I used my 5 qt dutch oven the 1st time to boil potatoes. I washed the pot &amp; found spots on the inside that cannot be removed. Should I return it?
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Amazon and Bed Bath Beyond sell a product called Barkeepers Friend for cookware. Don't know what's in it, but a sponge or scrubbie with this powder, make a paste, swish the bottom, and the pot will look brand new. I always keep it handy for all my triply calphaon.
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Yes. I have the same situation. but it seems it never bother me to use it if it is the outer pot. I need to clean the inside pot when it gets rust after using for a while
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I don't have a dutch oven, but I do have a roaster.One of the instructions that came with the pan said not to put the hot pan in water after using...to let it cool before washing it. I assume the same instructions would apply to your dutch oven.
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Did you not get a 6 qt. pot with the pressure cooker? Mine does not happen to be stainless steel...it has a sort of Teflon coating, but better! Therefore, I cannot answer your question. Perhaps you might try to contact the company and ask! Hope this helps!
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I'm surprised to hear yours stains. We've cooked everything in ours and it has absolutely no staining or apparent wear. Maybe you got a defective item?
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I'm sure you could put it in the top wrack, but I just do a quick hand wash as I make a new pot. Rinses clean, maybe once a week I'll use the vegetable brush on it to gently remove any stubborn grounds.
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No, it is not. I made that mistake with my first piece. It won't hurt the actual cookware but the outside finish would be ruined. I'm still using the piece I washed, and other than not looking as good as the others, it works just fine. On the good side, these are the easiest pots and pans to clean. Even the most stuck on things easily come off. It has not been an inconvenience at all not being able to put them in the dishwasher.
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My Dutch oven is a 6 quart, and it fit exactly. Looks like new--even though it is probably 35 (or more) years old. I'd give it a try and return if it doesn't fit. I put it on myself, so it is easy to do. I didn't want to say good-bye to my favorite big pot. Good Luck!
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When mine arrived I wiped the inside with olive oil. Next day the oil was all in one corner. After using I washed it by hand and wiped with oil again. After that I just use and wash and stopped rubbing oil on as it has no where to go except the lowest corner or collects in the middle. I cook on low heat for most items though I do boil water for Iced Tea three times a week. Then wash and still looks and acts brand new. No cracking or sticking. Hope this helps.
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I use cast iron a lot and I find if it has ever been washed and scrubbed with soap it has to be re-seasoned by putting shortening or lard (not 0il) in a very light coating. If you coat it too heavy it will separate in the seasoning and you have to start over. Turn it upside down in your oven with a pan under it so if the grease drips it goes in the pan. Leave it in your oven at 350 for about an hour or two. Wash it out and dry it completely. I keep mine seasoned by sticking them in the oven every once in a while when I 'm cooking something else. I never use oil to season with, although I read where people do. The ideal thing to use is lard, that's what they used many years ago when that's all they cooked with. It works great by the way. Try not using a scrubby, instead use a stiff brush. Each time you use your pan be sure to spread a VERY LIGHT coat of Crisco or some other good shortening inside and if you stack you pans be sure to put a paper towel between them to absorb any moisture that may accumulate or it can rust. Some of my pans are over 100 years old and they are as shiny and slick as the non stick pans that aren't cast iron. After awhile you can cook with them and not need grease or oil. Rather than buy new cast iron try checking ebay and you'll find some really old pans, they made need cleaning but it's well worth the work. I just bought a one quart kettle with a wood handle and i love cooking potatoes in it. It's a wonderful piece of history to own and pass down. I don't care for the pre seasoned stuff, I like the good ole original pans.
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I have noticed browning at the bottom of mine, as well, although I have had it for several months now and use it regularly. I first noticed it after food I was making still smelled like the broccoli and I wasn't making broccoli. I checked the reservoir and noticed burnt-looking brownish residue. I tried to clean it using a bottle brush with the sponge-tip; it helped but did not get it all off. I have watched very carefully and have not noticed any impact on the food (no discoloration, flakes, or change in taste). I am VERY PLEASED with the Freshfoods Cook-n-Blend Baby Food Maker!!
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Might be some burnt on residue from your previous cookout. Make sure you wash you sheet on both sides real good after each use with warm soapy water
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I have some of my Farberware pots for over 50yrs. I still use them and the only time food burns is when I have the heating setting too high and I forget the pot on the stove! If you may do the same, in cleaning the pot,pour some white vinager and let it stand and the pot will look like new!! Just purchased a 3qt pot and love it!! Jeanne
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I would agree that the holes may be too large to steam most varieties of rice inside this basket, although you could certainly try a small amount and see what happened and you could also line the basket with muslin or cheesecloth. And BTW you can wash and reuse muslin. I steam rice in the oven inside a regular pot without a basket, by putting about half the water as you would on the top of the stove, so the standard 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, would be 1 cup rice to approx 1 cup to 1.25 cups of water. Put in the oven (in an oven proof pot with an oven proof handle) at 350F/180C for 30 to 45 min for white rice and 1.25 hours +/- for brown or other colored rices, including wild rice. I would agree that the holes may be too large to steam most varieties of rice inside this basket, although you could certainly try a small amount and see what happened and you could also line the basket with muslin or cheesecloth. And BTW you can wash and reuse muslin. I steam rice in the oven inside a regular pot without a basket, by putting about half the water as you would on the top of the stove, so the standard 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, would be 1 cup rice to approx 1 cup to 1.25 cups of water. Put in the oven (in an oven proof pot with an oven proof handle) at 350F/180C for 30 to 45... » Read More I would agree that the holes may be too large to steam most varieties of rice inside this basket, although you could certainly try a small amount and see what happened and you could also line the basket with muslin or cheesecloth. And BTW you can wash and reuse muslin. I steam rice in the oven inside a regular pot without a basket, by putting about half the water as you would on the top of the stove, so the standard 1 cup rice to 2 cups water, would be 1 cup rice to approx 1 cup to 1.25 cups of water. Put in the oven (in an oven proof pot with an oven proof handle) at 350F/180C for 30 to 45 min for white rice and 1.25 hours +/- for brown or other colored rices, including wild rice. « Show Less
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I have the same issue. It's coming out of the hole and when I turned it off after a while and ran cold water over the pot, the orange safety thing plopped into my food and most of the liquid was gone. I put the thing back in but I wasn't sure how far it's supposed to be in. I pushed almost all the way (it's housed in a rubber thing under the lid) and partway and either way the steam just comes out of that hole. The instructions don't mention anything about steam coming out of that hole. I've never used a PC before so this is very confusing.
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I have not had that problem but you may want to lower the temp on the oven a few degrees and if you stick a toothpick in the center & it comes out clean, the inside is done. Hope that helps.
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Sorry to hear about that, R. But it could be okay still. My pot has discolored also, and has what looks like bubbles in the finish on the inside bottom. It hasn't effected performance or taste. I would just clean it out good and try it...I'm sure you have by now. Let us know how it went.