Mine did not come with a care booklet. Does it need to be seasoned?And if so how. And what are the care instructions?Thank you!!!
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I put some olive oil on it and heat it up in the oven 400 for 15 min. Pre heat stone before putting pizza on it Sprinkle corn meal down first before laying pizza on stone. If your buying ready made dough for TraderJoe's in the baggy, roll the dough ball in flour first then shape it in a circle. Cook your pizza hot (400) and fast .
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Do not put wet on this stone. It is solely meant for dry bread dough. If you put fish etc. on stone it must be dry. Wet will cause stone to crack and break.
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I use cast iron a lot and I find if it has ever been washed and scrubbed with soap it has to be re-seasoned by putting shortening or lard (not 0il) in a very light coating. If you coat it too heavy it will separate in the seasoning and you have to start over. Turn it upside down in your oven with a pan under it so if the grease drips it goes in the pan. Leave it in your oven at 350 for about an hour or two. Wash it out and dry it completely. I keep mine seasoned by sticking them in the oven every once in a while when I 'm cooking something else. I never use oil to season with, although I read where people do. The ideal thing to use is lard, that's what they used many years ago when that's all they cooked with. It works great by the way. Try not using a scrubby, instead use a stiff brush. Each time you use your pan be sure to spread a VERY LIGHT coat of Crisco or some other good shortening inside and if you stack you pans be sure to put a paper towel between them to absorb any moisture that may accumulate or it can rust. Some of my pans are over 100 years old and they are as shiny and slick as the non stick pans that aren't cast iron. After awhile you can cook with them and not need grease or oil. Rather than buy new cast iron try checking ebay and you'll find some really old pans, they made need cleaning but it's well worth the work. I just bought a one quart kettle with a wood handle and i love cooking potatoes in it. It's a wonderful piece of history to own and pass down. I don't care for the pre seasoned stuff, I like the good ole original pans.
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I seasoned mine before the first use and reseason every four months or so. I have had mine for about two years and they still work well.
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Go to www.youtube.com or google for complete instructions. First time use, cover the inside of the top and bottom generously with oil. Put in a warm oven (250 F) for six hours. When you use it, be sure to set it on a metal diffuser, or it will still crack. (Must be seasoned every two months or so if not used regularly.)
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That doesn't sound like your pan was properly sealed or finished. You should be able to use nonabrasive scrubbies and the pan should be like new. I've used mine for years and only had issues when someone used them on high even after they were told these pans don't need high heat. If you follow Pinterest do a search and you might find a cause and/or diy fix. Good luck and I will add any ideas I find.
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yes they need not to be seasoned!!! my advise to you is to use cooking spray on pans before each use. helps with clean up.
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The grill does not need to be seasoned. So far, this is a very good grill.... I have had stove top grills crack on my electric range.This one seems great.
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I put the oil on the pan to season it as the instructions suggest, and baked it in the oven upside down on a paper towel (to catch the drippings). I seasoned it a second time. It worked well - I did leave it in there a little longer than suggested. To clean it, I just use a paper towel - the seasoning makes a finish similar to teflon coating.
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Hello, mine did not. If you are aging your flour make sure to de-humidify it first on a baking sheet in the oven on low heat. JH
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You don't have to re-season, it is pre-seasoned and ready to use. It is specified in the product description.
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Hello Kip, It says it comes pre-seasoned, and after using it the very first time, it appears that it is. However, I purchased a flat skillet from the same company (Lodge) and although that one said it was pre-seasoned I still had to season it more since my pancakes still stuck a little. So, you MAY have to season it a little more. But it is a great grill. I bought Lodge's silicone handles, too, as the handles do get hot.
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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.
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It should be part of seasoning process. Please go to YouTube to watch some videos which will tell you the seasoning process.
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I have one what is it you need to know there is not much to the use & care instructions manual. it is pretty much self explanatory.Ask me a question I will try to answer it for you or go to lifetime Brands,Inc Garden City,NY 11530
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Hi Cynthia! This is how I seasoned mine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SesaUVFZ-M). And for cleaning, I only use the bamboo brush you'll see in the video. Hope this helps. -Paul
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Yes, it comes pre-seasoned. There are detailed instructions printed on the cardboard package that faces the pan. You only have to do this once. If you have already tossed out the instructions, let me know & I will go over it with you. After use, since meat has to sit for 5 minutes before you cut into it, that is a perfect time to run your hot pan under hot water (tilt it so when it spits it doesn't hit you). Use a scraper or a brush (NO SOAP!) to get off the extra bits & dry immediately. I set it back on the burner I just used, which is still a little warm. You can re-oil it with a little Pam or, better yet, throw in a bit of lard or clarified butter & remove excess with a paper towel or a chunk of paper sack. Your pan is ready to use again. I love this pan!
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I always season new cast iron cookware again before I use it, even if it says preseasoned. The shinier and blacker it looks, the better.Use only a very thin coating of oil or melted shortening. If you re-season it and it feels sticky, bake it longer and/or at a higher temperature.