Is is safe to use a cast iron press in a non-stick skillet?
873162
I use mine in my non-stick skillet. Now you must be careful with the edges as it could scratch some Teflon coating if scraped across it.
2209207
Never, ever use anything metal on non stick. A fork is liable to scratch the surface and many other abrasives can too. This is a great tool to use for a flat top or skillet.
2243762
I used a metal one and worried about scratching the finish. I now use nothing but wood or silicone as I want to protect the beauty of this skillet.
2126050
Cast iron is not "non-stick" in the sense of Teflon or some "magical" coating. If properly seasoned and oiled when using, it will not stick to the food you are making. They come seasoned from the factory, so using a good non-stick coat of oil will keep your food from sticking. I have made meatloaf and bread in this pan and never had one stick. Also remember you can use a slightly lower heat setting with cast iron because it distributes heat better than other types of metal pans.
2126045
Cast iron pans are not "nonstick" you have to season the pans with vegetable oil before you cook with them! Once you season them they are great to cook with I use mine on an outside grill and inside my oven too!
1863001
It's nonstick not cast iron so I'd say no. But it does leave nice grill marks.
1344240
Just wash it lightly and spray some Pam before you set it on the burners. It doesn't need to be seasoned like a cast iron pan or anything like that.
1798727
No problem with sticking, but it must be realized that proper methods of use must be observed. It should be heated and then turned down since it is an even heated pan that holds heat properly. Also works best as a saute/braizing pan as designed. Never had a problem with clean up. It does help to clean when pan is still warm--not hot. I thought I would never give up cast iron, but I did.
376222
Yes, I use Dawn all the time in all my cast iron. I then warm it on the stove a couple minutes to dry completely and then rub with some oil or lard. The reason why they say not to use soap is because it used to contain lye. It doesn't any more and it will not hurt cast iron. Just don't let it soak in the soapy water and it will be fine. You can find all this information on the Lodge web site and lots of other sites too. Coarse salt is good also. Please listen to the experts on this which is the Lodge Company.
948355
I wouldn't imagine it would be any different than using any other metal skillet. May be a better idea to query the cooktop manufacturer and/or Hamilton Beach.
2191114
NO,using metal utensils will scratch the nonstick surface which will compromise the ease of clean up.
2091688
Yes, even with a cast iron skillet it will work great as long as you let the skillet get nice and hot.
2038994
Yes, remove the cast iron pan from its wooden base and it's just like a cast iron skillet. Fine in the oven as well or over a camp fire.
1221826
I have used it before in Iron skillet. I just diluted the solution with extra water.
703411
I do as Jane L. Brown does. I use parchment on both my nonstick skillet and my electric griddle. Works well and makes for easier cleaning up.
866687
ID Bottom = 14", OD Handles = 19 ½".You can cook anything in this. Cast Iron, properly conditioned, treated, cleaned, and maintained is naturally non-stick; a fried egg slides right out of the pan (a smaller pan - same brand) all by itself. Cast Iron is also naturally even heating; use a lower flame/temperature.The pan won't give you any trouble. It's like Pool: It's not the Stick that makes the Man; it's the Man that makes the Stick.
405745
This skillet IS non-stick and works great. I recommend it if you are looking for a good non-stick skillet.