Never had Calphalon before. Followed cleaning instructions and what to use when cooking. Used twice and stuck twice. What am I doing wrong?
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I haven't had any sticking issues. I do not use high heat.I usually use medium to medium high heat when I am using the fry pans . This is my second set of Calphalon and both sets have been wonderful. If you continue to have sticking issues, contact Calphalon and see what they have to say.
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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
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What were you cooking? I have never had anything stick to mine, I can literally burn a piece of cheese to my frying pan and it will slide rite off.... I do use olive oil in a Misto oil sprayer Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer with olive oil in it...These pans do not need high heat, I have noticed low is like medium in other pans and a little under medium is like high, they are very conductive, try lowering your heat and don't put food on a cold pan.
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What were you cooking? I have never had anything stick to mine, I can literally burn a piece of cheese to my frying pan and it will slide rite off.... I do use olive oil in a Misto oil sprayer http://www.amazon.com/Misto-Brushed-Aluminum-Olive-Sprayer/dp/B00004SPZV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388543986&sr=8-2&keywords=misto with olive oil in it... These pans do not need high heat, I have noticed low is like medium in other pans and a little under medium is like high, they are very conductive, try lowering your heat and don't put food on a cold pan.
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Cuisinart themselves say this pan has a lifetime warranty: https://www.cuisinart.com/products/cookware/GreenGourmet/skillets_green/gg22-20.htmlIf you are getting sticking, it is a sign the pan needs to be re-seasoned. Scrub it out while warm exceedingly well to remove all residue. Then lightly oil the pan with a little clear vegetable oil on a paper towel. Put the pan on the stove on medium heat until the oil seems to disappear (again, use the absolute bare minimum of oil here.) That should season the pan and make it slick as new again.
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Like Java's answer, I just pull it out. However, you may have some residue buildup that has caused it to stick. Consequently, you might try running some hot water over it in order to separate it. Once separated, thoroughly wash and dry all pieces before reassembling. In addition, you might try spraying cooking spray on the pieces before reassembling them.
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It still sticks a little bit, but not too bad....it is comparatively easy to wash (soak with white vinegar first, then use dry baking soda) even when it sticks pretty bad...never used calphalon's french ovens, so do not know what it is like...but this is definitely a great buy, worth of every penny spent...
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K. Snow, after I scorched my first one I did not have much success re-seasoning it. The bottom warped and even following LODGE's directions I could not restore good seasoning and the pan is now one of my stickier ones, regardless of how much oil, shortening, butter or PAM I use.
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I had stainless also and the thing wouldn't stick at all, maybe if you had a larger bowl? That might help. Or a larger bowl that was ceramic?Basically I think the thing is worthless, maybe if you stuck it on with super glue--Nah, buy something else that makes more sense.
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I used proper utensils and second use the coating came off...unsafe to eat from that coating
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I'd send it back and get a good one. Mine works fine. I wind it up and then put what i'm cooking on it and press down and it rotates until I lift the cooked food off from it and it stops rotating. Yours should work something like this. Good luck. By the way, I have enjoyed using mine. I never had one before, but it's doing the job.
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Sorry I can't help you. I've only used mine a couple of times and have had no problem cleaning it. Did you grease and/or flour the pan first?
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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 have two - one older (20 yrs) and this newer one you are asking about. Both are Kaiser. Both seem to be the same thickness and cook about the same. I do have to watch the newer one to make sure it doesn't get the crust too dark as it is just a little darker in color. You say your Calphalon is heavier, so you might want to watch the cook time in case it needs adjusting. Also, be careful you haven't bought Kaiser's cheaper version, which looks identical except of the lock; that one is noticeably thinner and isn't worth having. Good luck.
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I haven't had to clean a pan that was completely boiled dry, but I've cleaned discoloration and tarnish off my Simply Calphalon using Kleen King Stainless Steel & Copper Cleaner many times. Just sprinkle about a teaspoon worth of powder into the pan then gently scrub with a dripping-wet, non-scratching scrub sponge. Hope this helps!
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Yes, and you'll not know that the photos Calphalon uses to advertise their pans here is not actually hat they look like. They have a giant "Calphalon brand dead-center in the pan.Isn't that handy for ensuring that your non-stick surface is no longer on-stick?
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Hi Carol, you more than likely need to cook with lower temperature. If I cook any higher than med-low food starts sticking. At that level pretty much nothing sticks. If you are still having issues, you may have to re-season the pan. There are tons of articles on the net on how to do this.
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Sorry, I don't know the temps. Have you checked w/the company's website. Perhaps you could send an email; look under "contact us" on the Calphalon website.
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my only advice is to spray the pans mine stuck after the first use now they are ok with sprayhope this helps maybe you can ans something for me I use a cookie scoop to fill the fan but you can only get it on one side of the pan so I have to use my finger to spread it around have any ideas on that on
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I usually soak the pan in hot soapy water and use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The other suggestions that people have offered sound good, too. If you continue to have problems, contact Le Creuset for additional ideas.