In preparing to buy a nonstick griddle, I read up a little about safety with using nonstick cookware. One of the suggestions was to avoid heating up the pan with nothing in it. However, I noticed on the package instructions for this pan (when I saw it in the store) that it said to heat it before actually adding butter or oil. So I was wondering if that is what most owners of the pan are doing when cooking with this griddle? Can one begin to warm it with the oil in it already instead of empty? Just wondering about this issue before ordering it. A little health conscious as I am buying it for my mom's aide to use to cook for my mom. Thanks In preparing to buy a nonstick griddle, I read up a little about safety with using nonstick cookware. One of the suggestions was to avoid heating up the pan with nothing in it. However, I... » Read More In preparing to buy a nonstick griddle, I read up a little about safety with using nonstick cookware. One of the suggestions was to avoid heating up the pan with nothing in it. However, I noticed on the package instructions for this pan (when I saw it in the store) that it said to heat it before actually adding butter or oil. So I was wondering if that is what most owners of the pan are doing when cooking with this griddle? Can one begin to warm it with the oil in it already instead of empty? Just wondering about this issue before ordering it. A little health conscious as I am buying it for my mom's aide to use to cook for my mom. Thanks « Show Less
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We generally warm the pan before adding oil or butter but you can also warm it with oil on it, i don't think it will spoil the pan or food!
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I am unaware of the health risks you mention but it is my practise to warm the pan a bit before I add oil or butter. It's more a matter of timing and routine though. I have ruined a non stick pan before, not a Calphalon, by forgetting I had turned the heat on. It ruined the non stick surface. This might be what the warning was about. However, I sometimes forget and have oiled it immediately with no variance in the results.
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It's non stick, so no cooking spray is required. Although before the first use they say to "season" both sides with butter, but you basically put it on and wipe it off. But after that there should be no butter/cooking spray/grease required.
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how come everyones says to use stove top? put oil in it and cook it till it smokes then stop and let cool. my instructions say put the oil in like ur using the stove top method but to put it in the oven for 1hour at 300 degrees. is mine newer and has sifferent instructions or method, i got it for christmas from my mom and she bought it at kohls
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As long as you use plenty of oil or whatever you are using, it works fine. If not enough oil then whatever you are cooking will stick to the griddle. You must not turn the heat too high. A medium or low heat works best.
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Oh..forgot to mention.. Never pre heat this pan on high..As with all non stick...It will destroy them.. Read the directions and save the warranty card !
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maybe you forget to seasoned the pan before using it, because it happened to me when i bought that item. if you do not know how to do it, just put some oil all over the pan and heat it, until hot, then reduce the heat and you can already use it. after using just wash with water, but if you used soap do not forget to rub some oil after dry.
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I gave these to my daughter for Christmas and she hasn't mentioned any burning yet ... I kind of like not having the non-stick pans myself because it seems as if they are better to cook with; at least they are for me. I would just say to use PAM or some other spray if you're going to be cooking something that you know will stick to the surface of the pan and watch your heat.
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I used what the mix recommended. It's non-stick, but I checked with fork at midpoint and at end just to make sure. When batter turned into cake as fork showed I pulled it out of oven. It came out fine. Most important is to use a good amount of Pam on divider blades and everywhere else. Non-stick doesn't work as well as you'd think. Use/spray oil. If not its a bear to clean. I found out the hard way.
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No, it isn't non-stick, it's all stainless steel, and that's a very good thing. Even GreenPans start to stick and are very tricky to clean, but if your remember this little quote, you will never have food stick to a pan: "Hot pan, cold oil, food won't stick" It's that easy. Simply heat the empty pan first. Yyou can tell if it's hot enough by adding a single drop of water to the pan--if it sizzles, you can then add cold/room temperature oil. This pan cleans beautifully, no matter what you cook.
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Heat skillet till just warm. Add enough vegetable oil to just coat the inside of the pan. Swirl the oil to evenly coat the surface. Heat oil untill ripples beginto apper on the oils surface.Turn off skillet and remove oil Let pan cool to room tempurature. Good luck with your skillet. Mine started pealing teflon on first use. I used a spatula for teflon pans. A substantual amount came off. Because there was no information with it as to where to return it , I just threw it away. Hope yours is better.
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I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope this helps while you are looking for a cookbook to go with this. I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope... » Read More I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope this helps while you are looking for a cookbook to go with this. « Show Less
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No - I adore it. I actually enjoy it more than my set of all clad - I suppose because it's a little lighter and easier to handle. The frying pan, not being non-stick, is definitely more work to clean with certain foods, like eggs - but it's not poisonous because it has no teflon. I just use plenty of olive oil.I love the set.
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I think the people at Lodge ought to start using cast iron cookware, instead of making stuff up. I wouldn't Pam it or oil it once it's seasoned. That is the point of being seasoned. Besides, oil sitting in a pan? Yuck. Nasty. Just use olive oil or something when you go to cook. It's not rocket science. And if you hate my soap and water idea, just clean it with hot water. But dry it on the fire before putting away. It needs to be DRY not oiled.
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I have the pan and I cook on an electric range. The only time I have something stick to the bottom is when it wasn't properly cleaned. The food sticks to food residue left in the pan after washing. If it is properly cleaned, this problem doesn't happen. Also, preheat before adding oil, butter, etc. Fred
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They recommend that You do not use metal utensils on any of their pans. I never use any metal spatula or spoon. The surface is very solid coating and they advise you to season the pan before using. This is included in the instructions.
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We always use olive oil in our cookware. Even though it is a non stick surface we feel that using oil will preserve its life. We really like this cookware.
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There should have been instructions on how to season the pan. You heat the pan up, put in a tablespoon of oil and rub it all around the inside. Let the pan cool for 5minutes, and repeat. Do this 3 times. This makes the pan non-stick. When you wash it, don't use soap or anything abrasive. Just gently scrub, avoid soap, and rinse. Towel dry. Occasionally you will want to season it with heat and oil as before, like cast iron. Do not put in the dishwasher. Hope this helps.