Do you need to "season" the nonstick skillet after use?
68201
No. The ceramic coating won't absorb anything that you might try and season it with. The ceramic coating is truly nonstick with no oils required
68202
No. I just lightly wash it with a sponge and a mild solution of Dawn dish washing detergent, rinse and dry. (Also, I try not to leave the empty pan on a very hot burner for any length of time. I don't think that is good for any pan -- especially a non-stick pan.)
68203
After having my skillet for a short while, the middle of pan started to bubble up an started to stick so I'm not sure if the skillet was defected or what but threw out an did not order a second. In the biginning it was great to use an only washed an dried. Hope this helps.
68204
Lisa...I've never had to season any of my 3 skillets before use. I really like these skillets. Don't get them too hot. No need to do that. They distribute heat very evenly. After cooking something such as scrambled eggs, you may need to soak the pan briefly in hot, soapy water and use a teflon pad to get any residual food off. Some people report difficulty with this, but I follow the manufacturer's instructions and have never had any trouble getting any of my skillets back to a "brand new" condition as far as cleanliness. Best, Susan
68205
I have the greengourmet 12 piece set and it very clearly says in the instructions to season it about every 6 months.
163288
It doesn't require any seasoning. You can cook on it right out of the box. According to the instructions, you generally shouldn't scrub it all that much. If anything sticks, my experience has been that a little hot water will take it right off. A seasoning layer will build up on it, and thats totally normal and doesnt need to be removed.
2126048
No. When I cook with it I use oil or butter depending on the recipe so food doesn't stick. It arrives seasoned (oiled) and you need to oil it after each use to preserve it. It is cast iron after all and could rust. If it didn't come seasoned you would need to season it yourself which is somewhat time consuming. I highly recommend pre-seasoned. Best quality cookware ever!
1912728
Yes you can. I've used mine multiple times a week and still have no issues with the non stick and have had it a few years. I'm not the quickest go clean it after cooking..so its always is cool when I go back to clean so I can't comment on warping.. I love this pan!
1172049
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.
622784
NO - You do NOT have to season ENAMELED Cast Iron. You should use a little cooking oils to cook with though.
1336364
i believe it works like a cast iron skillet. you season it so there is NO non-stick coating. i have had mine for a long time and absolutely love it, inside and outside.
2210032
No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
1924758
You do not have to season the pans like cast iron, but you are seasoning them to make them non stick per say. I use coconut oil in my frying pan to season it. Let the pan heat for about a minute, then put in your oil of choice. I use coconut oil, swirl it around the pot until it starts to smoke, then turn off the heat and wait for it to cool. Pour out the excess oil and wipe the pan down. It is now ready the next time you use it and the food should not stick. If it starts to stick just add a little more oil.
1125646
It doesn't need pre-seasoning, as it has non-stick interior. Be sure to hand wash before your first use and enjoy. I hand wash this after each use, I don't put it in the dishwasher. It is a good pan.
2239298
Yes. I've read that all non stick pans need to be pre seasoned so I did with all of my orgeenics. Spray with non stick spray and wipe the excess with a paper towel. Don't wipe it all off. Then put it on the burner and turn the burner on medium. Leave it on for about 10-15 minutes. Watch it as different stoves have different "mediums". Great pan.
1672261
Yes it must be seasoned prior to use. Go to the BeBuyer website and it has a video showing how to properly season the pan. Once properly seasoned it should be good to go for just about anything. I use it regularly for eggs, pancakes etc., my daughter uses hers regularly for crepes and both my daughters use them for pancakes.
1012160
I didn't season mine and it's fine. But always use oil when frying/sauteeing; it's not really non-stick. Also, do not put in the dishwasher. And be advised: It is not real ceramic; it's a plastic polymer-coated pan. The coating is "safe", but if it's scratched, throw it away because the layer under the coating contains lead and other heavy toxic metals such as cadmium. Most of the reviews/research I have read say its usage life is about a year. Good luck.
165208
You don't use seasoning at all, you use cooking oil. It is just called seasoning. Do a search on the internet of, "how to season cast iron", to see what I'm talking about. Good luck and never, ever use soap to clean cast iron cookware.
508871
Hi Michael. Probably not the answer you were looking for, but just to say. I don't recall the instructions saying anything about seasoning the pan. And so I never seasoned mine, and it works just fine, I find. So I don't think you need to worry about it. I've used mine many many times, mostly making crepes, and I've never seen any loss of teflon, any stain, or any damage. Just my 2 cents.
1940354
The factory seasoning is just an initial layer, so I wouldn't say it is totally non-stick when brand new. You really need to use it a few times before it becomes totally non-stick.
1412871
I wiped my down and oiled it when I first got it. I do not wash it after every use, otherwise, it doesn't "season". I wipe it with a damp cloth to remove any stuck dough and excess four and only oil it if it seems dry - usually twice a year after I've used it for a baking marathon. I love it! Once flour is worked into it, it becomes very non-stick. Enjoy.