how do you clean the outside bottoms of the pans and what could you use on them without damaging them?
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I use a scotch brite pad on outside or soft scrub. some exteriors are metal, some are coated. use scotch brite on metal but soft scrub on coated/painted.
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I use the green or blue sponges that have a plastic side for cleaning. Sometimes soft scrub.
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Sorry, this was purchased as a gift and sent directly to a family member; however, I like barkeepers friend for cleaning such things. But if you have any doubt about causing damage to the pan I would contact Cuisinart directly.
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I think there are Teflon sprays that you can buy but properly cared for, the coating in this pan should last a very long time. It is so slippery that it should never need to be scrubbed only washed with a dish rag.
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the same thing happened to my pan and I just cover it with aluminum foil then spray that with cooking spray. turns out completely fine PLUS there's no cleaning that way. :)
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Use a Teflon safe sponge like scrubeez, and Dawn dish detergent. Soak for a while and then scrub.
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I suggest a cleaner that is save for plastics called Bar Keeper's Friend. It is one of the best kitchen cleaners I've discovered over the decades. It comes in a gold color container similar in shape to what you find "Comet/Ajax" in but this is non-abrasive and leaves no residue. I've used it with a scrubby pad to completely recover a pan with years of cooked on dark gook on the bottom, that's how good it is. Amazon carries it too: Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish 12 Oz Two Pack
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They make a spray for that purpose. I wet the cooktop with hot water with vinegar and and scrub if necessary with a little baking soda. Cleans it beautifully. You may have to let the hot water and vinegar sit if badly stained.
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never use aney soap! just rince with hot water and paper towel it might tak severel times!if you use aney cleaning matirial you ruine your pan.
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It is safe to use a scouring pad (or steel wool for more stubborn stains) and regular dish soap. This should not damage the nonstick finish. You can also clean the pan by boiling soap water in the pan for 10-15 minutes. After that, you can throw away the water, let the pan cool and then scrub the pan with a heavy duty scrubber.
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Best to hand-wash them, and not to scrub the nonstick surface with anything abrasive. Unfortunately, the coating will wear out eventually, but with care, it should last for years.
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Let this product soak for half an hour or more or keep reapplying. On the pans, also use the 3M Industrial scouring pads. These will clean very well plus polish the metal but do not use these on the stove top. Use Magic Eraser on stove top.
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I have read not to use metal products to clean the pans; the seasoning is a result of oils penetrating into the iron over time, metal scrubbers can scratch deep enough to expose unseasoned, bare iron, not good for the pan, like scratching teflon. Besides this product, I use a stiff brush or "scrubby" side of dual purpose kitchen sponges. Scrub while running hot water over the pan, wipe or heat (on the stove, on low)dry, thoroughly.
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Try "Bar Keepers Friend". You should be able to get it from Walmart (or here in Amazon). There are a few styles of it; Soft cleanser, stainless steel Polish and regular. They should all work for getting the rust out. For cleaning the outside of the pans, stick with the Soft Cleaner variant. For the inside, the regular or SS Polish. Good luck!
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I wash my pan in mild dish soap and dry with a towel immediately. Take a little cooking oil or olive oil and rub in with a soft cloth to all cooking areas of the pan.
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To clean your pan, let it soak in soapy water overnight. If food still sticks ton the pan, add some baking soda on you (delicate) scrubbing sponge.To avoid future problems, apply olive oil all over the pan's surface with a paper towel, and beware of high cooking temperatures, alway prefer low or medium temperatures according to your recipes.
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I just use regular soap and elbow grease and then rinse extremely well. My pot is used for homebrewing and the bottom is a bit hazy but the sides have remained nice and shiny.
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I would suggest you to add some detergent in the pan, then put it on stove to heat it up a little bit. It will help you to remove those grunges easily.
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Avoid soap, and I use a plastic scraper to clean off food- you know the kind you can get to clean stoneware. Dry thoroughly, and wipe a little oil on it before storing.