Does anyone know how to clean the grunge off the INSIDE of this pan? I've tried everything &amp; nothing seems to work--it just gets stickier &amp; messier!
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I have had the Le Creuset Enameled pan for over a year and I use it all the time. I clean it by using Bar Keeps Friend and a Mr Clean eraser. That combination seems to really work for me. I use my pan at least one a week.
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I had the same problem and eventually threw the pan out after several attempts at crepes. It's junk. But if you decide to keep it, brillo pads got a lot of the food that stuck off.
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The only issue I had was with the top part connected to the motor. It can't really be washed, just wiped. I've only used it twice and food has gotten stick both times in two little areas - one near the side where there's a screw/hole and the part that connects to the blades. I've tried q-tips, paper towels, etc. but I can't get the stuff out! I hope it doesn't mold...
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I have the pan and I cook on an electric range. The only time I have something stick to the bottom is when it wasn't properly cleaned. The food sticks to food residue left in the pan after washing. If it is properly cleaned, this problem doesn't happen. Also, preheat before adding oil, butter, etc. Fred
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Here's what I remember from mine: Don't use any abrasive cleansers or scrubbers (not needed anyway because things don't stick), don't plunge the hot pan into cold water, use medium heat or less, and don't store pans on top of it unless you use the pad they provide. Oh, and no metal utensils to be used inside the pan. It's holding up very well for me - a couple of months now and no signs of wear.
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I think I just sprayed on a little Pam, wiped it, and then set it in a 300 oven for a while. Now when I wash it, scrub it with a scrubby sponge, rinse, and set it upside down to air dry. I LOVE this pan.
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After it cools, I use a dish rag and mild dish detergent. I rub dry with a paper towel and coconut oil. The coconut oil seems to help take the stickiness out if you happened to cook something that caused that. It doesn't totally come out, but it's better and the more you use the coconut oil, the better the pan gets. I'm not as happy with that aspect of the pan (that it gets sticky/tacky)...I feel it requires more work than just a stainless steel pan.
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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.
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I've had this happen with other aluminum baking pans (my husband put in the dishwasher). Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to bring back the original look. I don't think it affects the baking process or the taste of any foods baked in it, but it sure is unsightly to look at!
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I got this Pan from my Parents in Law, they told me, they have the hole set since years and OHHHH so good .... BUT THE FACT: I tryed everything they've said in the user guide- and still, it sticks!I don't have the problem that it is discoloring but no matter what i try to cook it's sticking. ok there is one thing Pankaces don't but I bought the Pan for meat's not sweet's!!!!The Pan is easyly to clean, some hot water right after you cooked leave it for an hour and there you go!
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Had the same issue. I could live with that but not the interior cleaning issue. Food results great but after about four or five meals interior was impossible to clean. Started to set off my smoke alarms. Decided to return it.
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the same thing happened to my pan and I just cover it with aluminum foil then spray that with cooking spray. turns out completely fine PLUS there's no cleaning that way. :)
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some things leave a residue...but the cleaning is the key...only use a wet paper towel to clean...soap is not good for this type of pans.
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Thanks. I ended up using the little green scrubby pads and that did the trick. I was just worried it would hurt the pan, but it looks as good as new.
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It cleans off easily with my normal scrubber sponge. I wash it right after eating. It's stainless steel. If anything got stuck you could spray it with oven cleaner, but the tray underneath is harder to clean so I put non-stick aluminum foil down. Easy!
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Yea a pain! I soaked it and used a scrubbie. Turns out that pan is very resistant to all types of cleaning products if anything sticks. I usually let the pan soak overnight. It's my favorite pan
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Hey Doc - BKF will effectively remove that iridescent patina that is sometimes left by gas heat or evaporated water. I just add a tiny bit of water and BKF, and scrub the pot/pan down with a nylon brush. It comes out almost immediately. Make sure you scrub it down with some soapy water to get rid of the BKF, as you don't want your future meal to have BKF residue! After this, wipe it all down with a cheesecloth or paper towel. Your stainless cookware will look brand spanking new. By the way - don't let cooking residue sit in the cookware for too long after cooking to prevent it from sticking. If you're diligent about cleaning right away - it'll make your life super easy. If you get a bit of food stuck to the pan - I leave the pan soaking with warm water, dish soap, and a bit of BKF. Come back in 30-45 mins - and it's all gone with a light scrub. For particularly resilient stuck-on residues, repeat this multiple times - it will eventually work. Stainless is just worlds better than nonstick. But you have to learn to work with it. Learn it well - and the cookware will reward you with amazing food. Hope this helps!