Washing Griddle before first use

I recently purchased a cuisine art 5 in 1 griddle machine and cooked with it before noticing the instruction to wash it before the first time use.

Does this really make a difference? And is there any harm from not washing it the first time?

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Best Answer

Whatever harm there was is done, so not much to do about it now, other than finally wash the thing before the next use.

New products often have either traces of materials from the manufacturing process, or a preservative coating for the time they spend between being made and being purchased; which is not generally something you'd want to consume.

Whatever you cooked might have had some non-food grade oils, factory dust, or the like added by the time it was done cooking.

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Quick Answer about "Washing Griddle before first use"

For first time use, wash the griddle in hot, soapy water. THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD USE SOAP ON THE GRIDDLE. Rinse and dry completely with paper towels. Proceed with seasoning instructions.

How do I clean Blackstone griddle before first use?

How Can I Clean a New Griddle Before Using it?

Fill up a bucket with hot water.

Mix it up with soap.

Using a towel, scrub the entire surface with the soapy water to remove any residue from shipping and storage.

Dry off the water with paper towels.

Let it dry completely before use or storage - this avoids rust.

How do you prepare a griddle for the first time?

If you have a cast iron griddle, clean it just like you would clean a cast iron skillet. The only items you will need are a flat-edged metal spatula, some paper towels, and some water\u2014plus a drop of dish soap if your griddle is really, really dirty. Make sure to clean your griddle while it is still hot.

First time cleaning and seasoning your GRIDDLE

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