Why is is sticking all of a sudden? What went wrong? Spray with Pam, and still having to scrape them off! Any suggestions?
1480210
Have been using one of these for 5 years and have never sprayed it once. If you put the oil in the waffle mix you do not need to spray the iron. All the spray does is burn to the iron and cause waffles to stick.
1480211
Yer not giving me much info as to what yer cookin so I will try to cover most issues. The waffle will give you sticking issues if yer undercooking them so you might want to give them another minute until you try to remove them unless yer burning them now. Also, if your recipe involves fruit or anything sugary you will get a little sticky no matter how long you cook them. In that case, just use a wooden fork or sharp stick to loosen the waffle while you open it in order to get it to fall out. Lastly, don't let the buzzer rush you. As long as yer not toasting them to the point of charcoal you have plenty of time to get the waffle out so take your time. Yer not giving me much info as to what yer cookin so I will try to cover most issues. The waffle will give you sticking issues if yer undercooking them so you might want to give them another minute until you try to remove them unless yer burning them now. Also, if your recipe involves fruit or anything sugary you will get a little sticky no matter how long you cook them. In that case, just use a wooden fork or sharp stick to loosen the waffle while you open it in order to get it to fall out. Lastly, don't let the buzzer rush you. As long as yer not toasting them to the point of charcoal you... » Read More Yer not giving me much info as to what yer cookin so I will try to cover most issues. The waffle will give you sticking issues if yer undercooking them so you might want to give them another minute until you try to remove them unless yer burning them now. Also, if your recipe involves fruit or anything sugary you will get a little sticky no matter how long you cook them. In that case, just use a wooden fork or sharp stick to loosen the waffle while you open it in order to get it to fall out. Lastly, don't let the buzzer rush you. As long as yer not toasting them to the point of charcoal you have plenty of time to get the waffle out so take your time. « Show Less
1480212
Did you scratch it? I have had mine for two years. I have used it at least once a week every week and never had it to stick. If it's not scratched and you are using Pam, I don't know. Sorry.
1480213
The Pam could be your problem. It can leave a residue that will cause stuff to stick after a while. We buy cheap spray bottles from The Dollar Store and fill them with olive oil or peanut oil and use those for cooking. Try cleaning your waffle iron thoroughly, then season it with oil from a spray bottle. See if that helps. We've never had a problem with stuff sticking in our iron and we mix in cheese sometimes for a savory waffle.
1480214
I've had mine for about three years. It usually doesn't stick, however, occasionally it will. Two things I have found helpful to prevent sticking are: making sure I don't put too much baking powder in the mix (your mix has a lot more effect on the stickiness than you would think it would), and occasionally spraying it again if I am making a lot of waffles. I like to use Trader Joe's coconut oil spray.
1480215
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.
1480216
We serve between 350 and 787 students every week using these waffle irons. The problem is in the type of oil you use. Butter and butter sprays will eventually leave a sticky residue. Use only a canola base spray and you will never have a problem. Also do not use soap when cleaning only hot water for the same residue reason.
1480217
Don't use the spray, just use good old Crisco or perhaps vegetable oil and brush it on with a silicone brush. The sprays tend to stick to non-stick surfaces.
1480218
I worked in hotel kitchens for 10 years: I never once put anything on the waffle maker. You pour the batter in and then you take the waffle out when its done. You shouldn't need to spray or oil at all just put some butter in your batter and that will take care of it.
1480219
I had the same problem with mine, and then a chef friend of mine told me to put butter in the batter. For each waffle I put a 1/4 stick of melted butter -- and no more sticking at all -- they come out cleanly and smooth. And you don't have to put any butter on them at the table. I have used as little as 1 TBS of butter and they still come out great - no stick -- but I like the taste better with a 1/4 stick of butter. I know it has been 1 1/2 years since you posted, but maybe this answer will help someone else.
608257
my sticker came off pretty easy. I have googled before how to get sticky off of items left by stickers and I have always found Dawn Dish liquid to work with a mild abrasive sponge. I read vinegar works and WD-40 can help too. Peanut butter (same as when you use it to get gum out of things like your hair). Maybe google and find out other methods but it came off pretty easy for me for some reason.
