The user manual of my current hot-stone grill (Severin brand) reads that the stone may be cleaned under running water only and that no detergent shall be used. However, this way it can't be trully cleaned. Previously with another hot-stone grill (Rotel brand) I used a common detergent and didn't experience any harm to the stone whatsoever.
Is there any particular (scientific) reason why common dishware detergents shall not be used for cleaning of hot-stone grill stone surfaces? Or is just manufacturer looking for some sort of excuses as precautionary matters?
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What kind of stone is it? I suspect it is granite in which case there really is no concern for washing with dish soap. (Lawyers probably wrote that, so any warrant claims can be denied... :( )