Sorry for the basic question--should I wash it first before using it? I'll be using it to pour cooking oil through.
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I used tablets to sanitize it. If your oil is hot I would say no and even if cold no.
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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!
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I use mine for straining butter and oil from my magic butter machine. It worked great !! I didn't wash it first though.
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Wash the pan well with dish detergent and warm water, then dry it. Before using the pan the first time, fold a paper towel into a small square and use to apply a very thin coating of vegetable oil. That is all there is to it.
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My sister just washed it and started cooking .. she loves it .. if you decide to coat it with a little oil can't see where it couldn't help .. olive oil is good .. as someone already mentioned.
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Know what everything is stainless steel so all you need to do rinse it so the oil doesn't smell rancid. I am very very happy with mine. I am sure you will be too!!!'
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Yes you can wash it. I just used it tonight to take Salmon out of the oven after cooking at 425. What makes it nice is the 5 fingers.
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Not so far. I hand wash it, though. It might have a scratch or two. Things don't stick much, and I use that stainless steel scrubbing powder if I have to clean it up good, like when oil gets up the side and turns black and sticky? I really, really like this skillet.
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I always cook with oil to minimize sticking. I soak it overnight in water so it's really easy to clean the next day. Best of luck
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Take out the heating element..and wipe off with a paper towel..set aside. What I do next is line a fine strainer with cheesecloth. Remove the entire "tub" of oil from the fryer..be careful, the rims are sort of sharp. I use a canning funnel and mason jars...so just put the funnel in the jar...place the cheesecloth lined strainer in the funnel and slowly pour the oil....the big funnel fits perfectly in any Manson jar and the strainer filters your oil. When done, I put the "tub" in the dishwasher with all the other stuff I used. I store the oil in the fridge. I can get 3-4 uses before dumping the oil and starting again with fresh.
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I wash them... Then spray or wipe any kind of cooking oil you have handy.I LOVE mine. I use them ALL the time
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It doesn't matter if you heat the pan first before put the oil in or heat the pan after you put the oil in. Kinda like the chicken or the egg. Everyone knows God created the chicken first. The important thing to do is get the oil or pan hot enough...and that's time and not more than medium heat. If your oil is starting to smoke...and I mean the slightest sign of smoking...your ready! I wash this pan like my cast irons...wipe....scrape if necessary...hot water and a stiff brush...and oil if necessary! Great pans...another suggestion....there is no better recipes than Test Kitchen! I've tried em all! Good luck kitchen warrior! It doesn't matter if you heat the pan first before put the oil in or heat the pan after you put the oil in. Kinda like the chicken or the egg. Everyone knows God created the chicken first. The important thing to do is get the oil or pan hot enough...and that's time and not more than medium heat. If your oil is starting to smoke...and I mean the slightest sign of smoking...your ready! I wash this pan like my cast irons...wipe....scrape if necessary...hot water and a stiff brush...and oil if necessary! Great pans...another suggestion....there is no better recipes than Test Kitchen! I've tried... » Read More It doesn't matter if you heat the pan first before put the oil in or heat the pan after you put the oil in. Kinda like the chicken or the egg. Everyone knows God created the chicken first. The important thing to do is get the oil or pan hot enough...and that's time and not more than medium heat. If your oil is starting to smoke...and I mean the slightest sign of smoking...your ready! I wash this pan like my cast irons...wipe....scrape if necessary...hot water and a stiff brush...and oil if necessary! Great pans...another suggestion....there is no better recipes than Test Kitchen! I've tried em all! Good luck kitchen warrior! « Show Less
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It sits in the oil. If you're concerned about cleaning it, I don't consider it a big deal. The heating element is a decent size.
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I bought an inexpensive strainer and pour the oil out into a mixing bowl and back through the strainer into the frying pot. The oil stays quite clean that way. It's only the debris that leaves it dirty.
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I wash it through a fine mesh strainer. I think it taste better if you wash it good before cooking.
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I treated mine 3 times before I ever used it. Then after use, wipe it off and put on another light coat of oil.
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Wash it with soap and water to get the manufacturer coating off, there is no need to scour or heavily scrub this wok. I washed it for maybe three minutes in hot water and Dawn. I then dried it and seasoned it with Crisco and a second coat of a liquid oil. That should give it the start of a smooth, non-stick surface. Use it for frying only at first, no tomato sauces or other acidic things. After the surface is really oil glazed, it is fine for making spaghetti sauces and other tomato based dishes, as well as for frying. This wok works great for deep and stir frying and is great for omelets. I haven't used it for many oven dishes yet. Wash it with soap and water to get the manufacturer coating off, there is no need to scour or heavily scrub this wok. I washed it for maybe three minutes in hot water and Dawn. I then dried it and seasoned it with Crisco and a second coat of a liquid oil. That should give it the start of a smooth, non-stick surface. Use it for frying only at first, no tomato sauces or other acidic things. After the surface is really oil glazed, it is fine for making spaghetti sauces and other tomato based dishes, as well as for frying. This wok works great for deep and stir frying and is great for omelets.... » Read More Wash it with soap and water to get the manufacturer coating off, there is no need to scour or heavily scrub this wok. I washed it for maybe three minutes in hot water and Dawn. I then dried it and seasoned it with Crisco and a second coat of a liquid oil. That should give it the start of a smooth, non-stick surface. Use it for frying only at first, no tomato sauces or other acidic things. After the surface is really oil glazed, it is fine for making spaghetti sauces and other tomato based dishes, as well as for frying. This wok works great for deep and stir frying and is great for omelets. I haven't used it for many oven dishes yet. « Show Less
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I would use one of those scratchy cleaning cloths first, then oil it well. Heat it some to help it sink in. Afterwards only clean with water, swish out the food with the scratchy pad, dry, re-oil and you should be good to go.
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I just use soapy hot water and hand wash it. I suppose it can go into the dishwasher, but since it's so small, I hand wash. I also use paper towels to soak up the oil before I wash it.