I have a George Foreman grill model GR0072P. We have had it for several months and a couple of days ago I decided to wash the plates in dishwasher after checking the instruction manual. It stated that there may be oxidization on the back side of the plates that could just be wiped off. However, the side the we cook on is coated with a rusty looking coating. I tried to wash it off with soap and a non-abrasive sponge and it will not go away. Please advise
Kitchen Appliances - Others - George Foreman - GR10AWHT Indoor Grill
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What you have is rightly identified as oxidation, or unless your dishwasher is funky,I believe. And can be removed by using some fine grit sandpaper 360 or above should do. Do not use it on the triple nonstick plated side. If it is oxidation, at early stages, it will be just a white powdery looking surface. But heavy oxidation will develope into pits because the plates are made of aluminum. After you sand the powder off, wash the plates good in your sink and make sure to get all of it rinsed off because you will not want that on your food at all. I also say that you should take those plates to the sink for washing in the future and don't use any cleaners on it nor scrubing pads. You can push the food that is stuck on them easy enough with your fingers. Hope this helps!