Do you have to season the cast or does the enamel take care of it?
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NO - You do NOT have to season ENAMELED Cast Iron. You should use a little cooking oils to cook with though.
622785
I think I just sprayed on a little Pam, wiped it, and then set it in a 300 oven for a while. Now when I wash it, scrub it with a scrubby sponge, rinse, and set it upside down to air dry. I LOVE this pan.
622786
The grill does not need to be seasoned. So far, this is a very good grill.... I have had stove top grills crack on my electric range.This one seems great.
508926
If you follow the instructions and wash it (I also sanded my old grill down) and apply multiple coats the enamel should stick just fine and definitely make it look better. It is a little more dull than I was expecting, but I've found it worked great for replacing the coating on all of my grills.
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Not that I am aware of. Almost all new cast iron comes this way now. You still need to oil each batter well with about a 1/4 t. of oil. It's just a head start on the seasoning process for cast iron now. You don't have to spend a month seasoning and curing your pan now before use. You still need to treat it as cast iron though. NO SOAP, and a light oiling before putting away. I love this pan. I use it at least a couple of times a month. Have never had an issue with my Ableskivers sticking in this pan, from the very first use.
1591879
I wouldn't soak the whole charm, just wipe it with a cloth - around the enamel part. Better safe than sorry!
1570186
Yes, after a while. I've had mine ten years, used once or twice a week. The enamel chipped in the center of the lime bowl. You might avoid this by always rinsing immediately after use and then drying.
96865
I think they've remedied that problem. I had one of the earlier models (finish flaked off) - the replacement pan they sent had a thicker enamel . Worked fine !
1666281
It is like a teflon coating, it can scratch, I like using mine to cook with it is heavy but nice. no seasoning required...
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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
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Season them? I've only seasoned cast iron cookware. I washed them before using them but other than that I didn't do anything to them. I've used them now for two years with zero problems. I love this set
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I have enamel coated pans and plain cast iron. It seems to me there is a secret to liking the cast iron. You must preserve the "seasoning". I have a very stiff brush to use with cold water normally. If there is food stuck to the pan, I soak it briefly and may use hot water depending how hard it is to clean, which usually reduces the seasoning. If you have it well seasoned, it will just rinse out and will be ready for use. I put the enameled pans in the dishwasher, so that can be a quick clean up too. If you are going to make something in the pan that involves adding liquid to make a sauce, the enameled pan is better. I have enamel coated pans and plain cast iron. It seems to me there is a secret to liking the cast iron. You must preserve the "seasoning". I have a very stiff brush to use with cold water normally. If there is food stuck to the pan, I soak it briefly and may use hot water depending how hard it is to clean, which usually reduces the seasoning. If you have it well seasoned, it will just rinse out and will be ready for use. I put the enameled pans in the dishwasher, so that can be a quick clean up too. If you are going to make something in the pan that involves adding liquid to make... » Read More I have enamel coated pans and plain cast iron. It seems to me there is a secret to liking the cast iron. You must preserve the "seasoning". I have a very stiff brush to use with cold water normally. If there is food stuck to the pan, I soak it briefly and may use hot water depending how hard it is to clean, which usually reduces the seasoning. If you have it well seasoned, it will just rinse out and will be ready for use. I put the enameled pans in the dishwasher, so that can be a quick clean up too. If you are going to make something in the pan that involves adding liquid to make a sauce, the enameled pan is better. « Show Less
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I think it is easier to clean. You can use soap with the enameled but not with cast iron.
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No, you have to be sure to use lots of oil or something to keep things from sticking. Or you need to season them not the same way you do a cast iron skillet.
439207
No it is made just like a cast iron skillet, you will have to use Pam or another cooking grease. After the first few times when you build up seasoning it will almost be like non stick. Google lodge cast iron and click on their website for detailed info on how to take care of cast iron, if you use soap it will rust.
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Cast iron DO NOT use a wire brush. You just wipe them out with a paper towel or if you really need to wash them, just warm water and then make sure to dry them thoroughly immediately after washing. Soap will leave a film on the cast iron and cause it to not season very well. You want the burned on grease to stay on the pan. That is what they call seasoning. In time, the seasoning will bake into the metal and it will become almost like teflon. The secret to cast iron is to care for it properly. And back to the wire brush, it would remove the seasoning that is there. The only time to use any real abrasive cleaner is if it rusts. Then steel wool will remove it and then you have to reseason it all over again.
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There is no coating, it is like any other Cast-Iron and does need to be seasoned. We love ours!
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yes they need not to be seasoned!!! my advise to you is to use cooking spray on pans before each use. helps with clean up.
185738
You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.