Does one have to first spend several hours to soak this in HOT water to get the machine oil off before seasoning and using this? thank you.
2049500
I don't know about several but I would use hot soapy water to clean it. I did not soak it for several hours. Seasoning is recomeded.
2049501
We ended up throwing ours away, the good always had a very strange flavor and metal like taste. It is history, I am still looking for the perfect wok.
2049502
We heated it up on the stove and wiped it off. You must keep it seasoned with oil any way.
2049503
Not at all. Just wash with soap and hot water like you would any other new pan and then season. This is a great wok and will last for a long time.
2049504
I washed it in hot, soapy water several times while scrubbing it with steel wool. It worked perfectly.
698068
I put the oil on the pan to season it as the instructions suggest, and baked it in the oven upside down on a paper towel (to catch the drippings). I seasoned it a second time. It worked well - I did leave it in there a little longer than suggested. To clean it, I just use a paper towel - the seasoning makes a finish similar to teflon coating.
163288
It doesn't require any seasoning. You can cook on it right out of the box. According to the instructions, you generally shouldn't scrub it all that much. If anything sticks, my experience has been that a little hot water will take it right off. A seasoning layer will build up on it, and thats totally normal and doesnt need to be removed.
2214574
No. What I do is wait till the oil cools then pour it into a glass measuring cup and wash it out. After u dry the unit pour the oil back into the unit but only the clear oil. I clean after each use and bring up to oil line and this is good for at least 4 times than I start with new oil. I bought this for my son and had to tell him the same thing and it saves on oil. Note Do not do this if cooking fish it holds the taste.
2134075
You don't need to season a stainless pan though some do. I don't. But I mostly pan fries stuff and the preheating process with oil is similar to the seasoning process anyway. For things stuck, if not burnt, it is easily soaked and cleaned. For burnt on, I use the barkeepers friend to clean it up. Not really difficult.I am not a chef, so my opinions worth 2 cents.
2158236
Yes, You have to soak it in water for 1 hour prior to use in order to get the best result, some people do like 10 minutes but i recommed you to soak it 1 hour before, and before put it back in the box make sure its completely dry, otherwise you'll see black spot next time you open the box!!!! Which are fungies ....
163290
Greetings, No seasoning required. We did a good cleaning before using to remove any sealers or debris.For cleaning, just regular care with no abrasive substances. Let the pan cool a bit before washing. We use the Le Creuset cleaner for the colored surfaces which occasionally get some burned fluid on them.Enjoy!
807602
As I recall, the directions said just to rub a little salad oil on the pan before using for the first time. I did that, and it worked just fine.
832818
its possible it wasnt seasoned properly use more oil after u get done scrapeing it after cooking oil while still hot so it penatrates the cast iron
1582640
Absolutely! I have many cast-iron pans and when I want to completely remove the 'seasoning', I place my pan in the oven and turn on the self-cleaning cycle. That's over 900&#730; for 3 hours. It's very difficult to ruin a cast iron pan. Even if you see rust - which is always the fault of the person not the pan - don't toss the pan. Just pop it in the oven at the highest setting possible or self-clean. All that junk will bake off and you will be left with a gray pan. That's just the raw material. Rub a thin film of lard, crisco, or even flaxseed oil and bake for 1 hr at 400&#730;. All fixed.
231922
I sprayed it with cooking spray before use, and the food was oiled. I believe I soaked it in water after use and put it into the dishwasher. No problems; it came out clean.
1241555
With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Thanks, D.Wertz With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more.... » Read More With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Thanks, D.Wertz « Show Less
911796
You do not need to wash prior to using. Yes, you can pour cooking oil through it. We used it for sieving maple syrup. worked wonderful!
1641898
we had to really really scrub for a long time to remove the coating before seasoning did you do this? It had a non-stick surface that needed removing - try this first
159408
Yes - you can re-season this pan in the oven although it's not usually necessary. Cleaning the pan after each use wit hot water and a little table salt and a brush - then drying the pan before heating on the stove top. When the pan is hot to the touch but not so hot that the oil will smoke, add just enough oil to the pan so that it can be distributed evenly with a paper towel. I turn the heat to simmer and leave for a couple of minutes. That's about it - the pan is ready to go for its next use. Oven seasoning is usually reserved for pans that are brand new or neglected. Lodge factory seasons the pan your are asking about. Yes - you can re-season this pan in the oven although it's not usually necessary. Cleaning the pan after each use wit hot water and a little table salt and a brush - then drying the pan before heating on the stove top. When the pan is hot to the touch but not so hot that the oil will smoke, add just enough oil to the pan so that it can be distributed evenly with a paper towel. I turn the heat to simmer and leave for a couple of minutes. That's about it - the pan is ready to go for its next use. Oven seasoning is usually reserved for pans that are brand new or neglected. Lodge factory... » Read More Yes - you can re-season this pan in the oven although it's not usually necessary. Cleaning the pan after each use wit hot water and a little table salt and a brush - then drying the pan before heating on the stove top. When the pan is hot to the touch but not so hot that the oil will smoke, add just enough oil to the pan so that it can be distributed evenly with a paper towel. I turn the heat to simmer and leave for a couple of minutes. That's about it - the pan is ready to go for its next use. Oven seasoning is usually reserved for pans that are brand new or neglected. Lodge factory seasons the pan your are asking about. « Show Less
1377639
No not at all,, because u clean it with warm wet towel softly....clean at least 7 times until oil is gone..but don't do over...u will find out once u do it...hope it helps u..
998608
yes, no question. Just let it burn for some hours after setting it up to burn off the oils used in manufacture. Just be careful. Regard the other posts -