Has anyone tried using them will hot and or boiling oil yet? I was wondering if the would be good to buy for cleaning out fryers.
1848360
I have not tried them with hot or boiling oil but have used them to remove eggs from boiling water with no ill effect. Also, use them to remove baking sheets directly from oven and remove still cooking chickens and roasts off the pan to the platter. I do not think that they would be very effective at cleaning fryers I find it a little difficult to hold utensils with them.
1848361
We have used them to place food in and to remove from deep hot oil and have not had a problem with them.
1848362
Have not....But do know that they only hold heat away from you for a short period of time. Like to turn the pork butt on the grill or lift the roasting pan. Any longer and you will begin to feel the heat.
1000535
You don't have to empty the oil after every use. Just check to see how dirty the oil is after you use it and decide whether you want to empty it out or not.The rubber tube that allows you to empty out the oil developed a crack over time in my old DeLonghi deep fryer so the more often you empty out the oil, the more likely the tube will fail ... in my opinion.
449333
Sorry, I should have came back to Amazon and deleted my review. It was my power strip that caused the problem...The fryer works great. The only negative thing about it is the clean up. It is great if you fry food every day. Should have gotten a smaller one and one that was easier to clean...And I use canola oil...
19852
After "losing" several pans to stick residue, I decided to use a mist sprayer filled with olive oil. So far no problems, but I don't know if there will be long term problems. Somehow, I've never bought into the "no spray cooking" theory.
970206
I have used the oil 3 times before I discarded it. Any the used oil was still great! I really enjoy my deep fryer.
2179502
I washed them before I used them.... but I wash all kitchenware before I use it :-) I have not put any oil on them yet and they have held up great so far!
2169888
I've had these for about 5 months now and have used them quite extensively. They are great to cook with on stove top and oven. IF you take good care of them, you shouldn't have any issues. I only use mild soap and paper towel to clean them and avoid extreme hi-heat which you don't need anyway. Just let them warm up while you're preparing the food and you'll see great results. Fantastic pans.
1728259
TBH, I cook more with cast iron, but I've used my set to reheat soups and such for several months now and have had no issues. Purchased to replace a non-stick set, I really wasn't expecting much because of the price, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they perform and clean up. Don't forget to pick up some product like Barkeeper's Friend and they'll look brand new in seconds.
2188785
It's not advised. I was worried about that when I purchased them however, due to the non-stick coating, cleaning them by hand is quick and simple. No scrubbing. I typically use warm water, a little soap and a paper towel.
970768
As said by others, the oil basin isn't removable. I would deem it as a moderate hassle to clean, you cant just throw it under the water (I wished it was this easy!!) and as Gerald said, you have to wipe it clean with some soapy water until all residue is out. I would like to point out that the outside of the fryer is metallic and gets extremly hot when frying. You have to be very careful when opening/closing the lid when you operate it to not get burnt!
1133365
Oil temp recovery is very fast, I use my fryer mainly for tempura shrimp, could'nt be happier with it, my old Delonghi was over 15 years old!
1197273
I am new to the deep frying thing, so could you recommend the "right" oil? Thanks!
87643
Hi! Apparently they can but I have never tried it. I will tell you that still even after my original review, these pans continue to amaze me. I have cooked everything from bacon to veggies and no sticking, no messy clean up. As far as using under high heat, I have used them up to about 450 on my burner and they are fine. If it shortens the life of the pan, then I will buy more. Non-toxic, easy to clean, sturdy and even cooking...can't beat them!
2179501
I washed mine before using them the first time. I have never used any kind of oil on them.
786050
Yes...We leave oil in the fryer and store (unless it's dirty of course). It's a great fryer!
1125025
I suggest you not overheat them or scrub them with very rough material. If you do not do the first you should not need to do the second. These are my favorites and no problems. I read the other reviews then went back to check all my pans. No smell and one slight stain which I cleaned. I'm a Happy Cooker.
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Don't know how high the heat rating but I own this set and use it everyday. Have not had any problems from boiling to frying. I would give it 2thumbs up!