This pan was great, but has now started to stick? Any way to resolve that?
1963920
Make a paste of baking soda and water. Using a paper towel, scrub the pan with the paste. You'll likely see old gunk (mostly oil) coming up. Wash clean, wipe dry, then heat it gently on low heat. Wipe a tiny bit of oil (NOT a spray of any kind) around the pan and put it away. Then, NEVER, EVER use any kind of cooking spray. Propellants are bad for the nonstick finish. Also NEVER heat the pan past medium on your cooktop. Medium heat will get the pan plenty hot. My 3 year old Teflon pans still look new despite almost daily use.
1963921
Never use any oil containing corn or canola oil. Over time, these oils form a sticky substance when combined with heat, that is impossible to remove. Most spray on oils contain corn or canola oil, so you should use only spray olive oil, which is widely available. It's also important to bring your pan to up to the heat you're going to cook with before you spray any oil on it. All nonstick surfaces lose their release value to some degree over time, but avoiding those oils will greatly elongate the life of the surface. If you picture the nonstick coating as micro hills and valleys, what happens in time is that the valleys fill with matter, not allowing the food to "float" on top of the hills, so it's important to keep the valleys unclogged. Now that the release value has begun to fail, there's not a great deal you can do, except to keep it very clean after each use and do not any longer use the worst offenders in oils. Hope this helps! (PS-I sold kitchenware for twenty years, which is how I know this and LOVE the Emeril nonstick pans, made by All Clad.
1963922
I use real butter instead of oil. Most of the time I simply wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. I don't have much trouble with sticking.
1963923
Wow, I didn't have that until after I used the pan to burn onions for a recipe, and that was after several years. I use that pan as a backup now as it's still very useable. Read your guarantee to see if there's anything about the special use and cleanings, otherwise, I'd try to see if the guarantee would cover it.
1963924
I use butter and olive oil in my pan and wash it by hand every time I have used it. I have only had it for about a year but have had another one exactly like it for years and have never had any trouble with either one. I have never put either of them in the dishwasher.
1963925
I have had mine for years and only use Olive oil. Never had any sticking issue
230567
Soak the pan in soapy water, and it should clean up. If everything doesn't clean up on the first try, soak again.
1672669
My thinking is that all coated or ceramic non stick pans eventually lose their non stick properties. Your best bet is a cast iron pan that you keep seasoned. It should be non stick forever. Hope this helps.
124549
I have experienced this happening, but I find it only a minor inconvenience considering the pan is the perfect size for the purpose it is used, heats evenly, maintains its shine, and is very easy to clean.
288502
Eastman fixed the flaking problem long ago. My original pan from a few years ago flaked. Eastman replaced it and the new one has what appears to be an enamel finish. Ive used it many times since with no issues.
1153401
I had to get rid of the pan when the surface started to stick.. the pan out last any other previous non stick pan I bought. I gladly bought another one.
1783109
My pan was stuck as well. I found I could remove it while the machine was still hot after the recommended super rapid empty cycle to burn off manufacturing oils. Now the machine has cooled down and I again can't remove the pan.
976072
I wish I could help, but I've only had mine for three years. I can tell you that the inside coating still looks new: nothing sticks to them. The silver on the outside is dis colored....more of a tarnished silver look - but only where my gas flame touches the pan. (I cook 1-3 times daily so they get LOTS of use.) The silver sides and handle are shiny and new looking. I've even purchased more of these pans! (14 inch skillet and the griddle). All in all, three years into my investment and I'm still thrilled with these pans.
1750427
I am not really sure what happened with your pan. Is it a different recipe than you used in the past? That might have something to do with it. I have used mine 3 times already and I never sprayed the pan or anything. I would contact the company and see what they tell you to do. I hope this helps.
1601933
We have had no problem with ours in fact I have two pans that are 7 years old and no problem. I wish you good luck, yours may just be a manufacture defect.
807279
It will stick because people tend to make it too hot. The pan holds heat very well. A good olive oil is needed.
1992746
We've had ours less than a year. It still works, though the non-stick is inconsistent. It seems to work better on the setting that cooks the inside more thoroughly.
2133377
We had a couple things stick the first time, but as it became more seasoned it's been wonderful. I think it just takes time...my wife uses only cast iron and she says it takes time.
188518
Sad to say, but I had the same problem within 30 days of use. Also the middle started to peel. I threw away. So this I can recommend is a skillet made of ceramic, they can with stand high heat cooking. Good luck
795912
I have not had that problem. I guess I might try spraying it with Pam or other cooking spray. Good Luck!
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.
1207260
Mine came off easily and the residue came off with warm soapy water. If its that sticky on yours you can always try a drop of goo gone that you can pick up from home depot or Lowe's. I only had an issue with one pan but after a few scrubs with dish soap it came off completely.