How much oil do you need to put on the bottom of this to safety heat without ruining the enamel?
84665
Just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. . . i use cooking spray. Be careful not to heat to quickly. I never use empty on high heat.
84666
Enough to coat the bottom evey. I start slowly and have never had proem. It's a wonderful pott.
21417
That's probably ok. I ended up ruining mine be repeatedly heating it without anything in it (I kept getting the burner knobs mixed up). Eventually the enamel coating popped off the iron core. So there is some temperature sensitivity in the enamel coating. Granted, I was stupid. I should have been more careful. :(
83474
There may be some sticking, but I also (as other reviewers mentioned) only use a small amount of oil in the bottom of the pan, thus keeping it to a minimum. Additionally, I don't have to use very high heat for braising, compared to other brands of cookware that I own. Very efficient and even heat distribution. GJM
385865
I am using a electric ceramic oil burner, takes about 10 drops of oil and lasts a few hours on low.
572196
**********I don't recommend doing this because it's probably a fire hazard.********** Yes, read my review. In summary I used olive oil because that's all I had lying around and two years later it's still working as a beauty! I think I poured some olive oil through the hole at the top then on another occasion rub olive oil over paper and fed it through the machine. Definitely not what you're supposed to do but it worked a treat. **********I don't recommend doing this because it's probably a fire hazard.**********
364885
I bought stove paint for mine, but this says it's good to 2k degrees. If the outside of your stove ever get's hotter than that, I'd leave and call the FD!
1837234
I think this depends on how much oil you use and what you are cooking and if the oil splatters outside the pan onto the hot burner because this pan has very low sides. There can be some smoke and it can get a little messy.
1750016
I put it on the stove on low till it melts, just test it first make sure it's not too hot,
1514717
Heat skillet till just warm. Add enough vegetable oil to just coat the inside of the pan. Swirl the oil to evenly coat the surface. Heat oil untill ripples beginto apper on the oils surface.Turn off skillet and remove oil Let pan cool to room tempurature. Good luck with your skillet. Mine started pealing teflon on first use. I used a spatula for teflon pans. A substantual amount came off. Because there was no information with it as to where to return it , I just threw it away. Hope yours is better.
2210306
I'm not familiar with the temperatures required for enamel powders, but if your need 750 - 800 degrees this should work.
1224624
I wouldn't use oil on it. Because it gets super-heated, I would think the baking steel would start to smolder with the oil on it.
1783352
Be sure to follo9w directions. Heat the pan before putting in the oil. We have to watch how hot we set the temperature gage. When it starts to stick, put the lid on and lower the temperature.
611069
you do not need too much oil. it actually depends on how much you want to fry. i make sure i have mine at least half filled
521606
I suggest that after each washing and drying coat with a thin layer of oil. This is not a non stick finish and not nearly as good as the old enamel interiors. You may need to add some oil each time you cook.
692985
75 micron is probably best ..........anything smaller will clog quickly depending on how dirty your oil is to start with.............clean up is easy............I us soap and hot water
250080
Coat the entire inside of the grill and grates with oil and heat it to "cure" the metal and prevent it from rusting. The second step in this process is to light the grill and heat it (without food on it) for a while to bake the oil in and burn off the excess. Any kind of edible oil or shortening will work, I used PAM because it's a lot easier to spray than any other way. You should repeat the process occasionally if you don't use it often, especially with the grates.
1515700
Good question. Don't tell anyone, but I use oil in my Anolon skillet and it hasn't hurt a thing. :)