Everyday cleaning steps

Unplug the waffle maker, let it cool completely, sweep out crumbs, soak up excess oil, wipe the irons with a damp soapy cloth, then remove any soap and let everything dry before storing.

1. Unplug the waffle maker and allow the irons to cool completely before you try to clean them.
2. Sweep out loose crumbs with a paper towel or soft toothbrush, working along the grooves of the irons.
3. For mini irons or very narrow grooves, wrap a paper towel around a chopstick or toothpick and push it through the grooves to lift out trapped pieces of food.
4. Blot up any excess oil on the irons with a fresh paper towel, folding it so you can press it between the grid lines.
5. Run a toothpick through tiny crevices, edges, and gaps where grease and crumbs like to collect, scooping out anything stuck there.
6. Dampen a cloth with warm water and a single drop of dish soap, then wipe the inside and outside of the waffle maker, including around the grids.
7. Rinse the cloth and wipe again with clean water until all soapy residue is gone so your next waffles will not taste like soap.
8. Wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth if needed, then leave the waffle maker open until the plates and body are completely dry before storing.