My husband accidently used the new pan without prior seasoning it. What do I do? It has oil stains all over that I can't get rid of.
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It is supposed to have oil stains, this is what happens when this type of pan is "seasoned". Just go ahead and follow the directions for a complete treatment and should be amazed and its non-stick qualities...ours is amazing!
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Oil stains should not cause any problems with the pan. I use a paper towel folded into the size of small pad and dip it in a little melted butter to wipe down the hot pan prior to pouring batter in it. That will prevent any sticking. Good luck.
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I also received mine and I had the same problem, unable to remove the pan. I need to wash it before I start use it.
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It's supposedly already seasoned and as you cook with it with any oil it get more seasoned. Just soak it a bit in water after cooking something, scrape off the cooked food and scrub with soft scrubby, wipe dry and it's ready for next use. Really nice pan that does it all.
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I haven't had a problem with that yet but I have heard the best product for cleaning these pans is a cleaner called Barkeep's Friend. I found it at Lowe's of all places.
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Collette, wash it out and dry it well................fill it almost to the top and bake it in the oven at 325 for a hour or so. let it cool and throw the oil away. Wipe it dry and it should be good to go.
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I once read a suggestion that works: rub some vegetable oil (any kind will do, I assume) into the cold pan, and then add some Kosher salt and rub that into pan. Wipe dry. When you're ready to use, warm it a little, add a little more oil, and add the food for cooking.. It was suggested to me that I not wash the pan after, but just wipe it clean (sort of like cast iron treatments), but I have cleaned it and then repeated the oil and salt as needed. It works pretty nicely. By the way, if you get any stains on it, I have found that Barkeeper's Friend works miracles!
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I empty the oil, by ladle. Then use a paper towel and wipe the remaining oil out. If there is anything left on the sides I have used a ssponge that has a scouring pad on the other side. Dawn soap in this house get the oil residue out. Let the unit DRY completely before use. A day should do it.
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If you feel the need to use soap (and sometimes I do if what I cook in it is super greasy). Use only what you need to get the grease off. Leave some behind as it helps season the pan. I wouldn't bother with any cleaners or scrapers, you don't need them. Soak your pan if something really gets stuck. If it's seasoned well enough before you cook with, it should wipe off after soaking. Always towel dry your pans and rub vegetable oil all over it before storing it. This keeps it seasoned and won't rust. Happy cooking!
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Hi Lucy, first of all please dont boil dishwater in them! Be sure you bring your pan up to temperature (no higher than medium heat) then add oil, then food to cook. To clean, let pan cool then wash with hot soapy water and scrub with Non-Abrasive pad. To remove stains use Barkeepers Friend Stainless Steel cleaner. You can get this at Walmart. Follow directions on label. Hope this helps!
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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.
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Did you season it first with some spray Pam etc.. a high heat oil like canolla. it fills in the irregularities in the surface. Also since you have used it already try using Pam first for a while. When cooking do not put your heat as high as you did for your old pans For Cleaning: wipe out with a paper towel when still warm not hot with warm soapy water. Do not immerse in cold water when hot
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We just got new Lodge skillets, because I'd foolishly given away the well-seasoned family one my parents gave me 15 years before... because we had new "fancy" pots and pans when we got married. Woe to us! Now we have to season new ones all over again. We are following the directions Lodge provides, to the "T". Although I admit that with the old, well-seasoned one, I used to wash that with soap and water. Now, DH insists we avoid the soap and do just what Lodge says. No idea how my ancestors seasoned that original pan!
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We had the same problem. First i just dishwash soap and a brush to get it off. Didnt work. Then i out some hand soap on the stains, rubbed it in with my fingers, let it sit for an hour and then washed it off. All stains were gone!
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They make a spray for that purpose. I wet the cooktop with hot water with vinegar and and scrub if necessary with a little baking soda. Cleans it beautifully. You may have to let the hot water and vinegar sit if badly stained.
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I use a powdered soap like Ajax or Comet. Heat the pan in hot soap water, pull it out and scrub. If that doesn't work try over cleaner outside.
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i read that you are not supposed to use soap. for the most part i have not used soap and found that i can get the skillet very clean without it. my husband did use a little bit of very mild soap and it seemed to be fine. i just make sure to dry the skillet immediately after washing and then rub on a thin layer of olive oil.
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Make a paste of baking soda and water. Using a paper towel, scrub the pan with the paste. You'll likely see old gunk (mostly oil) coming up. Wash clean, wipe dry, then heat it gently on low heat. Wipe a tiny bit of oil (NOT a spray of any kind) around the pan and put it away. Then, NEVER, EVER use any kind of cooking spray. Propellants are bad for the nonstick finish. Also NEVER heat the pan past medium on your cooktop. Medium heat will get the pan plenty hot. My 3 year old Teflon pans still look new despite almost daily use.