Never used SS before. Can I use Pam cooking spray on them for healthier cooking? Or oil/butter only? Thank you for all of your suggestions.
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You can. I used Pam tonight toasting the hamburger buns. Your main thing to remember is the pan must be seasoned after use for the first few times of use. Also these pans have copper, and stainless steel, so when the pans heat up they hold the heat unlike teflon. So medium heat and keep oiled for moisture to the pan when cooking lean meats. I use olive oil after each use to lightly wipe inside the pans.
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Oil is the best, small amounts but only add it after the pan gets warm. If you use Pam it will get sticky and leaves a coating that is hard if almost impossible to remove. Just follow the manufacturers instructions.
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You have to learn how to use a SS. Heat it up until when you drop a drop of water, it stays its form. That means the pores in the SS has closed up. That's when it's ready for whatever you want to put on it. I use butter and sometimes oil. I'm not too sure hydrogenated veg oil in an aerosol can is so healthy for you.
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Forget Pam. Get one a pump sprayer like this: Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil SprayerAnd fill it yourself...olive oil, butter, etc. Not sure why reviews aren't higher, I've been using mine since March 29, 2011 (according to Amazon) and I've had no issues with it...
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Yes, you can use Pam. Spray the pan with Pam and then heat the pan. You can use baking soda to help clean out the pan if something sticks. Baking soda works great and is user friendly.
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There are several oil pumps out there you can purchase that uses your own oil and makes it spray. I think Pampered Chef has one and I'm sure there are others. I agree that olive oil is the best and healthiest. I have seen where some people say that you can 'season' your SS, but I tried it and I don't see that it works any better. I have found like several of these others commenting here that heating the pan and then adding oil or butter is the trick to things not sticking. Even if you cook turkey burger which seems to have a mind of it's own with the juices sticking, adding a little water afterwards makes cleaning pretty much a snap. There are several oil pumps out there you can purchase that uses your own oil and makes it spray. I think Pampered Chef has one and I'm sure there are others. I agree that olive oil is the best and healthiest. I have seen where some people say that you can 'season' your SS, but I tried it and I don't see that it works any better. I have found like several of these others commenting here that heating the pan and then adding oil or butter is the trick to things not sticking. Even if you cook turkey burger which seems to have a mind of it's own with the juices sticking, adding a little water... » Read More There are several oil pumps out there you can purchase that uses your own oil and makes it spray. I think Pampered Chef has one and I'm sure there are others. I agree that olive oil is the best and healthiest. I have seen where some people say that you can 'season' your SS, but I tried it and I don't see that it works any better. I have found like several of these others commenting here that heating the pan and then adding oil or butter is the trick to things not sticking. Even if you cook turkey burger which seems to have a mind of it's own with the juices sticking, adding a little water afterwards makes cleaning pretty much a snap. « Show Less
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I use any cooking spray and they all work well. I'm currently using Mazola Butter-Flavored Canola Cooking Spray, but I've also used Pam and some of the others and don't see any realy differences.
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In my opinion you can use stainless, wood or silicone utensils with a SS pan. When using metal utensils try to avoid scratching the cooking surface however.
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Never ever use Pam with non-stick surfaces. It leaves a sticky residue and destroys the non-stick surface. You should only have to season the grids once with regular vegetable oil and maybe a re-seasoning every few years depending on your usage. If you used Pam already, all bets are off and might as well get a replacement.
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That should be fine it hydrates not to use spray oil like Pam. I love the pans.
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Never spray Pam on non-stick pans! It will make them sticky and reduce their non-stick properties. It's not the oil in they cooking spray that is damaging, it's the accellerant. Even sprays labeled "canola oil" or "olive oil" contain these compounds, so don't use them at all on coated pans labeled non-stick. It is petroleum based and will dissolve the non-stick surface, ruining your pans or grills. Use oil or butter instead. The best way to use oil is to brush it onto the food you are cooking. Olive oil works fine as does canola oil, just keep the smoke-point of oil in mind if you're searing anything on high heat. Hope that helps. Never spray Pam on non-stick pans! It will make them sticky and reduce their non-stick properties. It's not the oil in they cooking spray that is damaging, it's the accellerant. Even sprays labeled "canola oil" or "olive oil" contain these compounds, so don't use them at all on coated pans labeled non-stick. It is petroleum based and will dissolve the non-stick surface, ruining your pans or grills. Use oil or butter instead. The best way to use oil is to brush it onto the food you are cooking. Olive oil works fine as does canola oil, just keep the smoke-point of oil in... » Read More Never spray Pam on non-stick pans! It will make them sticky and reduce their non-stick properties. It's not the oil in they cooking spray that is damaging, it's the accellerant. Even sprays labeled "canola oil" or "olive oil" contain these compounds, so don't use them at all on coated pans labeled non-stick. It is petroleum based and will dissolve the non-stick surface, ruining your pans or grills. Use oil or butter instead. The best way to use oil is to brush it onto the food you are cooking. Olive oil works fine as does canola oil, just keep the smoke-point of oil in mind if you're searing anything on high heat. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Yes it's more of a problem. You're not supposed to use spray oil so I just use a more oil/butter when cooking, then soak the pan in warm soapy water before cleaning. Sometimes I just soak overnight and clean in the morning. Use a Teflon scrubby pad or brush to clean.
