Does the grill need to be seasoned?
806761
it does not need to be seasoned like a cast iron grill, I would however recommend burning in the grill for about 1 hr. (as high as possible) and then liberally apply oil (veg or olive) before cooking each time.
871029
It would be ok to do so, but I've had mine about a year now and don't think it is necessary. The metal plates the grills sit on take care of that. Just keep them clean & you'll be fine.
250081
Since the grill is cast iron, it will rust unless it isseasoned. Which means you have to cook on some vegetable oil. Unfortunately I didn't realize this right off, and pop goes the rusty. I knew about seasoning, but for whatever reason it never popped into me head to do it.
288310
The Pan First has to be cleaned up, then heated for your grilled Food, which should be seasoned before.
1666282
In the specs, it says it is dishwasher safe. With that in mind, I would think it doesn't have to be seasoned.
1831061
It's not necessary. What you want to season is the cooking surface. Here's a good thread with more info: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/878128
2210032
No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
2239298
Yes. I've read that all non stick pans need to be pre seasoned so I did with all of my orgeenics. Spray with non stick spray and wipe the excess with a paper towel. Don't wipe it all off. Then put it on the burner and turn the burner on medium. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Watch it as different stoves have different "mediums". Great pan.
1085902
You cook with it. No need to season meat or seafood when you place on the grill
334674
This is already seasoned before you get it. So you don't have to season it...
873729
You don't have to re-season, it is pre-seasoned and ready to use. It is specified in the product description.
335978
No reason to. Just clean them after grilling so that the residual baked on grease doesn't transfer. Just let it burn off and scrape clean.
1758029
I seasoned mine on a burner of my gas stove. A BBQ grill might work, too, you're right that the handles don't come off.
27687
It is seasoned with paraffin wax. You'll need to re-season it, once you receive it.
992635
No,however is your spray a little cooking oil on the grills before use they are super easy to clean. I am a big fan of this grill, using it all the time.
1672261
Yes it must be seasoned prior to use. Go to the BeBuyer website and it has a video showing how to properly season the pan. Once properly seasoned it should be good to go for just about anything. I use it regularly for eggs, pancakes etc., my daughter uses hers regularly for crepes and both my daughters use them for pancakes.
1259095
yes the cast iron grates must be seasoned or they will rust and the food will stick. There are several different methods for seasoning cast iron but they are all basically the same. Wash them really good with soap and water and dry them completely, don't let them air dry. Use a paper towel and spread a coat of vegetable oil over all of the surfaces. That includes sides and ends. Once you have the grill grates completely coated, Preheat the grill for 15 mins on medium and then open the lid, turn down to low, put the grates on the grill and close the lid and let them season for two hours. Turn the grill off, let the grates cool and you are ready to go. yes the cast iron grates must be seasoned or they will rust and the food will stick. There are several different methods for seasoning cast iron but they are all basically the same. Wash them really good with soap and water and dry them completely, don't let them air dry. Use a paper towel and spread a coat of vegetable oil over all of the surfaces. That includes sides and ends. Once you have the grill grates completely coated, Preheat the grill for 15 mins on medium and then open the lid, turn down to low, put the grates on the grill and close the lid and let them season for two hours.... » Read More yes the cast iron grates must be seasoned or they will rust and the food will stick. There are several different methods for seasoning cast iron but they are all basically the same. Wash them really good with soap and water and dry them completely, don't let them air dry. Use a paper towel and spread a coat of vegetable oil over all of the surfaces. That includes sides and ends. Once you have the grill grates completely coated, Preheat the grill for 15 mins on medium and then open the lid, turn down to low, put the grates on the grill and close the lid and let them season for two hours. Turn the grill off, let the grates cool and you are ready to go. « Show Less