I was just gifted this frypan in new condition from someone who is moving. The "green" in the pan, looks like gel; am I supposed to remove that; can't imagine adding oil to the pan with that on the surface. This might be something new??? No paperwork included. Thanks. I was just gifted this frypan in new condition from someone who is moving. The "green" in the pan, looks like gel; am I supposed to remove that; can't imagine adding oil to the pan... » Read More I was just gifted this frypan in new condition from someone who is moving. The "green" in the pan, looks like gel; am I supposed to remove that; can't imagine adding oil to the pan with that on the surface. This might be something new??? No paperwork included. Thanks. « Show Less
1965594
I do not remember any green gel in the pan. I would suggest washing well in soapy water before using - maybe the gel will come off. Sorry I can't be of more help.
1965595
the one i bought didn't have any green on the cooking surface. if it did i didn't notice. i just washed it and cooked in it.
1965596
I have had at least three of these electric pans, and have never found anything green in them. Could something like packing material been melted into your pan? Does not sound normal.
1965597
You don't need oil. This is a great non-stick pan. Enjoy your oil free cooking! what you described as jel, is the non-stick coating.
1965598
That is scary. No green in my pan. When I got mine I washed it in soapy water then let it dry and put oil - Wesson or olive oil and let it sit for a while and heated it up for a couple of minutes then washed again in soapy water. Now I just put it on top rack in dishwasher and the lid on the bottom rack. This is my second one of these and I love it. Good luck and again scary on the green gel.
1397798
I wouldn't even consider it! Would get too hot to handle. Also, what would one do with leftover heated oil?Flavor change for sure. Too attractive to take a chance on damaging the appearance by exposing it to excessive heat.mmm
1455563
I had the same poor experience. Kept trying different things for months. Different heat, different oils, adding oil after the pan heated, etc. etc. After rubbing the skin off my finger for the 4th time trying to clean the stuck-on stuff off (even AFTER soaking all night) I figured it just wasn't worth it.
258242
Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it. Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a... » Read More Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it. « Show Less
254644
Sorry, but no. Ours are going on 15 years old now (what? how did that happen?) and are all in near new condition except for the fry pans, which have some build up, but no pitting. Maybe it is a newer formula, since yours are only a year old.
698067
maybe you forget to seasoned the pan before using it, because it happened to me when i bought that item. if you do not know how to do it, just put some oil all over the pan and heat it, until hot, then reduce the heat and you can already use it. after using just wash with water, but if you used soap do not forget to rub some oil after dry.
1056813
Grease and is really visual. You don't want to use any ruff material. I do a grease cleaner then go over it with baby oil if you want it to look like new. Yep baby oil I sad it olive oil work to to don't get any streeks
979404
I used a chinese pan techinique.1. I burned surface of this pan.( to remove dirts and coating)2. After finished cooling, I washed it.(with no detergents)3. I heated it again. And I put on oil.(2 pr 3 tabele spoons maybe) And I wiped extra oil.
345679
I went to look at my pan and it simply says "TFAL" 3 times around the edge of a circle centered on the bottom. No other writing appears anywhere that I can see. It would seem this is a different pan series or perhaps some updated pan with the same construction. You should probably drop a note with the information to the manufacturer.
680092
I use once a week and the pan looks new. Hand wash only and spray pam on it after wash, rub in with paper towel and ready to use next time. Have had this pan for several years. LOVE IT.
250612
Looks like Teflon to me, but there are new nonstick coatings out there being used now like the coating on the latest 'green' pans. This pan insert works very well, just keep a watch on eggs for doneness. Personally I always take eggs out of the frig in enough time for them to become closer to room temp. Find it works well to keep my yolks from becoming hard cooked.
399391
Good morning! I already responded to the question of this cute little pan, and I answered it truthfully. However, after having read the comments once more, I went straight to my pan to see what was going on. My pan is an "Orgreeanic", and the handle is never hot. I guess I got a different pan from what I'm seeing below.
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!
1941605
Did you season it first with some spray Pam etc.. a high heat oil like canolla. it fills in the irregularities in the surface. Also since you have used it already try using Pam first for a while. When cooking do not put your heat as high as you did for your old pans For Cleaning: wipe out with a paper towel when still warm not hot with warm soapy water. Do not immerse in cold water when hot
948028
A magnet is strongly attracted to the bottom of the pan. The largest pan in my set discolored badly in one area where the bottom separated from the internal core, which I believe is aluminum. The separation caused the pan to have a large bump on the bottom. We took that one to the recycling center because it seemed unsafe to use.
1554735
It might be a little of the factory seasoning flaking off in areas where the vegetable oil seasoning was a little too thick. It's not a problem. You can scrub it off if you want, and then put your own seasoning on it. I don't bother, since it's harmless.
2196000
When mine arrived I wiped the inside with olive oil. Next day the oil was all in one corner. After using I washed it by hand and wiped with oil again. After that I just use and wash and stopped rubbing oil on as it has no where to go except the lowest corner or collects in the middle. I cook on low heat for most items though I do boil water for Iced Tea three times a week. Then wash and still looks and acts brand new. No cracking or sticking. Hope this helps.