Works great for veggies , with a minimal soak in the sink, cleans right up

it takes way to long to try and clean, what is Weber's directions for clearing

This basket makes cooking some items extremely easy but, if you use any kind of oil or cooking spray, the heat from the grill bakes that onto the basket surface making it very difficult to clean. Scrubbing with Dawn helps remove some of the baked on oils but most of it just won't come off.