I cannot keep the waffles from sticking to the pan. Every time they stick and split apart. I've tried using canola oil and olive oil sprays. Tips?
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I use Pam or Crisco spray. Both with no issues. Waffles slide out onto the plate.
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Mine stick with the sprays also. I use a basting brush and brush on canola oil. Works great.
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With some gentle prying, I am almost always able to remove the waffles without them splitting apart. Occasionally, I do not put enough oil in and end up with a torn waffle. Is the pan too hot when you pour the batter in? Is the oil burning? Also, I have found that, for some reason, the whole wheat recipe included on the package sticks a bit more than the other recipes. And make sure the pan is completely clean of any dried or burnt batter before cooking another waffle.
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Hi R.D. Adams, Perhaps your batter is a bit too loose/ runny?....you might have to thicken a bit. Waffle batter is thicker than pancakes batter. I brush generously with oil the form for each waffle. Hope this helps....
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Try brushing on canola oil or other vegetable oils, sprays don't lay it on thick enough often times. Olive oil and some others have a lower burning temperature which may be causing the oil to evaporate or scorch, causing the waffles to stick to the pan.
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I have had the same problem and haven't come up with an answer yet, I'm sorry.
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My thoughts would be to make sure you aren't opening it too early before it is done cooking and to perhaps try another batter recipe, I've found some release easier than others.
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Are you using any type of cooking spray- if so, stop and clean pan well. These are made NOT to use sprays. Rinsing extremely well with as hot of water as possible after washing with soapy water is a must. I would very lightly "grease pain with butter", but very lightly. This may prevent further sticking. Hope this helps. I've not had any trouble so far.
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Season the waffle maker by lightly brushing it with vegetable oil or bacon grease placing it back on the burner or grill and letting it cool. If it is brand new season it twice before use and once after. After use clean it with warm water and a stiff brush. Do not use soap! If you season it on a grill or in an oven unscrew the wood handles first. People have been seasoning cast iron with bacon fat for centuries. I usually use olive oil or canola oil. The key is to use it lightly! See the Lodge videos on this subject on You Tube.
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What were you cooking? I have never had anything stick to mine, I can literally burn a piece of cheese to my frying pan and it will slide rite off.... I do use olive oil in a Misto oil sprayer http://www.amazon.com/Misto-Brushed-Aluminum-Olive-Sprayer/dp/B00004SPZV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388543986&sr=8-2&keywords=misto with olive oil in it... These pans do not need high heat, I have noticed low is like medium in other pans and a little under medium is like high, they are very conductive, try lowering your heat and don't put food on a cold pan.
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It is suggested that you spray them with a non-stick spray (PAM). After doing that each time, the muffins that stuck like crazy to a regular pan, literally, fell out of these. Cleaning is a snap. I highly recommend these pans!
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I put a very fine spray of spray over the mat before piping on the batter. You have to cook them long enough so they will pop off. Then you should let them cool completely taking getting out. Bend the silicone back a bit and the cookies pop right off.
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Michelle, Perhaps, You placed too much batter in the waffle maker! Pry it open and clean it out good. Then, use the correct amount required in the instructions for each waffle to be made. Don't forget to use some sort of shortening, butter, oleo, olive oil or Pam! Good Luck, ours works great, so will yours!!!Charlie
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The first set of waffles takes approximately 5 minutes to cook but after that the time drops to about 4 1/2. It stays hot, no problems with cooling down. Remember to coat the griddle before cooking your waffles or they will stick, we use olive oil applied with a kitchen brush. I would rather eat olive oil though than teflon. We love the unit, it works fine for our needs. Dennis M.
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i have not been able to figure that out with anything except for beef. I just turn my pan up to med-hi let it sit for about 5 mins to preheat, add about a half tablespoon of olive oil and it dosent stick.
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These waffles are cooked in the silicone pan for a time, then flipped out onto the baking sheet and returned to the oven to finish cooking. I don't think flipping one pan onto the top of the other pan will work as it may not fully cook in the middle. Also, that would be a VERY thick waffle. We put the flat side on the plate and never know the shape is missing! Also, we've had to "play" with the cooking times and recipes to get it just right. We love these pans.
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I've had mine for about three years. It usually doesn't stick, however, occasionally it will. Two things I have found helpful to prevent sticking are: making sure I don't put too much baking powder in the mix (your mix has a lot more effect on the stickiness than you would think it would), and occasionally spraying it again if I am making a lot of waffles. I like to use Trader Joe's coconut oil spray.
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I also would use straight dish detergent and a non-stick pan. Goo be gone might help too, but I'd try non stick pad first. I love, love, love, these pans.
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I've had mine for 4 1/2 years, made many hundreds of waffles in it and never had to clean the plates. I add less than 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil to my batter for each waffle, which no doubt facilitates the batter not sticking to the plates. I haven't always but lately sprinkle seeds on top the the batter before closing the lid (usually sesame on top, sometimes sunflower on the bottom plate before dropping in the batter). Either way, I have no need to clean the plates. You could say they are self-cleaning.
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I use Pam spray with flour. Also make sure to let them cool slightly not to disturb their delicate shape. Also a small spatula around edge works to slightly loosen more sticky batters. Janice H.
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I agree with Great Cook, don't use spray oil! It's fine to use while cooking, but then you need to wash it off! If it drys on it makes it sticky. Just use a paper towel and smear some vegetable oil on it.
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I have the pan and I cook on an electric range. The only time I have something stick to the bottom is when it wasn't properly cleaned. The food sticks to food residue left in the pan after washing. If it is properly cleaned, this problem doesn't happen. Also, preheat before adding oil, butter, etc. Fred
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I use setting number 3 and have never oiled the waffle maker. The waffles have always come out great. There is usually oil in the batter.