a new one, tries to make money off youtube
25 30 dollars? No wonder it sucks!
You'd be surprised. It's a basic grill. The higher price points these days feature Foreman grills with fancier features than just plug it in and close the lid. 🙂
I've never had one always wanted one . I hate being poor . Who wants to donate one ?
Warm up grill abd use yellow sponge soak sponge in warm water and sqeeze water on hot grill grill will cook and soften the left over stuff on grill then wipe repeat 👍👍 rinse sponge and do it again 👍👍 yall a thank me later dont need soap or to wash the grill kills germs no mater what only water and sponge and heated grill only 👍👍
MADE in CHINA grill. With George Foreman name on it.
Use parchment paper
no likes? this guy answered all my questions. a big thumbs down on the George Forman
It's amazing how many trolls out there seem to have never heard of the laws of Physics. I do clean the plates but the catch 22 is that it just accelerates wearing away the nonstick coating all that much faster. But hey, why let the facts get in the way of a good sneer fest? 🙂
Sneer fest. I'm claiming that one for work on Monday.
3 trolls and counting in less than a week. Is someone passing this around on Reddit? :-)
copper one sucked big time