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Sort of. The heat needs to be much lower than you think. You need a generous spray of PAM. I am still figuring out the whole temperature issue. We have an electric stove. I preheat the pan with the heat on about 3 (lower heat). Spray with Pam when heated & add egg. Then I turn off heat because my husband likes them over medium. There's enough heat to cook it perfectly. But don't be stingy with the spray PAM.
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I have never seasoned mine, a quick spray of Pam has always been sufficient. Please note, the botton has a texture to it...some have complained about this, but I've never found it to be a problem...I just use a stiff bristle brush when I clean it up.
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Shortening and flour is recommended for all baking pans instead of non-stick sprays, with two exceptions:1. the pan is stainless steel, and2. if the baking spray doesn't have lecithin in it. Most non-stick finishes today get very sticky if lecithin sprays are used, and the finish will be ruined if you try to get the stickiness off with abrasives, even plastic scrubbers. Then it won't be non-stick anymore. Just a tip--angel food cakes rise higher if you keep the sides bare. One-piece pans can sit and soak in warm, soapy water, making clean up a breeze. Just saying....
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DO NOT use pam or any other type of cooking spray, not ever on this pan. These are bad for non-stick pans. If you don't believe me, call Circulon directly. They will tell you this. This is what they told me, but I had already known this. If you have to, use a little oil...but not Pam.
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I grease the pan, but you probably don't need to. I usually spray some Pam in it. Fortunately, because it's a silicone pan, the grease doesn't burn on the pan and it washes right off.
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I alway spray with Pam first. After the grill cools down, I use a Scotch Brite scrub sponge with normal dish soap. Cleans up nicely.
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I use Pam spray with flour. Also make sure to let them cool slightly not to disturb their delicate shape. Also a small spatula around edge works to slightly loosen more sticky batters. Janice H.
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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.
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Hi Patricia, you will have to use non-stick spray (Pam) while using it. It is truly a fantastic appliance - I'm still using it every week and it's still in great condition and I just love it. When I make my waffles, I can get two waffles per spray at the 4.5 setting. I also use a spatula to take the cooked waffles off the griddle. Hope this helps if not, let me know. Take care, Leslie
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I would suggest using a non-stick spray like PAM. When I grill marinated veggies give them a spray with the oil non-stick sprays too. After use, I put some dish washer detergent and soap; fill it up to the brim and when it STARTS to boil, shut off the stove and much of the built on grease will disappear. I find this very useful grilling many things vs. the George Forman grill which is a pain to clean as it the grills are attached to the pan. Also, you would think that these foods came off a barbeque. I am a diabetic and really enjoy eating delicious foods in such a healthy version of this grill. I would suggest using a non-stick spray like PAM. When I grill marinated veggies give them a spray with the oil non-stick sprays too. After use, I put some dish washer detergent and soap; fill it up to the brim and when it STARTS to boil, shut off the stove and much of the built on grease will disappear. I find this very useful grilling many things vs. the George Forman grill which is a pain to clean as it the grills are attached to the pan. Also, you would think that these foods came off a barbeque. I am a diabetic and really enjoy eating delicious foods in such a healthy version of this... » Read More I would suggest using a non-stick spray like PAM. When I grill marinated veggies give them a spray with the oil non-stick sprays too. After use, I put some dish washer detergent and soap; fill it up to the brim and when it STARTS to boil, shut off the stove and much of the built on grease will disappear. I find this very useful grilling many things vs. the George Forman grill which is a pain to clean as it the grills are attached to the pan. Also, you would think that these foods came off a barbeque. I am a diabetic and really enjoy eating delicious foods in such a healthy version of this grill. « Show Less