How do you clean this wonderful pan &amp; rack? After many uses it starts to build up that dark brown, baked on grease that a brillo pad didn't remove.
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First of all, it is a coated, non-stick surface. NEVER use a metal pad to clean it. I soak it with DAWN and use the point of a wood skewer to clean the corners out. I use this pan at least once a week, and it still looks almost brand new. NOTE: If you have scratched the coating by using Brillo, it has lost its non-stick features. You may want to get a new one and clean it differently. I hope this helps.
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I purchased mine from a reputable discount home store at a discount a few years back. I have hardly used it. Last week I seared a filet mignon in it with balsamic vinegar for a total cook time of about 10 minutes. I soaked the pot overnight and tried to scrub it with a bristled brush the next morning, but this one time cooking something like this (usually use it for pasta) stained the bottom. Not sure how to get it off. I also saw a presumably older one at the flea market the other week that was also stained.
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I have not had this problem . I suggest you boil some water and baking soda in the pan on top of the stove, let it sit overnight then wash it as usual, I always line my pans with aluminum foil to prevent this from happening to any of my baking pans. I truly dislike scrubbing pan and this saves me from that dreaded chore Good Luck
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I haven't had a problem with that yet but I have heard the best product for cleaning these pans is a cleaner called Barkeep's Friend. I found it at Lowe's of all places.
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Well; if you have the non-stick one, I hope that you didn't use anything abrasive (like Brillo) on it because that will totally wreck it. That said, it is not really nonstick -- it's semi-stick. That means that mine -- used according to their directions and cleaned their way too -- will not ever look like it did when new (less than a year ago). But it will get pretty clean if you let it sit in the sink with hot water and dish soap in it for a few hours and then use a Scotch (or similar) scrub sponge with the blue scrubber side on it. But, sadly, it is neither nonstick nor easy to clean.
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First, you line the top and bottom with heavy tin foil. Make sure to leave a hole at the bottom for the grease dripping to fall to the pan below. After I cook, I have a water mist sprayer. I have a grill brush and scrub the grates. The mist turns to steam and helps get the stubborn stuff off. When the tin foil gets yucky, I replace it with fresh. Especially good if you travel with the grill and don't want grease in your car. Deb
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When new you should oil it after every use - after 20-30 uses the oil forms a brown patina on the outside and inside. Do not wash with soap - use hot water and a scotch brite pad. I use the blue "teflon" pad to scrub out any stuck on food. These pans are the french equivalent of a lodge cast iron pan.
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I use Bartenders Powder which does not scratch like an SOS or Brillo pad would. Make sure you use a little of it after each use so next time it won't be caked with grease. Do not use however inside of the pan. Hope this helps.
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I use mine often, and think it helps to season the pan faster. I also dry it after washing. I have found what looks like little rust spots if i let it sit wet to dry. It removes easily with a good wipe.
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A number of factors could be happening here. Could it be caused by your recipe? Is the finish breaking down? Perhaps a strong dish washing detergent is the culprit. The pan is a high quality part of my kitchen and I would suggest a light spray of something like Pam before baking.
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I haven't used it since last fall but I believe the grill rack, griddle etc... sits on a deep pan that the grease goes into so you can then dump it into the garbage, wipe it with paper towels then wash it up with your other dishes. Cleans up nice.
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I bought the whole thing, right here on Amazon, what happened to the tower? I admit I don't use mine very often, but am pretty gentle cleaning it. Have you tried a kitchen store or writing to Rival itself? Questions...
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you have to season pans first heat a little then pour a little oil in pan wipe off with paper towel should do this every so often to keep pans from sticking around every 10 use or so
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the same thing happened to my pan and I just cover it with aluminum foil then spray that with cooking spray. turns out completely fine PLUS there's no cleaning that way. :)
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We used Barkeepers Friend cream cleanser and small sponge. We had to let the baked-on grease stains sit in soapy hot water solution for the fry pan.
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I wipe it down with a sponge and put it on top rack of the dishwasher .just make sure u spam it before cooking , mine is like new after several times thru the dishwasher
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I suggest a cleaner that is save for plastics called Bar Keeper's Friend. It is one of the best kitchen cleaners I've discovered over the decades. It comes in a gold color container similar in shape to what you find "Comet/Ajax" in but this is non-abrasive and leaves no residue. I've used it with a scrubby pad to completely recover a pan with years of cooked on dark gook on the bottom, that's how good it is. Amazon carries it too: Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish 12 Oz Two Pack