has this already been seasoned... or does it need to be ... ?
776858
I don't think it needs to be. It was a gift for our son. He keeps it on the stove in his living room. It has been there since we gave it to him and that was a couple years ago. He loves it.
776859
I did nothing other than put filtered water in it and put it on the wood stove. It works great, looks great and is perfect for our needs and just what we wanted. Quality is excellent. Room is much more comfortable with steady addition of humidity. I've also added a cinnamon stick and drops of essential oil on occasion, although I do wash out any residue.
1666282
In the specs, it says it is dishwasher safe. With that in mind, I would think it doesn't have to be seasoned.
630210
I believe the instruction booklet told you how to remove the factory wax coating and season the pan for use. They also gave you cleaning instructions. As you bought yours second hand, the factory wax coating has already been removed and it is most likely seasoned. I would scrub it out with salt on a damp paper towel to remove any cooking residue, wash it well and re-season with vegetable oil. Look to YouTube (De Buyer) for instructional videos on seasoning and cleaning this particular pan. Basically treat it like you would a cast iron pan. I wash mine out with soapy water when needed and re-season before putting it away. You don't need to baby these pans. Enjoy your pan! I believe the instruction booklet told you how to remove the factory wax coating and season the pan for use. They also gave you cleaning instructions. As you bought yours second hand, the factory wax coating has already been removed and it is most likely seasoned. I would scrub it out with salt on a damp paper towel to remove any cooking residue, wash it well and re-season with vegetable oil. Look to YouTube (De Buyer) for instructional videos on seasoning and cleaning this particular pan. Basically treat it like you would a cast iron pan. I wash mine out with soapy... » Read More I believe the instruction booklet told you how to remove the factory wax coating and season the pan for use. They also gave you cleaning instructions. As you bought yours second hand, the factory wax coating has already been removed and it is most likely seasoned. I would scrub it out with salt on a damp paper towel to remove any cooking residue, wash it well and re-season with vegetable oil. Look to YouTube (De Buyer) for instructional videos on seasoning and cleaning this particular pan. Basically treat it like you would a cast iron pan. I wash mine out with soapy water when needed and re-season before putting it away. You don't need to baby these pans. Enjoy your pan! « Show Less
2134075
You don't need to season a stainless pan though some do. I don't. But I mostly pan fries stuff and the preheating process with oil is similar to the seasoning process anyway. For things stuck, if not burnt, it is easily soaked and cleaned. For burnt on, I use the barkeepers friend to clean it up. Not really difficult.I am not a chef, so my opinions worth 2 cents.
2093687
No paint and you need to season it on a burner not in the oven, but it still needs to be seasoned.
1227770
Make sure to check to see which is seasoned. That is the mistake that I made.
465425
It should be part of seasoning process. Please go to YouTube to watch some videos which will tell you the seasoning process.
595282
I must admitt, I've not had this experience, so I really cannot answer. But I think you've been given some good advice by Louis A., and Homer G. I have been under the impression, that like cast iron, the surface of this iron also needs to be 'seasoned'. I hope you'll post your end results to help anyone else who encounters the same issue? Best Wishes.
547196
Well, yes but this is a cast iron pan and despite the advertisements saying it's pre-seasoned, you really should season it yourself to get the best use out of it.
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.
234253
i find it stickier than older cast iron i had. but it is pre-seasoned. I just seem to need a lot more oil on it than I expected.
2049213
No it does not have to be seasoned. If it's a new pit it will probably be easier for you to apply the gasket, you will not have to do as much cleaning
1681735
It comes pre-seasoned but it recommends you to do it a few times too. I seasoned it a few times after to get the flavors to stick. Love this pan works great!
2647
I don't think it's pre seasoned. I didn't use it for several months and it shows rust!! Also when you use it if you don't put plastic sheet the dough sticks to it which is not very convenient. I knew the thing about using the plastic paper from comments before I bought it but didn't realize how inciponveninet it will be before I started using it. I wouldn't recommend buying this ....for a while I have been doing the manual process ...and this is now kinda another junk in the kitchen....
873729
You don't have to re-season, it is pre-seasoned and ready to use. It is specified in the product description.
1761038
Yes! That is the pan being seasoned. Do not try to clean the black off. The black is the nonstickness. Only clean the pan with water. Don't use a soap/detergent. It is an awesome pan!
1004350
When I received mine, I immediately seasoned it with mineral oil. I only have to rinse it with water, and dry immediately.