Why such a hard time cleaning this pan?! Just bought. First All-Clad. But sticking and staining. Even with Barkeep's Friend. Please help. Thx!
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The trick to preventing foods from sticking is to heat the pan until hot before adding the oil - then add the food. Steel expands when hot and contracts when it comes into contact with a cooler temperature, which is why foods stick to the surface. By adding oil to the pan when it's hot, the steel becomes static, resulting in a temporarily nonstick surface.Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/articles/solutions-for-common-issues-with-stainless-steel-cookware.html?oc=linkback
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It does take scrubbing. I rub a small amount of olive oil on it after I clean it to take away the staining.
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No problem just check this link:http://www.all-clad.com/Pages/Customer%20Service/faqs.aspxand this video at this linkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlIsUPM_dx4&index;=6&list;=PL2427FC934F8B31B2
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Did you use a cooking spray on it before you used it. That's not good. It can cause stains that are very difficult to remove and clean. A scouring pad should do the job with some soap. Barkeep's Friend should certainly help. If all fails use an SOS pad.
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Let me ask him what he does to keep it so clean. We don't live in the same state so .... Give me a day or two ,ok?
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What did you clean in it?Did you try cleaning with a steal wool without soap on it. A fine grade. Can get it at any hardware store. Use dawn liquid dish soap.will have to scrub to remove black marks.The pot should be fine to use since you used dishwasher soap witch is used all the time for cleaning dishes you eat on.I have canning pots that change color because of chemical reactions and are fine just discolored.
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I used straight dish washing detergent and a non scratch scouring pad! I have also heard rubbing alcohol will work although I have not tried it. Good luck! I love love these pans!
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I use a powdered soap like Ajax or Comet. Heat the pan in hot soap water, pull it out and scrub. If that doesn't work try over cleaner outside.
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In a moment of laziness I put this pan in the dishwasher and it looks horrible! Black areas and streaks of strange colors all over it. Now I'm searching the internet to see if I can rescue the pan or if it will always look that way!
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I would assume its due to dishwasher soap. Im only saying that because I used a Mr. Clean sponge on mine and it dis-coloured it. Not pleased what it looks like, but am very happy how it cleans up..not hard to clean off sticking stuff. Sorry I don't know why you have to handwash it. God Bless
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You really need to follow the instructions, preheat pan on medium and use little oil and food shouldn't stick. Hope this is helpful.
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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 haven't any problems with it, though it's not non-stick. Read somewhere that one good technique is to rub a little oil on the pan, shake in some Kosher salt and rub it in, then oil slightly again. Things sure do not stick with that. They suggested wiping it dry after, rather than washing it, to avoid needing to re-treat, but I'm not so keen on that notion. I really like my Cuisinart cookware.
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Inside or outside of the pan? I've used FARBERWARE Cookware for many years and never had a problem as described. I scrub my stubborn stains with Barkeepers Friend, works every time!
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I'll start by saying I have the most expensive chef's pan from All Clad. It has a copper core with a thick, brushed finished stainless steel exterior and interior and it's for all intense and purposes non-stick. Then I bought what I refer to as my toss pan, much like the one shown. It too is thick stainless steel, no core and more polished than my chef's pan. And It is made by All Clad. When I use if for sauteing I use safflower oil because of the high heat and when I'm done I have fried on oil on much of the surface, sides and bottom. The only thing I've been able to clean it with is a synthetic scouring pad and Bar Keeper's Friend, a fine scouring powder that won't scratch the surface. Oh, and plenty of elbow grease. It's a pain, but it works. Good luck.
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I use stainless steel cleaner, occasionally. That is to say - when I see a stain that might be a little stubborn, I'll use the cleaner before it becomes more serious. Otherwise, no it is not hard to clean (this is coming from a man, now - who has cleaned car engines and transmissions - take this with a grain of salt!)
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I have had no trouble cleaning it. The bread comes out like a dream. I've made apple bread and bananas foster bread. I love the USA pans brand and I plan to replace my other bakeware with it.
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I got this Pan from my Parents in Law, they told me, they have the hole set since years and OHHHH so good .... BUT THE FACT: I tryed everything they've said in the user guide- and still, it sticks!I don't have the problem that it is discoloring but no matter what i try to cook it's sticking. ok there is one thing Pankaces don't but I bought the Pan for meat's not sweet's!!!!The Pan is easyly to clean, some hot water right after you cooked leave it for an hour and there you go!
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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 so you know, to prevent problems with the coating, don't scrub the pan. I think that is why others are having problems. My mom just wipes hers clean. I'm assuming soap is fine, but wipe it right away before the food dries, then wait for it to cool, then use soap to clean it and use just the sponge part not the scrubby. Maybe that will prevent the coating from flaking. Also, the directions say to season it first (gives setting and length of time too) and to not use spray oil (only bottled oil). This is what we did and it should prevent the flaking and make it where the food doesn't stick. I know this wasn't part of your question, but I thought I'd give you that tip so you don't have problems too. Just so you know, to prevent problems with the coating, don't scrub the pan. I think that is why others are having problems. My mom just wipes hers clean. I'm assuming soap is fine, but wipe it right away before the food dries, then wait for it to cool, then use soap to clean it and use just the sponge part not the scrubby. Maybe that will prevent the coating from flaking. Also, the directions say to season it first (gives setting and length of time too) and to not use spray oil (only bottled oil). This is what we did and it should prevent the flaking and make it where the food doesn't... » Read More Just so you know, to prevent problems with the coating, don't scrub the pan. I think that is why others are having problems. My mom just wipes hers clean. I'm assuming soap is fine, but wipe it right away before the food dries, then wait for it to cool, then use soap to clean it and use just the sponge part not the scrubby. Maybe that will prevent the coating from flaking. Also, the directions say to season it first (gives setting and length of time too) and to not use spray oil (only bottled oil). This is what we did and it should prevent the flaking and make it where the food doesn't stick. I know this wasn't part of your question, but I thought I'd give you that tip so you don't have problems too. « Show Less
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I clean it as I do any other of my pans with dawn dish soap and a plastic scrubber. It cleans up really well. If food is baked on the bottom add vinegar to the warm pan to deglaze. It comes right off.