Do you need to "season" the nonstick skillet after use?
68201
No. The ceramic coating won't absorb anything that you might try and season it with. The ceramic coating is truly nonstick with no oils required
68202
No. I just lightly wash it with a sponge and a mild solution of Dawn dish washing detergent, rinse and dry. (Also, I try not to leave the empty pan on a very hot burner for any length of time. I don't think that is good for any pan -- especially a non-stick pan.)
68203
After having my skillet for a short while, the middle of pan started to bubble up an started to stick so I'm not sure if the skillet was defected or what but threw out an did not order a second. In the biginning it was great to use an only washed an dried. Hope this helps.
68204
Lisa...I've never had to season any of my 3 skillets before use. I really like these skillets. Don't get them too hot. No need to do that. They distribute heat very evenly. After cooking something such as scrambled eggs, you may need to soak the pan briefly in hot, soapy water and use a teflon pad to get any residual food off. Some people report difficulty with this, but I follow the manufacturer's instructions and have never had any trouble getting any of my skillets back to a "brand new" condition as far as cleanliness. Best, Susan
68205
I have the greengourmet 12 piece set and it very clearly says in the instructions to season it about every 6 months.
2215330
It's non stick, so no cooking spray is required. Although before the first use they say to "season" both sides with butter, but you basically put it on and wipe it off. But after that there should be no butter/cooking spray/grease required.
159408
Yes - you can re-season this pan in the oven although it's not usually necessary. Cleaning the pan after each use wit hot water and a little table salt and a brush - then drying the pan before heating on the stove top. When the pan is hot to the touch but not so hot that the oil will smoke, add just enough oil to the pan so that it can be distributed evenly with a paper towel. I turn the heat to simmer and leave for a couple of minutes. That's about it - the pan is ready to go for its next use. Oven seasoning is usually reserved for pans that are brand new or neglected. Lodge factory seasons the pan your are asking about. Yes - you can re-season this pan in the oven although it's not usually necessary. Cleaning the pan after each use wit hot water and a little table salt and a brush - then drying the pan before heating on the stove top. When the pan is hot to the touch but not so hot that the oil will smoke, add just enough oil to the pan so that it can be distributed evenly with a paper towel. I turn the heat to simmer and leave for a couple of minutes. That's about it - the pan is ready to go for its next use. Oven seasoning is usually reserved for pans that are brand new or neglected. Lodge factory... » Read More Yes - you can re-season this pan in the oven although it's not usually necessary. Cleaning the pan after each use wit hot water and a little table salt and a brush - then drying the pan before heating on the stove top. When the pan is hot to the touch but not so hot that the oil will smoke, add just enough oil to the pan so that it can be distributed evenly with a paper towel. I turn the heat to simmer and leave for a couple of minutes. That's about it - the pan is ready to go for its next use. Oven seasoning is usually reserved for pans that are brand new or neglected. Lodge factory seasons the pan your are asking about. « Show Less
1877817
Not sure what oil is is seasoned with, I would compare it to buying a Lodge iron skillet that has been pre-seasoned. Definitely no Teflon of any other non stick. Had some heavy rains here in GA this summer and Had covered for a few weeks. Looks like it was starting to rust which I quickly re-seasoned and good to go. You can flip two of the quarters so all the grill marks are the same way by the way.
439212
No ...only cast iron. By seasoning the pan you create your own non stick surface.
1681731
You must preseason the pan yourself. Just use vegetable oil and paper towel
909524
No you don't need to season the pan. I'm not having any problems with this set. Its great!
1336371
It's like a wok and cast iron skillet as you first have to season it with oil and heat; instructions can be found on the internet. The more you use it, the more nonstick it becomes.
185738
You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.
2145831
I'm not sure I know what you mean...this set has a ceramic, non stick, coating, so I wouldn't think it needs to be seasoned. It's not like cast iron. Hope this helps!
1316083
When it arrived I seasoned it like any cast iron fry pan. I still season it once every month this seems to work for me. Hope that answer is helpful.
2047495
I did not season it, don't think that is necessary, I used Crisco for frying however.
2134075
You don't need to season a stainless pan though some do. I don't. But I mostly pan fries stuff and the preheating process with oil is similar to the seasoning process anyway. For things stuck, if not burnt, it is easily soaked and cleaned. For burnt on, I use the barkeepers friend to clean it up. Not really difficult.I am not a chef, so my opinions worth 2 cents.
2077393
There's a little bit of a gritty texture. It gets a little smoother/ slicker after you season it (coat with vegetable oil and put in the oven for an hour at 350) which you should do with any new cast iron skillet.
935971
I did season this pan with a little cooking oil before first time use. Although it is not specified in the instruction, it is always a good idea to do that first time.
1735414
The lid gets food splatter and condensation on it. If it isn't seasoned, this material will stick to the lid and it will be hard to clean. Also, lids don't routinely build up seasoning like a skillet would, since they don't get the hot oils baked onto them. So, seasoning the lid properly will both protect the lid and make it easier to clean. Even though you aren't cooking in the lid, it gets exposed to the same conditions as the pan below. So, you season the lid for the same reasons you season the pan.
1336368
In order to make a non-stick surface, the griddle needs to be "seasoned". Instructions for 'seasoning' are included with the griddle. When seasoning, it's preferably done on an outdoors grill. To season the griddle, season as you would any cast iron pan. It will smoke while seasoning. Do not scrub the griddle or use soapy water as it will remove the seasoning.