70979
Ours eventually came off but u could try acetone (by the nail polish remover at Walmart) & then be sure to wash their feet really good. I won't use these again, my dog hated them & I felt terrible!
1148271
lIZARD is right...good hot water to loosen the glue and then scrape, just not hard enough to add scratches. The Pam idea will work, but a better process is WD-40 or Goo-Gone. The Goo-gone works great for this, just be sure to wash the covers real well before using.
1205099
I used them after I applied a silicone cream. With or without the cream I had a hard time with them sticking after the first day. Your suppose to use each strip for a week, but I only got a few days out of each one.
2152489
Try cleaning it with rubbing alcohol. That usually works to get sticky stuff off of things.
1691527
Are you wiping them off with an alcohol wipe after drying? This removes all the sticky residue. Many people forget this last step and mistakingly think they're nails remain wet. Do this at the very end after applying all your coats and their UV drying. Best!
1796384
I generally spray the bottom of the pan with Original Pam. Have not had a sticking problem.
484522
is it because your tub isn't smooth? (because of anti-slip textures?) if that's the case, the only thing I can think of is that you would need to make a 'semi permanent' suction - in a 100% dry tub and with dry suction cups, apply some GE clear silicone to each of the cups. Just a little. Press the cups to where they need to be and probably let it cure over 24 hours. If you ever want/need to remove the pad, the silicone won't ruin your tub at all and should peel up easily. But meanwhile, the pad should remain securely on the bottom of your bath with the silicone. Also, if you DO have a completely smooth tub, try pushing down the suction cupped areas again once the tub is full of water and you're actually sitting/laying on the mat. Sometimes mine will float up but once I restick them (while being in the tub) they'll stay attached. Lastly, maybe try keeping the motor at a Medium level and not High - that might keep the mat more secure as well... I hope this helps everyone - the mat is really a great thing and it would stink if you can't use it :(
1969084
We have never had an issue with sticking. A friend used spray Pam on it one time and caused all sorts of problems. A film residue. We cook with no spray or anything and never have an issue. Our daughter has the same stove and never an issue for her either. Maybe you got one with a bad finish. We use medium heat to cook cakes. Clean up is simple warm soapy water.
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I had the same problem! I had a UV lamp and even ended up buying a new LED lamp because of it! I eventually did some research and I found this out: cure your nails like usual, but at the end after the top coat has been cured, WIPE IT OFF WITH ALCOHOL to remove that sticky layer! Some suggested 99%, but I just used rubbing alcohol and my nails look EXACTLY how they should, nice and shiny and hard!Now I realize I didn't have to return the UV dryer, but oh well lol. Seriously, OPI needs to include some instructions, because that stickiness is terrible.
1750428
Are you using any type of cooking spray- if so, stop and clean pan well. These are made NOT to use sprays. Rinsing extremely well with as hot of water as possible after washing with soapy water is a must. I would very lightly "grease pain with butter", but very lightly. This may prevent further sticking. Hope this helps. I've not had any trouble so far.
1189917
I had the exact same problem.I finally broke down and bought some extra tips.Supposedly you can soak them in acetone to clean the tips.(I think it needs to soak for 24 hrs.
604806
have you tried a good double stick tape of if you want them to stay on permanently... I'd try an epoxy or other sealants readily available.... good luck...
874308
I used a product called Goo Gone, which is specially formulated to take off anything sticky. After that you have to clean the area with regular soap and water.
1288672
Hmm maybe contact the company. I have had mine for some time now and they are still good and don't stick to anything. They might have shipped some that weren't good. Try to contact them because it says they don't stick or stain in which mine haven't yet and I've had ours for a while now. See if there is anyway u can contact the foam company and let them know your concern. Hope it helps!
1593922
I'd like to know myself. I have them wrapped as a Christmas present. That would be helpful information. I did read a post that the spray Pam is a must!