Sorry for the most mundane of questions. But I'm a bachelor right out of college learning about stuff like this...How does it work?
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Mitchell Valdez is 100% correct. Once you have established a good solid coating of polymerized oil on the surface (i.e., the "seasoning"), it is OK to use dish soap when necessary. But never let the pan sit in soapy water, and be judicious in your scrubbing. I also re-season my pans pretty frequently, using vegetable shortening. After the pan is clean AND DRY, just put it on the stovetop, turn on the heat, add a little shortening, and then when it melts spread it around the pan with a paper towel. Quick and easy, and my pans have a solid coating of polymerized oil. The surface is as smooth as a baby's bottom. It's also a good idea to wipe down the outside with the shortening from time to time. Mitchell Valdez is 100% correct. Once you have established a good solid coating of polymerized oil on the surface (i.e., the "seasoning"), it is OK to use dish soap when necessary. But never let the pan sit in soapy water, and be judicious in your scrubbing. I also re-season my pans pretty frequently, using vegetable shortening. After the pan is clean AND DRY, just put it on the stovetop, turn on the heat, add a little shortening, and then when it melts spread it around the pan with a paper towel. Quick and easy, and my pans have a solid coating of polymerized oil. The surface is... » Read More Mitchell Valdez is 100% correct. Once you have established a good solid coating of polymerized oil on the surface (i.e., the "seasoning"), it is OK to use dish soap when necessary. But never let the pan sit in soapy water, and be judicious in your scrubbing. I also re-season my pans pretty frequently, using vegetable shortening. After the pan is clean AND DRY, just put it on the stovetop, turn on the heat, add a little shortening, and then when it melts spread it around the pan with a paper towel. Quick and easy, and my pans have a solid coating of polymerized oil. The surface is as smooth as a baby's bottom. It's also a good idea to wipe down the outside with the shortening from time to time. « Show Less
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Not a bad question; I was thinking the same thing and I am a middle-aged woman! I appreciate the explanation of how to use and why to use this product.
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A quick note. To those who say NEVER use dish soap on cast iron: you don't know what you're talking about. That's an old wives tale. The process of seasoning cast iron produces a polymerized coating that is chemically bonded to the pan. A little dish soap and nylon bristle brush works just fine. I've been cleaning my cast iron that way for decades. The only thing you need to do is to make sure it is completely dry.
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You might also consider carbon steel cookware. Lodge makes that also. More like professional cookware. Care for like cast but a lot lighter weight. Works great with induction burners. Safer for glass tops.
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I think it works great all you need is hot water dry with clean cloth and reoil.
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Haven't used it yet....But, my usual method to clean up cast iron pans is to use oil and some salt, and rub with a cloth until all the stuck on stuff is gone, then rub with a clean, dry cloth, leaving some oil sheen on the pan to prevent rust.ALWAYS leave a sheen of oil to prevent rust... NEVER use soap on cast iron... Read about seasoning, and use Flax seed oil
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My answer below, but if you are a cooking newbie - go get the latest "Joy of Cooking"...
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Buy yourself a good set of cast iron cookware. Lodge makes the best. Use "Ringer" to clean it. After dinner, wait until the pan is warm enough to touch and add a little water. Remember, cast iron holds heat VERY well,--you may have to wait until morning. Okay. If you do it in the morning, add a little water, put the pan on the stove, and heat it until the pan is warm enough to touch, just like last night. Remove the pan from any heat and use the Ringer (scrunched up in your hand) to scrub out the cast iron. Remember--NO SOAP! Just scrub it out with the Ringer. You might have to go over some of the more tenacious bits, but just do it. This tool does the job and doesn't ruin your precious cast iron by removing the seasoning like soap would do.
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I too have been looking into this and am coming up short, if anyone can answer this we would be very grateful!
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I have no idea what you are talking about can you explain a little bit better. sorry but this does not make any sense I need for you to explain better! Sorry thank you
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Thank you very much for the explanation, Ayars. I had no idea it was possible to do something like this.
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There are a lot of you tube videos for this. I looked it up. The know is really simple, but it can be confusing to tie even if you've done it before.
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1. This is a forum for questions. 2.Your directions do not apply to this model and are therefor useless. 3.I suggest you take a class in remedial English.
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It's just a guide. If you check out some U Tube videos you can see how it works.
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There is a video on YouTube that shows how to do it. A bit cumbersome but it works.
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I bought it for someone to give as a gift so have no knowledge of how it worked. Sorry.
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It goes forward! Good question. I didn't realize that until I tried it myself.
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Watch this video - this explains how it works. Unfortunately, it's not reliable - at least mine wasnt :( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9KMzEx3cpA Copy and paste because clicking on the link doesn't work
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NLee,Thanks for answering their questions in easy to understand language. You answered quesitons I did not know I had. Learned a lot from your post. Keep it coming!!!!!
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Thanks for the quick response. I am still getting 2 different answers. It sounds like if you hook it up before the Cable Box or TV that you can do both.
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sorry, I don't have much experience with this. Sounds like Robert (below) knows more about it than I do. Judy
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I believe it will work that way , however it will not work the other way. It is speced out in fine print that the way you are wanting it to work is the only way that it will work.
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No. Not from my experience. If you learn different I would like to know. God luck!
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I'm not sure it was for one of my sons who is off at college. Sorry can't help u