Some say this pan is easy to season, and others that it's hard or impossible. How do I insure I'm in the "easy" group? What's the secret?
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Easy to season after initial cleaning. Then no soap, just hot water, and preseason a few times. Also performs well on induction cook top. No worries.
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I think the "hard or impossible" crowd are using soap to wash the pan. Using soap or detergent will strip the seasoning off the pan. Follow the instructions and then refrain from using soap for clean-up (I have a sponge just for the pan). And dry the pan thoroughly.
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Low to medium heat, and patience (and some passion too ;) ).Also, I grease them with coconut fat after usage.
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I use mine often, and think it helps to season the pan faster. I also dry it after washing. I have found what looks like little rust spots if i let it sit wet to dry. It removes easily with a good wipe.
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I had no problem if you follow their instructions. The key i think is first getting the protective coating completely removed. Love the pan!
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Instructions on the pan I got for Christmas say to season it in the oven, but videos on the Internet say to season on stove top. I'm still confused.
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There was no option as I recall-- This pan should be seasoned several times prior to use--it does NOT have a really smooth service!
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It's been awhile but as I recall, it does come with a little insert thing that talks about how to season it --- basically by grinding dry corn or beans and baking it. I also ground used dried garlic, comino seeds and dried onion . I will say this though...to get a really great finish is going take time and repeated applications...if you are in a great hurry, you might want something else. In my mind, these are heirloom pieces of kitchenware that are meant to last a lifetime and passed down. They get better with age! Recipe booklet...not one that I remember, sorry...but any combo of yumminess will work. Just rinse out after the fact and bake dry thoroughly. Luck!
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The recipe that comes with the pan is more like a pound cake and does do well but you have to play with a regular cake mix to make it come out correctly. The cakes really are not very large. They are more like a large cupcake in size so the cooking evenly is not an issue but the rising of the mix does have it's complications.
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No, it doesn't. It isn't difficult to season. Just rub some oil, I use olive oil, and heat slowly on low. It is quite large, and does need some smoothing due to the casting process. As with a lot of casted cookware, it is good to take a sandpaper for metal and smooth it out more. You will like it much better.
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Hi you need to season it the first time you use it. Directions come with the oven. It is great. I use it all of the time.
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No it's not difficult. Make sure you don't use anything that is really abrasive. Oh and you have to season it before using it, that's a must. Also, I was very disappointed with the fact that after a one time use the porcelain burned off or wore off. It did this where the rim of the cover sits on the lip of the insert. It really isn't a problem it's just I thought it was strange that it did this. I don't know why either.
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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.
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I'm unfamiliar with what works in an easy bake oven. I bought it for playdoh play. It's a great set. I'm just uncertain about using it with easy bake !
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K. Snow, after I scorched my first one I did not have much success re-seasoning it. The bottom warped and even following LODGE's directions I could not restore good seasoning and the pan is now one of my stickier ones, regardless of how much oil, shortening, butter or PAM I use.
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I haven't tried to season this pan though I don't see why you couldn't. Seasoning has to be redone if you wash the pan in a dishwasher or scour it. Once you season just some warm water and a lil soap should be all you need. If things still stick you can clean the pan with a lil "Barkeepers friend". Though if you have to resort to Barkeepers friend you are either going to have live with things sticking, or reseason the pan. Barkeepers Friend is a powder that comes in what looks like a small comet can. You can find it at Bed Bath & Beyond.
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It's not easy, just the same as every waffle maker. If you use cooking spray on it, then you have to wipe it clean with a dishrag.
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I have several orgreenic pans. The instruction I have received with the products were to season them with some oil and heat in the oven. I am not sure you have to do this but it has worked great for me. I use them every day and love them; especially the clean up.
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When I bought mine from Amazon a manual didn't come with the pan. Just season the pan like you would a cast-iron pan. This is a great pan and I love mine.
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when cooking in this pot be careful with heat. Don't set on high and leave or it will burn. Let cool before cleaning. My pan had no recipes either. Get on line for your favorite recipe and make things acordingly. Good luck. I love my pan for making chili in.
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There were NO INSTRUCTIONS about seasoning the pan. Matter of fact there were NO instructions at all! I didn't do anything other than take it out of the box, washed it and I have used it. It cleans up just fine! NO PROBLEM.........YET !!!!!!!!!!!!!