how do you clean the outside bottoms of the pans and what could you use on them without damaging them?
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I use a scotch brite pad on outside or soft scrub. some exteriors are metal, some are coated. use scotch brite on metal but soft scrub on coated/painted.
195453
I use the green or blue sponges that have a plastic side for cleaning. Sometimes soft scrub.
195454
Sorry, this was purchased as a gift and sent directly to a family member; however, I like barkeepers friend for cleaning such things. But if you have any doubt about causing damage to the pan I would contact Cuisinart directly.
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I have read not to use metal products to clean the pans; the seasoning is a result of oils penetrating into the iron over time, metal scrubbers can scratch deep enough to expose unseasoned, bare iron, not good for the pan, like scratching teflon. Besides this product, I use a stiff brush or "scrubby" side of dual purpose kitchen sponges. Scrub while running hot water over the pan, wipe or heat (on the stove, on low)dry, thoroughly.
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They are very easy to clean. My husband managed to forget something he was cooking and burnt the bottom. I used vinegar and baking soda annd a sponge and it came sparkling clean. I suppose other cleaners would have done as nice a job but vinegar and baking soda is my preferred cleaner for most jobs.
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I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
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If you have something super sticky - ie a honey soy glaze for chicken wings, then I line the bottom of the pan with aluminum foil - same as I would for my flat bottomed pans. Otherwise I have not had a problem cleaning or cooking. If something is baked on, I let it soak with some hot water before I clean it. I do like the pans - very heavy grade. I make alot of chicken wings and they clean up nicely - including the rack.
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I also never use coated pans. I use nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. I also use wet flameproof wraps around the edges of my pans.
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Soak it for as long as you can and then scrape whatever is left. A hard plastic spatula usually works, but since it's stainless, I think it's ok to use metal to scrape it clean as well.
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All I do to clean mine is wipe off with a cloth and some hot water while still a little hot. You can also use a silicone spatula and some hot water. I have never had to use anything other than that.For the bottom, I am certain BKF would work. That stuff works on everything! I do not worry about the bottom though.
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I've used keyboard duster to clean these outside. I've also simply run them under the sink and used the sink sprayer. Dried in rack, worked fine. However, aftermarket replacements are cheap enough and work fine too.
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I'm sorry, but I haven't had to clean the bottoms yet. Someone in my household put the little frying pan in the dishwasher, and that was a VERY BAD thing to do. The bottom of it now looks awful! Make sure you don't put them in the dishwasher!
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Warm water and mild soap works for me. I use the sponge with the Teflon scrubber After the pan has cooled, as soon as possible.
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I just use regular soap and elbow grease and then rinse extremely well. My pot is used for homebrewing and the bottom is a bit hazy but the sides have remained nice and shiny.
808643
The pans are as easy as you could expect to clean. I have learned from experience with other gas burners that you should sand the paint from the burner or expect the bottom on the pans to get lots of black soot on the bottom. I did this with mine and got excellent results-no soot on the bottom at all.
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They make a spray for that purpose. I wet the cooktop with hot water with vinegar and and scrub if necessary with a little baking soda. Cleans it beautifully. You may have to let the hot water and vinegar sit if badly stained.
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You don't have to buy those pans from Amazon. I use heavy duty foil on the bottom of the grill. Just make sure you punch a hole in the foil so that the grease will drip into the grease Cup.
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I usually soak the pan in hot soapy water and use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The other suggestions that people have offered sound good, too. If you continue to have problems, contact Le Creuset for additional ideas.
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Just pop the top and bottom off and clean them in hot soapy water. I use a small scrub brush on them. Have no problems, best way I have found to clean it.