I just got the grill and looked in vain for the supposedly enclosed spatula. Unfortunately none. No matter, something we eventually did so at home. However, for serious, I think the manual, which could put the grill for cleaning in the dishwasher? !!! The Grill has all vents surrounding the heating elements. I do not like to imagine what happens if you then re-supplied the thing with the included cable. If just by popping the fuses, you have probably not had the best of luck! The griddle is, contrary to the indication of the distributor at Amazon, not removable (except screwing the part completely apart). I have the grill will not be returned, as it looks quite funny, for 2 patient people just sufficient and was relatively moderately priced. Why just 3 stars