Just used it for 1st time and pork came out great -I put lid in dishwasher and also crokpot insert - saw it should be hand washed - did I ruin it?
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I have put the insert in the dishwasher and it is still fine. I've had mine for a couple years now. It should be just fine as long as you dont use any high temp scrub on it in the dishwasher. Of course it is so easy to wash by hand as well. I hope this has helped. Auralee
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I never put my items in dish washer, but after all the abuse I have given my crockpot insert it has held up fine for several years. Just a quick hand wash is enough. I cook a whole chicken in the crock pot, raised above the botton and the chicken is VERY moist.
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I am afraid I didn't read my instructions thoroughly and I have been washing it in my dishwasher. It seems to be just fine having been washed for a couple of years now. I don't use it every day though, I have a small one when it's just the two of us eating.
1868463
I haven't put it into the dishwasher, I have just hand washed it. I would check manufacturer notes on that. :)
140053
The lid is top-rack dishwasher safe. You could also try running some very hot water with a little vinegar through the lid, then flushing with more hot water. We haven't had an issue with taste from ours yet, but it's still pretty new.
289608
Most important thing with CI cookware is keeping them 'seasoned'. An old one, I cleaned itwell, used a steel wool scratchier a few drops of dawn, totally dry, and covered the pot completely with a coat of Crisco. Turn Oven to 350 place rack on the lowest slot, put a heavy piece of foil there Lay the pot/skillet in the oven upside down and 'bake ' for 1 hour. Shut the oven off and leave in there until cool. Now if it really rusty and you cannot remove the rust, Lodge says to take it to a Machine shop and have it sandblasted. Quickly home, wash it with hot water, a scrub brush and 1 drop of Dan, rinse and coast with Crisco and proceed as above. Any questions contact Lodge www.lodgemfg.com or call CS at 423-837-7181. Most important is when done using ..clean it out with hot water dry and coat with Crisco when it is still warm. I stack in the cabinet, using parchment paper liners between each pan/pot. Never use metal tools. Wood plastic or silicone. Did this help??
1209438
I seasoned it with peanut oil and cooked the oil in the empty wok until it smoked. Don't use soap to clean it. Rinse with water and wipe dry, then rub it down with oil soaked towel. I store mine in a plastic bag.
1970386
I hand washed it too,I don't have dish washer. I think seal between shell and inside is not very good.
1722072
Care would be the same as any other stainless steel cooking pan. I wash it with warn soapy water, rinse, and dry it.
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If this is the first time using it, it may be just a protective coating. I would give it a good wash with soap, dry, then coat with oil and heat it until very warm then let it sit. I know for my first cast iron pan, I cleaned it well with soap and a scrub brush, then dried, oiled it and put it in the oven at 300 for an hour to season the pan
502238
Have put mine in the dishwasher and it has been fine. Haven't put in the top lid - I prefer to hand wash that but all the other components should be fine.
2135762
My pot is Cooks Standard and I love it. Never ever put it in the dishwasher. you will ruin it. I love "Cook Standard"
162317
I put mine in the dishwasher to wash it. Otherwise, I would suggesting putting in a mild solution of bleach and see if that works.
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Dear Jack: This wok is terrific. We use it every day on high heat on a gas stove. We have never had a problem cleaning it. Truly nonstick. We just use a sponge and dish detergent-cleans right up. The lid IS vented. I don't know if it is dishwasher safe. Much easier and faster to clean it by hand with a sponge. I personally would NOT put it in the dishwasher. Regards. SJ
777642
I put mine in the dishwasher from time to time. No problems. I did burn rice in one. Horrible mess. Came out with some Barkeeper's Friend and a little elbow grease.
2007307
I put the metal pan insert in the dishwasher. I'm sure the plastic part is safe as well but I hand wash that as it doesn't get very dirty.
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After I wash the cookware I wipe it down with a paper towel that has a drop of oil. I am not aware of any rancid odor or any problems, we have always treated our cast iron this way. I imagine that when it is next used the high temperatures would kill off any bacteria that might be there. If you find out differently please let us know.
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Just be careful not to scratch the non-stick coating. It's when scratched that it causes problems. The cooker includes a plastic spatula, but I'm even gentle using that. I wash by hand.
895173
I have not put mine in the dishwasher. I use "Barkeepers Friend" powdered non-abrasive cleanser and a non-scratch scouring pad to get all of the grilling mess off of the pan. I doubt that it would get very clean in the dishwasher. Just my opinion, though - I guess you could try the dishwasher and see what happens?