First time use: Do you need to run through procedures to 'break' it in, like for Teflon coated pans before using for the first time?
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Wash with warm soapy water with soft sponge. After drying, rub a bit of cooking oil on it. Ready to go. Never use high heat with anything that's coated. It's common sense. Even for Teflon coated pans you are not to exceed med-to med-high heat. You let it sit on the stove and let it fire up on high heat, it is gonna ruin the coating.
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If there is a certain procedure,..it was never supplied with the pan. However,..I have decreased my opinion rating of the pan for one reason. It cannot handle high heat for very long before the coating starts degrading and losing it's non stick properties, followed by the coating flaking off. It took about 3 or 4 short period unattended burnings to cause this on one of these pans. To be fair, I've been very careful not to use higher than medium heat with the other smaller pan and it has been fine.
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As I recall, the directions said just to rub a little salad oil on the pan before using for the first time. I did that, and it worked just fine.
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I didn't and still love ours. Use it all the time. It is showing some signs of wear but less than other high quality non-stick pans.
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I had to break in this pan almost every other use and I never used higher than the number 4 setting on my counter top stove
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My sister just washed it and started cooking .. she loves it .. if you decide to coat it with a little oil can't see where it couldn't help .. olive oil is good .. as someone already mentioned.
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Yes but I usually do t. They are fine to use. It's an amazing pan... You will love it
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Being that it's Teflon I haven't taken the chance. I slide the pizza on to a cutting board before slicing. Hope this helps.
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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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No, I just spray it with a little cooking spray and have had no problems at all! I live these pans!
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No. I don't recommend it. Just to be safe. I done it before and I was not happy with the end results. Others have told me they have used it on teflon and nothing happened. Use your own discretion.
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Hi Michael. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but just to say. I don't recall the instructions saying anything about seasoning the pan. And so I never seasoned mine, and it works just fine, I find. So I don't think you need to worry about it. I've used mine many many times, mostly making crepes, and I've never seen any loss of teflon, any stain, or any damage. Just my 2 cents.
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I baked directly in the pan. I'm not sure how the cooking might be affected using a dish inside the pan.
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No, I didn't have to do a thing and they still look wonderful. One extra thought - I use Barkeeper's Friend to keep the inside of the pans looking like new when i finish cooking with them.
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The instructions with the recipe I used recommended that you rub the inside of the individual cups with butter. Equally important is to preheat the pan for two minutes before putting the batter in it.
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The pans do not need to be seasoned with oil before use. A simple wash with warm water and dish soap and the pan is ready for use.
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How well! I know that, we lost two birds because of teflon we did not know was in the oven. Because this is so important, I would call the company. I have teflon pans now that are not coated with the bad stuff, but I cannot find the case the donut pan came in, so I cannot say if it is OK.
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I washed the pan before the first use and applied a light coat of oil and put it away. I few days later I was ready to use it for my first loaf. I reapplied a light coat of oil, just as I would prepare any loaf pan and set the dough in it for the final loaf. It rose perfectly and not a bit of sight in sight in the pan or any residue on the bread once cooked. I have many cast iron items. All the others are old unseasoned type. Reapply oil after each use and then enough to cook with when ready for the recipe.
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The Pan First has to be cleaned up, then heated for your grilled Food, which should be seasoned before.
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No. But I do what my Mom taught me years ago; cover the pan with paper towels, squirt dishwashing liquid on it and cover with water. Let set for a while.
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Non-stick coating scratches easily. Don't use steel wool or any kind of metallic scrubber. Also, don't use abrasive cleaners like Bon Ami. Dish soap (Dawn, etc.) and water with a soft cloth or paper towel should do the trick. If that doesn't work, the food may be be burnt on the pan. That is unusual unless you are using too much heat. Cooking with too much heat can also damage the coating, so be careful. Finally, you are supposed to break in the pan by coating it lightly with cooking oil before you use it to maximize its non-stick properties. You have to be careful with these pans.
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yes...there is a layer of teflon inside...but you should be careful in washing and using metal spoons as they can damage the teflon layer