Are stove grates dishwasher safe?

[eleny]

We have a GE gas stove with coated stovetop grates. I guess they're porcelain coated. I'm so tempted now that I'm a dishwasher brat.

[OldLeftieLawyer]

1. I've always put them in there - no problems

What's the worst that can happen?

You ruin your stove and dishwasher.

So?

<joke>

[Stinky The Clown]

2. They're all made of cast iron ..... and it rusts

If the enamel's intact, it souldn't hurt them a bit. If the enamel is worn off (like mine, since I often approach blast furnace temps when sauteeing) they'll rust. Won't hurt 'em much since its just surface rust, but it looks (to me, anyway) unsightly and the rust could stain the inside of your dishwasher - even if it is stainless. More than the tub liner, it can easily stain the plastic coated dishwasher racks.

Me? I just wash 'em by hand.

[eleny]

3. The porcelain is worn in spots

I usually soak them in very hot, sudsy water. I'll stick with that method. Thanks!

[politicat]

4. I soak them overnight in the sink in Oxyclean.

Ours are porcelain coated, too. Oxyclean takes 99% of the grunge off, and the rest I don't really care about.

Would that I could soak the top of the stove that way, too... it seems that people in my house are congenitally unable to wipe up splashes and spills.... :banghead:

[eleny]

5. I've got some!

I can soak them tonight. Thanks pcat!