When cleaning the pan, do you run it under hot water while the pan is still hot? Also, can you season it with just cooking oil spray?
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I typically just run mildly warm water in the pan right after I finish cooking with it; depending on what I am cooking, I do spray a light amount of cooking spray on the pan (boneless/skinless chicken breasts or fish tend to stick if I don't spray, beef or pork tend to have more natural fats, so the pan doesn't really need spraying).
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My husband does the dishes :) I do watch him let the pan soak when it has cooled down. He puts dish washing liquid and warm water into pan and lets it sit overnight and gently wipes it down. I use olive oil to wipe it down back and front. Good to go until the next steak..Love this pan my husband does not as he hates doing the dishes....
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I had a similar problem with mine because I was using an aerosol spray on oil. I contacted the distributor and was told to put a few ounces, 2 or 3 I believe, of dawn dish washing soap in the pan and fill with water. it with water. Then put it on the stove and boil the mixture for 20-30 minutes. This worked great and I never used the spray oil again. That pan is almost 12 years old, not a scratch on it. Now I use coconut oil and the food slides off the pan with no effort. It's healthier oil too.
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I brushed oil on it for the first use to season it...but no oil after that. I guess you could try it, but the instructions say to season it.
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Make a paste of baking soda and water. Using a paper towel, scrub the pan with the paste. You'll likely see old gunk (mostly oil) coming up. Wash clean, wipe dry, then heat it gently on low heat. Wipe a tiny bit of oil (NOT a spray of any kind) around the pan and put it away. Then, NEVER, EVER use any kind of cooking spray. Propellants are bad for the nonstick finish. Also NEVER heat the pan past medium on your cooktop. Medium heat will get the pan plenty hot. My 3 year old Teflon pans still look new despite almost daily use.
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For god's sake, man! You want the oil to build up. With a steel pan like this, the idea is to create a patina: Eventually you want this pan to be black. It is very easy to clean and very non-stick. I have cooked pancakes, omelets, etc... in it and they all just slide out. That being said, I have built up a patina and I never wash this pan with soap: Hot water, dry the bottom, heat it on the stove for a minute to evaporate the water and add a layer of grease on top if it looks like it needs it. Or just wipe it out with a paper towel and skip the preceding steps. Both work great.
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I spray it with cooking oil before using. Anything still stuck I use a Brillo pad on. Overall not too hard to clean
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No, I just spray it with a little cooking spray and have had no problems at all! I live these pans!
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Hello, Please look at various videos on YouTube. Seasoning is basically just heating oil in the pan.Good luck. 1409clay@gmail.com
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Does not have to be seasoned - wash with soap and water. Just remember that this is in no waya non stick pan - you need use oil or butter or whatever - otherwise you will have a lot of scrubbing to do!
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I haven't tried to season this pan though I don't see why you couldn't. Seasoning has to be redone if you wash the pan in a dishwasher or scour it. Once you season just some warm water and a lil soap should be all you need. If things still stick you can clean the pan with a lil "Barkeepers friend". Though if you have to resort to Barkeepers friend you are either going to have live with things sticking, or reseason the pan. Barkeepers Friend is a powder that comes in what looks like a small comet can. You can find it at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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I sprayed it with cooking spray before use, and the food was oiled. I believe I soaked it in water after use and put it into the dishwasher. No problems; it came out clean.
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When I received mine, I immediately seasoned it with mineral oil. I only have to rinse it with water, and dry immediately.
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We heated it up on the stove and wiped it off. You must keep it seasoned with oil any way.
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I would season it first-you can find good instructions on Internet. I soaked mine in eater the tub overnight then put it in oven on low heat for several hours-can't remember if I rubbed with olive oil or not
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With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Thanks, D.Wertz With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more.... » Read More With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Thanks, D.Wertz « Show Less
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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.
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There is something in the instructions about seasonin with oil I think but I don't remember. I cleaned with a mild detergent (I only use seventh generation so it's very green and safe). Once you use it a few times it's like a cast iron pan; it builds up seasoning. Do a google on how to properly season a paella pan. Hope I helped