I have one and it rusts. I'm thinking that it is defective. I use it in a regular pot to make stuffed peppers. After washing it, there was a lot of black on the towel. I put it in the drawer and when I went to use it again, there were rust spots on it....
516585
The Lodge web site has a downloadable article on how to take care of cast iron.. And this is cast iron. If you are having rust on it you are either washing it in hot soapy water and not reseasoning it or washing it in the dish washer. To reseason it would take care of the rust. Like all cast iron it must be kept seasoned, and although I don't have to each use, when I do, then I rub it with a good paper towel before using it. I keep a soft oily rag stored in my cast iron skillets for reseasoning as needed after use. One will do fine for all your cast iron and always be ready.
2104304
I use it quite often and then clean and dry it by hand and have had no problem with rust as of this date. Care in washing and drying it well is the Key
1478941
This was a wedding gift to our son and daughter-in-law. They put it in the dishwasher and had some rusting on pieces within the first month or so. I returned it and purchased another set to see if it did the same. They have changed the type of dishwashing detergent to a better brand and also set the dishwasher to heat dry vs. air dry and at this point haven't had any additional issues to my knowledge.
1807171
I am not pleased with mine...after using the first time spots appeared in the bottom of the pot. Looked like coating popped off in little spots...bottom was still smooth but discolored. Will not order any more of this brand.
424332
I have never had a problem with rust, ever, and I put it in the dishwasher (supposedly a real No,No for knives or scissors). If you really do have a problem, I'd do what another respondent suggests about drying it right away and spraying with oil.
2257802
i just swish it with water and wipe with a cloth but it is beginning to rust and black chunks are chipping off the inside bottom. I never drink the last cup out of the pot for fear of it being gritty. I assume the iron is not toxic but I am planning on getting a new one. I have owned this one for many years.
929241
We have had ours for well over a year, in constant use, and the bottom, directly above the heat element, has discolored to nearly black. In addition there are brown-ish rust colored areas on the outside anywhere water drops tend to accumulate. Our water is known to have a measurable iron content, so it is hard to say if the pot is corroding or if the water is depositing iron salts onto the metal. Either way it is not harmful in any way. Iron oxide is not toxic, and any corrosion would confined to the very surface where it presents no hazard of "rusting though".
1831062
I've never had a problem with mine. If you do find any spots of rust, just rinse them off and rub oil on the wok. I use coconut, but any viscous oil will do.
1476369
No rust for me. I really like this pot and it was a good buy. I would definitely buy it again if I need another one. I use it at least once a week. Hope this helps.
894536
The surface of the heated plate on our unit appears to have started discoloring. I'm not sure it's rust;could be lime build-up. We've only had the unit about six months, so this is a little unexpected. The unit works great in all other respects.
1121106
Mine actually rusted after their first trip through the dishwasher. None of my other silverware have experienced any rust issues (not even the cheap stuff), I guess I have just gotten a faulty set.
423555
I bought them as a gift. I have not heard back there was anything wrong with them. There was a note enclosed with them on how to care for them. They have not rusted. Plus, the company was very sincere in wanting to make sure I was happy. If you bought something and was not pleased, I believe they would make it right for you. Sorry to not have more specifics for you.
1689110
I see some rust creeping onto this thing after just a few uses. It has been kept on my covered porch, so it doesn't get rained on, but it is exposed to dampness. Unfortunately the thing is so hot after cooking that I don't see how I could clean, cover or move it until the next morning.
278525
Mine did the same thing. Rusted on first washing in dishwasher. I put all kinds of stainless items in the dishwasher every day, no issues, just with these. Hell, my dishwasher door is stainless steel!!
723062
I don't know about others, but for me, my kettle works well and I have not found any rust problem on it since I bought it month ago, I use it at least twice a day. Hope it will help you
1656480
Yes, mine has signed of rust, but in full disclosure its because I don't take it apart to clean it and allow for it to dry.
904341
I have run mine through the dishwasher a dozen or so times. No sign of rust what-so-ever! I do not put my knives in the dishwasher, but found this has too many blades (that are very sharp) to safely wash by hand and get it thoroughly clean.