Is it safe to use steel wool to clean these pots?
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You should use something less abrasive. The plastic scrubbers shaped like metal scrubbers work well.
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Wash lightly with soap & sponge when still hot. You dont want to scrub too much to keep it seasoned (or reseason it).If you get rust, scrub with steel wool, rinse, dry thoroughly, then oil and begin re-seasoning.
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The care instructions that come with the set have general instructions for all types of pots/pans. It says that the materials that are NOT dishwasher safe are: Hand-Anodized Aluminum cookware; Porcelain Enamel-Exterior cookware; Copper Bottom cookware; Plain Aluminum cookware. Since these are porcelain exterior, I do not put them in the dishwasher but they are very easy to clean since they are nonstick. I check overstock.com and for this set their site says "dishwasher safe" but Amazon does not.
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The info that came with the pot states there is a lifetime warranty (for the purchaser) with free repairs and/or full replacement if defects are not because of misuse. You would just have to pay shipping charges. It recommends hand washing with sponge or soft cloth and cooking with wooden or plastic utensils. Do not use scrubbies, steel wool, whisks or metal utensils. Oven safe to 500 degrees -- glass top to 350 degrees. I've been very happy with mine!!!
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Cleaning is the same as other brands of stainless cookware that I have. I use them with an induction cooktop and they work very well.
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Sorry for the delay but I don't think so. It is very thin and while it may not hurt you, I think you would be better off using a mechanical means of removing the corrosion. I would actually go and get a couple of grades of steel wool and see which one works the best at physical removal or the rust and corrosion. If you have some tiny little areas you want to clean, that you cannot reach with steel wool, I would use a brass or stainless brush in my Dremmel Tool (make sure you wear safety glasses particularly if working in the oven). Problem is of course is that with your continued use of oven cleaner, those area that have already corroded, will begin to corrode again once new oven cleaner is applied. If faced with this problem, I would leave the oven cleaner on just long enough to soften grease and crud, and then well wash your shelves and oven walls, and DRY EVERYTHING WELL. Use your wife's hair dryer or heat gun to make sure walls and shelves do not stay "wet" overnight and start to corrode over again. Any product you can find will either burn off, melt, or be too thin to maintain itself unless you can find so type of high temperature silicone grease, which would be found in industrial and commercial baking applications. I have food safe silicone grease for my meat grinder gears where it stays in place perfectly - it of course is not subject to high temperatures found in an oven interior. Don't know if any of this has helped. Let me know if it does and feel free to ask another question.
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Hmm, rust is usually caused by damaged metal being exposed to air and water. Did the pans get damaged? I would not throw the set away. There are ways to remove rust from the pots and pans. I would google How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel and see if you can find a remedy that looks like something you could do yourself. If you have any questions, I would advise calling the manufacturer and getting some advise from them. As a note, they are ideally used with a non-abrasive utensil, such as a wooden or silicon spatula, rather than with a metal one, which will scratch the interior of the pan. I hope this helps.
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I never wash pans with steel wool or Brillo pads. They do create scratches and I believe that makes cleaning in the future more difficult. If you have stubborn stuck on food I find it best to put a little amount of dish detergent and water in the pan and bring it to a boil stir the stuck on leavings (deglazing the pan) when it is sufficiently cool enough to handle scrubbing with a soft plastic brush or scrubbing pad usually does the job. I would definitely keep metal scrubbing pads away from fine cookware.
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I guess, you just need to use "Barkeeper's Friend" to clean the stainless pots/pans. You can buy it at homedepot or bed bath and beyond for a couple of buck.
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Hi, we recommend to hand wash all Moka pots - aluminium or stainless steel - as this ensures the coffee taste is not affected by any dishwasher soap or other agents. Even when you clean the Moka pots by hand, you shouldn't use soap or other cleaning products. A quick rinse under running water and periodic cleaning of the gaskets will ensure a long and happy relationship!
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Yes, you can wash them with Brillo pads. The pots and pans are made of very high quality stainless steel.
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In all honesty I simply don't know. I have used it sparingly but it has held up well. I clean it immediately after use which I would recommend. Use a non-stick spray and don't use steel wool. The material is a little thinner than I anticipated, and since it was manufactured in China I suspect they probably didn't use the highest grade of material available. I do believe that the price to value ration is pretty high, however. Hope that helps.
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I do not use metal on mine. I love the pots and pans but do think metal would scratch them.
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I don't. I put in water as soon as I am done cleaning and let it boil as the skillet cools, then I use a plastic scrubber. I have not tried steel wool.
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What did you clean in it?Did you try cleaning with a steal wool without soap on it. A fine grade. Can get it at any hardware store. Use dawn liquid dish soap.will have to scrub to remove black marks.The pot should be fine to use since you used dishwasher soap witch is used all the time for cleaning dishes you eat on.I have canning pots that change color because of chemical reactions and are fine just discolored.
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I received this set as a gift and though I love the pots so far, they are not dishwasher safe according to the manual. It might be due to the silicone coated handles.
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Elizabeth, I have used stainless steel pots for years, and have never seen any rust. I use regular dishwashing liquid to wash, and just dry and put away.The set I bought was a Christmas present, and my daughter loves them.