First and foremost, ensure the device has cooled down for at least 30 minutes before you attempt to clean it. Next, use the scraping tool which came with the griddler to clean off any food or grease from the cooking surfaces. Then remove drip tray, empty it and remove the cooking surfaces. You may clean the scraping tool, drip tray and cooking surfaces by hand or in the dishwasher. Make sure you do not use rough surfaces when cleaning the cooking plates as it could damage the nonstick surfaces. Lastly, use any type of cloth or paper towels to wipe down the remainder of the griddler.