How easy is the clean up? We do not use eggs- If I use oil on my pancakes and to coat the pan before making pancakes/crepes, will the oil build up?
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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.
1104347
I just wipe it out while still warm with a paper towel. Never use soap - any thin layers of oil left in the pan are your friend...
1104348
For god's sake, man! You want the oil to build up. With a steel pan like this, the idea is to create a patina: Eventually you want this pan to be black. It is very easy to clean and very non-stick. I have cooked pancakes, omelets, etc... in it and they all just slide out. That being said, I have built up a patina and I never wash this pan with soap: Hot water, dry the bottom, heat it on the stove for a minute to evaporate the water and add a layer of grease on top if it looks like it needs it. Or just wipe it out with a paper towel and skip the preceding steps. Both work great.
1392422
To answer your question--unlike the others that give an opinion--you don't need to put oil on the pan. I simply hand flatten or roll out fresh dough and put it directly on the pan. It doesn't go through the holes. It doesn't stick. It comes out perfectly and with easy cleanup. I have used the pans dozens of times and they still look new.
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I use ONLY almond milk and egg substitute - no oil at all. Pancakes come out fine for me.
605302
Susan,While this is NOT a non-stick pan, I've found that a light application of PAM spray, or similar, makes cleanup fairly easy. I still will use olive oil or similar when cooking. Hope this helps. Michael
1289614
I'm sorry. I bought it as a gift for my daughter, so it isn't here with me. I did use it at her apartment, and I can say it's big (so it can get heavy, but the two handles makes it easy to lift), and it works well. You don't need dangerous non-stick coatings - the tri-ply was great even for pancakes. (Follow the directions for heating.)
68711
I have never made crepes in these pans but have made omelets. The omelets turn out well. I use a lot of butter. It keeps the eggs from sticking and enhances the flavor of the eggs.
1225686
I've used olive oil spray and never had any issues with the food baking. Clean up is easy and the pan still looks great.
198598
The nonstick finish doesn't require a lot of oil to be added to the pan. Just preheat the pan, give it a swipe of oil on a paper towel and you're good to go. Very little smoking.
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I had a similar problem with mine because I was using an aerosol spray on oil. I contacted the distributor and was told to put a few ounces, 2 or 3 I believe, of dawn dish washing soap in the pan and fill with water. it with water. Then put it on the stove and boil the mixture for 20-30 minutes. This worked great and I never used the spray oil again. That pan is almost 12 years old, not a scratch on it. Now I use coconut oil and the food slides off the pan with no effort. It's healthier oil too.
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It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to cook & clean with than you think! You will have no stains if you dry them right away, do not air-dry. Enjoy! It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to... » Read More It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to cook & clean with than you think! You will have no stains if you dry them right away, do not air-dry. Enjoy! « Show Less
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No. It has no non-stick coating. If heated to temperature before adding oil, etc. and food items, it does not stick. Just have to learn how to cook with it. Even if something sticks, it does clean up easily.
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depends on what you are cooking. certain things like veggies or bacon can cook in their own juices, no additional oil needed.when I make fried eggs I use olive oil that I put in a spray (search for Misto sprayer) and just lightly coat the bottom of the pan to get that fried texture on the egg. I can cook without it but the egg looks funny flat and shiny, almost rubbery. The nonstick coating on this outperforms all the other pans I have had, but then again I really baby this set. Stray away from metal utensils that can scrape and damage it, stick to wooden or plastic/rubber. Cleanup is a breeze with just the rough side of a dish sponge and some dawn. Rinse->Soap->Scrub->(soak, if you have time)->Rinse->Dry. depends on what you are cooking. certain things like veggies or bacon can cook in their own juices, no additional oil needed.when I make fried eggs I use olive oil that I put in a spray (search for Misto sprayer) and just lightly coat the bottom of the pan to get that fried texture on the egg. I can cook without it but the egg looks funny flat and shiny, almost rubbery. The nonstick coating on this outperforms all the other pans I have had, but then again I really baby this set. Stray away from metal utensils that can scrape and damage it, stick to wooden or... » Read More depends on what you are cooking. certain things like veggies or bacon can cook in their own juices, no additional oil needed.when I make fried eggs I use olive oil that I put in a spray (search for Misto sprayer) and just lightly coat the bottom of the pan to get that fried texture on the egg. I can cook without it but the egg looks funny flat and shiny, almost rubbery. The nonstick coating on this outperforms all the other pans I have had, but then again I really baby this set. Stray away from metal utensils that can scrape and damage it, stick to wooden or plastic/rubber. Cleanup is a breeze with just the rough side of a dish sponge and some dawn. Rinse->Soap->Scrub->(soak, if you have time)->Rinse->Dry. « Show Less
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Most definitely! I have never had a problem with anything I made sticking to the pan. It just slides out and leaves nothing on the pan. I do use an olive oil spray to coat the pan.
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It's non-stick. Works pretty. With a little olive oil spray, I've had no problem with pancakes or eggs sticking to the pan. The kids love them.
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You add water, eggs or egg beaters, and a dash of oil (optional). I find these pancakes to be VERY good. We eat them almost every morning.
1002483
I spray with olive oil spray before use, and basically just rinse with hot water afterwards. It's not messy like a pan used for frying or scrambling eggs.
827934
With a brand new pan, that has not been scratched by improper washing, I only use a little butter. This is more for flavor and for a cooking liquid than anything else. These pans don't need to be 'greased' or oiled as food slides (sometime too easily when trying to flip an omelette) right out and clean up is a breeze.