I know it's teflon but do I have to season the pan the first time I use it? Also where can I find an instruction manual, I did not receive one.
493037
Yes you do need to season it after first washing it. Just use a paper towel and rub it in. Here is customer service number to call and they may have one. 1-913-663-4500
493038
I think I may have used a bit of olive oil when I sauteed something. The unit didn't last long - very disappointing - would not purchase again. Sorry...
31889
It's a non-stick coating of a higher quality than I've had on any other non-stick pan. I'm not sure if it's Teflon®. You could conceivably use metal utensils-a smooth metal spatula probably would not scratch it, for example-but non-metal (silicon, wood) is probably preferred.
310374
Wash it in warm soapy water. Heat the pan, but nowhere as hot as you would cast iron. Oil it to season. Let it cool. Start using it. I have read, aerosol cooking sprays have something in the propellent that shortens the life of the non-stick coating. I use a pump sprayer also purchased on Amazon.
1276745
I own one just like this model and I'm not sure if it's Teflon...but it is a coated pan. I have had mine for around 3 months and use it 3to 4 times a week. The interior is also coated where the pot sits to heat and I can see no sign of use on either the pan or interior cooking surface area. Very well made.
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It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless you want to fill your house with smoke and make a mess of your pan. It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless... » Read More It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless you want to fill your house with smoke and make a mess of your pan. « Show Less
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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.
1681733
Not sure what it was pre-seasoned with but I recommend doing your own seasoning before cooking. There's instructions with the packaging so you can follow that if unsure. I'm still happy with mine after months of use!
909522
I did not think you needed to season any coated pan. Did not seasoning go out with iron skillets? This is a great frying pan, just buy it.
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season according to directions that came with the pan. Once is usually enough. Keep in mind that the first crepe is always a mess. Lightly brush the pan with oil before each crepe. I find if i do this for the first 3 or 4 the rest don't need the oil. You get little crispy bits that can be scraped out easily between crepes.The more you use this pan, the better it gets. Mine performs like a teflon pan. Eggs are no problem, pancakes are great, etc. I do have one little dime size spot that will stick from time to time - however, I do wash my pan out with soapy water after each use (a no-no according to instructions). I dry it and if I remember, I will wipe it out with a paper towel and some oil. season according to directions that came with the pan. Once is usually enough. Keep in mind that the first crepe is always a mess. Lightly brush the pan with oil before each crepe. I find if i do this for the first 3 or 4 the rest don't need the oil. You get little crispy bits that can be scraped out easily between crepes.The more you use this pan, the better it gets. Mine performs like a teflon pan. Eggs are no problem, pancakes are great, etc. I do have one little dime size spot that will stick from time to time - however, I do wash my pan out with soapy water after each use... » Read More season according to directions that came with the pan. Once is usually enough. Keep in mind that the first crepe is always a mess. Lightly brush the pan with oil before each crepe. I find if i do this for the first 3 or 4 the rest don't need the oil. You get little crispy bits that can be scraped out easily between crepes.The more you use this pan, the better it gets. Mine performs like a teflon pan. Eggs are no problem, pancakes are great, etc. I do have one little dime size spot that will stick from time to time - however, I do wash my pan out with soapy water after each use (a no-no according to instructions). I dry it and if I remember, I will wipe it out with a paper towel and some oil. « Show Less
1877821
I don't know what it is seasoned with. Oil I think. It ain't Teflon. The reason I say oil is that it will rust if you don't keep it sprayed with vegetable oil.
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Brand new it works GREAT, once properly seasoned. After 3-4 months however its anti-stick properties drop off, and from then on its a HIGH MAINTENANCE surface where you have to re-season it regularly. I re-season mine as often as once a week.... Read my review where I go into details. But overall... NO, GO WITH TEFLON.
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You must preseason the pan yourself. Just use vegetable oil and paper towel
171569
It is so easy to clean I never looked at the instructions and I don't know that they recommend it but we just wash it like it was a regular dirty pan. I replaced the first one I had after having it for a year. It still worked perfectly but the teflon was showing some wear.
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I don't see anywhere that it says Teflon. It just says nonstick. If your bread ever does stick in the pan, just turn the nuts under the bottom of the pan a little bit, and the bread should come right out.
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I looked through the owner's manual and the wording is; "non stick coating". It does not define the non stick coating as Teflon or not. Probably will have to call the manufacturer (1-800-526-5377) to get the actual type of coating. We have had ours for a year and have no complaints, wonderful small appliance. Just follow the cleaning instructions, no abrasives. We spray with Pam and have no sticking or cleanup issues. Use just a moist paper towel and dry with a terry cloth towel to clean following use.
1877819
No idea about the seasoning, but there is no Teflon or coating on it. Mine does rust if not cleaned and seasoned after every use.. Its really not any different than the Lodge pan's I have.. Well worth the investment..
27690
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.