Turn off and unplug the grill.
Allow the grill to cool before cleaning the surface. Tilt the grill to drain any grease from the bottom. Pour grease into a container with a lid, preferably a non-recyclable container. Place the container in your trash bin. Do not pour grease down sinks or toilets. Grease can clog drains.
Fill the sink with hot, soapy water. Use a non-abrasive liquid cleaner, such as dishwashing detergent.
Dip a non-abrasive cloth into the hot, soapy water and apply the water to the grill's surface. Gently scrub the grill's surface and base to remove grease stains and food particles.
Rinse the soapy water from the grill by running plain water over the grill's surface and base. Air-dry or hand-dry the grill with a towel.