what is the best procedure for cleaning this wok? Should you let the pan cool down before washing or should you start washing it while it still hot?
831222
Never put cool water in hot pan. let cool and then wash. I never use soap in stainless steel. rinse out with warm water using sponge and Barkeepers Friend, dry thoroughly and it will always shine like need
831223
Not sure of the correct method but I always allow pans to cool before washing them. So far, so good.
831224
I believe there were pretty specific instructions that came with my wok. Essentially, soak with hot water and a little dish soap. After it cools, scour lightly with non-abrasive pad, rinse and dry.
831225
The truth is, it really depends on what you would want to do. I have cleaned it while it was scalding hot and when it was cooled down. It might be easiest and quicker to clean when it is hot.
831226
They both were about the same. there is a cleaning tool you can use to help.
1868143
I love my wok, but make sure you properly season it. I have only used mine a few times and it did stick when I put honey in my sauce.
402824
Scrub the wok inside and out with dish soap and water. Then, fill the wok with water and bring to a boil and scrub again. After this, you need to season the wok....best to use a good high temperature oil like sesame or coconut oil. I like to use ginger and onions and continue press them into the wok with the oil. There are some good videos online of this process.
2200170
Wash and dry the wok first. Coat the inside with high temperature cooking oil (lard is best). Bake in the over (400F) for 1 hour. Repeat the oil coating and bake 2-3 more times.
147638
Warm water and mild soap works for me. I use the sponge with the Teflon scrubber After the pan has cooled, as soon as possible.
1277558
I just rinse it off. Everything comes off easily. I don't put it in the dishwasher because it said not to. Keep it at the lower temperatures like 5 to 7. Don't preheat the pan very long and don't use it on high.
1535391
You do not have to season it again unless you have submerged it in water, which you shouldn't do. The natural "non-stick" coating builds up over time. Wipe out with a paper towel and scrape with a metal spatula to remove anything sticking to the surface. Wipe with oil if you have scrubbed or scraped hard. Put over high heat to sanitize if required. I have not put my my wok or my cast iron skillet in water in more than 30 years & they are my best cooking tools. If you do not use it frequently wipe it with oil occasionally.
1402268
No matter what type of cooking one were to do in a wok, you are going to use some sort of liquid. It is important to oil before and after use. It works better if the wok is about 200 degrees when you coat it with oil then let it cool. This helps the oil adhere to the metal better. Refer to the guidelines for Lodge cast iron cookware for more information.
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Dear Jack: This wok is terrific. We use it every day on high heat on a gas stove. We have never had a problem cleaning it. Truly nonstick. We just use a sponge and dish detergent-cleans right up. The lid IS vented. I don't know if it is dishwasher safe. Much easier and faster to clean it by hand with a sponge. I personally would NOT put it in the dishwasher. Regards. SJ
402822
Scrub the wok inside and out with dish soap and water. Then, fill the wok with water and bring to a boil and scrub again.After this, you need to season the wok....best to use a good high temperature oil like sesame or coconut oil. I like to use ginger and onions and continue press them into the wok with the oil. There are some good videos online of this process.
319813
Normal dish washing detergent and water will do fine. Rinse it good and it will look good as new. Wipe it down daily if it sits near the stove during other cooking, especially with items that spatter. Best investment ever for a tea kettle.
673232
I have always oiled my wok with a very light film of pam to prevent rusting. After cleaning and drying spray and wipe down with a paper towel.
249890
It has a factory seal on it. You need to wash is real good with hot water & dish detergent. After drying the wok, use a basting brush and coat the inside with peanut oil. Then pre-heat your oven to 375, put the wok in the oven for 1 hour. Repeat as needed. I re-season my wok every other month. To clean after cooking, use a nylon brush & hot water. Best of luck..
249887
I'm not sure what it is. I scrubbed it with Dawn and a plastic brush, coated it with a light canola oil and stuck it in the oven - what a bad smell. I had to then clean it with mineral spirits, then scrub it again, then season it with light oil and an hour in the oven. That worked. And it is a great wok! If I had it all to do over again I'd clean it with mineral spirits first and then scrub it and then season it. You have to get that nasty factory coating off first!
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Care for a Carbon Steel Wok the same way you would care for Carbon Steel knives or Cast Iron skillets. Wash thoroughly with soap and hot water to remove oil coating from factory. Heat Wok on top of stove, or if your wok does not have a wooden handle, you can put it in a hot oven. When wok is hot, add a high temperature oil like peanut oil. Coat the wok inside and out. Let it cool with the oil on it. To let it sit in a warm oven is good. The intent is to let the oil penetrate the metal. When the pan is cool, wipe it down with towel or paper towels. The pan is now cured. NEVER EVER wash the pan again with soap! If you do, you'll destroy the 'cure'. If that should happen, just repeat the 'seasoning' as described above. I like to always have a "Chore-Boy", metal scrubby by the sink for cleaning my cured pans. They clean up quickly and best if the pan is hot. Put it in the sink and flush with warm water and scrub with the metal scrubby vigorously to remove food particles. Again, no soap! Any germs are killed by the hot heat on the stove and with the warm/hot water washing with the scrubby. Why do all of this? If you don't season, the pan will rust.
1767331
Hi, after I use my pan I wash either in hot or warm soapy water. Then I dry it with a towel.
1507017
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....