What is the "Nonstick, rustproof finish" that releases the foods cleanly?
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Cast iron is the "original" nonstick cooking surface. All iron will rust. However, a properly seasoned & maintained piece of cast iron will provide a rustproof, nonstick cooking surface for decades.
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kristen - In most cast iron cookware the "nonstick" effect is caused by carbon. When a skillet is "seasoned" it has enough carbon molecules adhering to the cooking surface to do the job. I hope this is helpful.
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If your cooking over an open fire, you need to grease this...I love this for "grand" biscuits over a fire....Any cast iron will eventually rust if not taken care of and seasoned well.
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Are you washing it only with plain hot water and either a steel pad or brush (no soap, ever), then heating the pan back up to dry it and recoating it with a light coating of oil? I have not had any off-flavors with anything I've cooked. It there is any rust be sure to scour it out with a steel brush and recondition.
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Non stick. It has a dechlorinate system as well and after we started to use it we couldn't go back to the traditional one.
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No problems with that for me. Food sticking isn't really a problem. But I have soaked mine a few times and it hasn't rusted.
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Easy, I cured the grates with olive oil when they are hot. This is like curing a cast iron skillet. No rust and food generally wipes right off. Food just seems to cook much better on cast iron.
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The finish is cast iron. There are no chemically applied "non-stick" compounds. Just the old fashioned cast iron. Remember to keep this seasoned with a vegetable oil or it will rust.
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It's all steel with some rubber which gets it a little off the counter. Moisture could cause rusting I guess. But I can't say how much water/moisture would be required to do so.
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This rack stays in the garage in Florida, and has wet towels on it all the time with our crew. It appears to be plated with some kind of enamel coating, much like the old iron skillet lids, It is not showing any signs of rust that I can see. I just checked it again. I haven't had it long but it is just what I need.
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I am thinking of getting one too - I am just reading ingesting small amounts of rust isn't harmful, and various cleaning techniques can help (baking soda, bottle brushes). I think I will take the risk and just make an extra effort to make sure it's dry when it's not in use. I can't imagine that it's made of any but food-grade stainless steel...
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It's like a teflon coated metal. Very easy to clean. Cleans up easily with a damp paper towel.
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I assume they are SS...I have owned my set of pans for over a year now, (LOVE THEM!) and there is no rusting...they clean quite weel...easiest way I found to clean my frying pan, especially if I used a glaze, is to add some water to the hot pan, usually while the food is still in it(meats and veggies), and it cleans all the stuff sticking to the pan and deposits it on the food where it belongs.To keep the pans extra clean on the sides and bottom, I occasionally clean with Bar Keepers
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An Aluminum Coating plated upon the steel pan to render it "rust resistant", but not rust proof.Good care of the pan, washing, drying & air drying, will result in a long serviceable life. I have a 9"x9" 'cornbread' pan, that is over 60 years old & I continue to use it, although most of the 'aluminization' has worn off over the decades..... but no rust (proper care, once again).
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Sounds like you are thinking of cast iron "seasoning", which this does not need. This has a nonstick coating on it that simply requires soap and water when you clean it. Easy!
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Wash normally, then take paper towels with a bit of oil and run plan to season pan after each washing. This will remove the rust and keep it oiled.
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I spray it with cooking spray before each use and wash it with dishsoap and water afterwards, let it air dry in the rack and it looks as new as when I bought it. No rust problems.
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I rinse mine off right after use. Sometimes you have to pull back on some of the latches to free some pieces of apple. Takes 1 min to clean. Make sure you dry it off after so it doesn't rust
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Yes... It is the water that initially breaks down the coating on the dish rack and yes... Once that coating is fully compromised, it will rust. The chemicals and other properties of the water will just eat away at it over time, however, the best solution has already been stated. Buy a can of Rustoleum Clear Coat or any regular Polyurethane that will adhere to the coating, whether that be chrome or plastic, and spray it all over the rack... And don't forget to remove the plastic utensil holder, if there is one, and DO spray the feet. Two applications are best so it will take a couple of days to paint, dry and recoat... Then to dry, fully, for use. Yes... It is the water that initially breaks down the coating on the dish rack and yes... Once that coating is fully compromised, it will rust. The chemicals and other properties of the water will just eat away at it over time, however, the best solution has already been stated. Buy a can of Rustoleum Clear Coat or any regular Polyurethane that will adhere to the coating, whether that be chrome or plastic, and spray it all over the rack... And don't forget to remove the plastic utensil holder, if there is one, and DO spray the feet. Two applications are best so it will take a couple of days... » Read More Yes... It is the water that initially breaks down the coating on the dish rack and yes... Once that coating is fully compromised, it will rust. The chemicals and other properties of the water will just eat away at it over time, however, the best solution has already been stated. Buy a can of Rustoleum Clear Coat or any regular Polyurethane that will adhere to the coating, whether that be chrome or plastic, and spray it all over the rack... And don't forget to remove the plastic utensil holder, if there is one, and DO spray the feet. Two applications are best so it will take a couple of days to paint, dry and recoat... Then to dry, fully, for use. « Show Less