Lower rated reviews said the seasoned coating started peeling and smelled like diesel. Is this typical and is the pan safe? Can peeling be avoided?
2022184
I have the exact same problem Tina is reporting with flaking. Pan is brand new L4LP3. Never heated above 350 degrees F. After second use black flakes that look like paint chips come off and embed in the food. In addition, when I wipe the surfaces of the pot, black flakes come off. This cannot be seasoning. This looks like paint chips. Can someone help me understand this? Internet is loaded with reports of similar flaking on cast iron products. If this were the seasoning coming off, that should not be black?
2022185
Incorrectly seasoned cast iron and regular iron cookware can peel the seasoning (I did this once when I improperly seasoned a De Buyer Mineral pan - which was easily fixed once I realized my mistake). Cast iron that is heated too much (~800 degrees or more) will burn the seasoning off. Cast iron seasoned at too low a temperature will not adhere to the iron and typically will have a brown, possibly soft or sticky, layer of "seasoning". A brand new pan heated empty will give off an odor from the soy bean oil used for the factory seasoning which is nothing to worry about. If you don't like the seasoning as it is, a self cleaning cycle in an oven will remove it completely. This gives you a 'virgin' pan to season as you desire. Myself, I like a high smoke point oil (peanut oil) applied several times in very thin layers. This provides a very slick surface that is very hard and adheres to the cast iron tenaciously.
2022186
We have experienced no peeling with these pans. They are cast iron and you season them yourself by covering them in a thin layer of oil or grease and baking at 500 degrees f. This protects the pans and your bread (or other food). If this is not done regularly you could ruin your pans. That being said they bake bread evenly with crisp crusts.
2022187
the to loaf pans I have never peeled I have bake mini loaves of bread in mine and I don't know what to say about the smell of diesel
2022188
It is impossible for cast iron to "peel" or smell like "diesel fuel" . There is no coating except for the "seasoning" which is any type of cooking oil...I use olive oil to cook and season with.Not everyone knows how to cook with cast iron. Be sure to research it a bit more. Cooking with cast iron is very healthy and rewarding, but you better be willing to maintain it or else it will rust.
2022189
I have not had any problems with any Lodge Logic with peeling or smelling. As long as you follow the use instructions for cast iron cookware, it will not peel or smell. I haven't read the reviews that state this, but I really have to question what they are doing with their cast iron. I have bought 5 to 10 pieces from Amazon, all Lodge Logic and only had one problem with the packing during shipment. It was not packed securely and was damaged during shipping. Other than that, I use it pre-seasoned as it comes after washing it. No issues at all with it.
2022190
I haven't had any problem with peeling or a diesel smell. I have a lot of Lodge cast iron and love it! If you do not season it properly it will have a smell to it - but if you follow the directions that come with it, you shouldn't have a problem! I just took a loaf of pumpkin spice bread out of the oven a few mins. ago that I cooked in this loaf pan - came out beautifully!
2022191
I cannot imagine what would cause peeling of seasoning. Seasoning is not really a coating, like paint, it is the heating of oil that permeates the surface of the cast iron, which is very rough. I recommend using the pan at normal baking temperatures, not to exceed about 450 or 500 degrees. I cannot imagine using the pan for anything that would exceed those temps. In my experience, peeling and smelling bad has never happened. I use my pan for bread and meat loaf, not melting lead ingots or anything like that.
1104346
Love the pan. Just make sure you keep it seasoned well. Oil shouldn't build up, you clean it and season it after each use. At least I do.
1348455
No there is a special coating on the ceramic on the cook side of the pan. It has failed us already in not even a year of ownership. Do not buy.
364719
Mine also smells like old cooking oil. I have purchased Now oils before with no problems but this one has a horrible smell.
1468217
I haven't noticed that kind of smell with this pan. Hmmm...not sure if there's a chemical reaction to certain foods with iron. Or maybe my sense of smell has declined. I clean the skillet with the chain mail scrubber and lightly re-oil the pan after each use. I'm not sure what else to suggest.
309954
I have had mine for years and it works fine. The only thing I don't like is the odor that comes from the coating when heated. Would love to find one with ceramic coating to eliminate this issue. Dont know how safe it is when I can smell the chemicals when it's being heated.
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
2217105
If you like the look and smell of burning/peeling paint, go right ahead! I'm not sure how people use the grill (even with a hot plate) without noticing the paint that burns off, peels, and emits. The company will not say whether or not the coating is toxic. The cancer warning on the box is a dead give away...
1877817
Not sure what oil is is seasoned with, I would compare it to buying a Lodge iron skillet that has been pre-seasoned. Definitely no Teflon of any other non stick. Had some heavy rains here in GA this summer and Had covered for a few weeks. Looks like it was starting to rust which I quickly re-seasoned and good to go. You can flip two of the quarters so all the grill marks are the same way by the way.
1468216
Are you washing it only with plain hot water and either a steel pad or brush (no soap, ever), then heating the pan back up to dry it and recoating it with a light coating of oil? I have not had any off-flavors with anything I've cooked. It there is any rust be sure to scour it out with a steel brush and recondition.
667812
We have used ours a couple of times now and we have not noticed any bad flavors or odors in the finished baked products. I do not know about the hot oil.
2244178
I'm not sure. I do know that after 2 years the coating hasn't peeled The only down side is that the pan bottoms are not flat so if you're cooking with butter or oil, etc it runs to the sides.
721150
Oh..forgot to mention.. Never pre heat this pan on high..As with all non stick...It will destroy them.. Read the directions and save the warranty card !
2192315
I had the same experience, also with the smell. I just threw it away. Couldn't even guess what the coating was!
1705158
I have not had that problem but, then again, I have always used oil when cooking with this pan. Sorry that I can't be more helpful.
1290830
I've installed several. Never knew the oil pan was painted. I use gasket maker for seal.
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.