I purchased the wok and sauce has burnt on the bottom, will not clean with wiping or using a soap/sponge combo. What is the safest way to get it out?
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you should have soaked it with water overnight and try cleaning it the next day. Try soaking it again.
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If it won't soak or boil off, make a paste of baking soda and water. Scrub gently with a paper towel or safe scrubbing pad. This is what Scanpan recommends to restore nonstick pans.
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To remove burned-on food, fill the pan with enough warm, soapy water to cover the mess and let it sit for an hour. Then put the pan back on the burner and boil the soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes. Let the water cool to the touch, then scrub with a nylon scouring pad. Wash out again with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry. Repeat for stubborn residue. Use a non-abrasive cleanser like Bon Ami Polishing Cleanser or Bar Keepers Friend for general cleaning, stain removal and keeping the cookware shiny as new. Don't use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleaners. Although they do an excellent job of removing stuck-on food, all stainless steel cookware makers caution that they will scratch the surface of the cookware. Instead, opt for nylon-net scouring pads, plastic or nylon brushes.
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Dear Jack: This wok is terrific. We use it every day on high heat on a gas stove. We have never had a problem cleaning it. Truly nonstick. We just use a sponge and dish detergent-cleans right up. The lid IS vented. I don't know if it is dishwasher safe. Much easier and faster to clean it by hand with a sponge. I personally would NOT put it in the dishwasher. Regards. SJ
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It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher very well! It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher... » Read More It took me a few tries to figure out how to get this pan clean. When food sticks to it, the easiest thing I've found is to wait until it cools off and then fill it with water, let it soak for a few minutes, and then scrub it clean. Usually just a few minutes in water loosens up anything that's stuck. Otherwise, a couple of times I've used a kitchen scrub brush (the cheap kind with bristles) to deal with really tough spots, and that takes care of it. I've even run this pan through the dishwasher a few times when I've cooked things that aren't stuck too bad, and it goes through the dishwasher very well! « Show Less
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I use a powdered soap like Ajax or Comet. Heat the pan in hot soap water, pull it out and scrub. If that doesn't work try over cleaner outside.
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There might be an easier way, but this is what I did and it definitely worked. First I warmed the wok over low heat, then (away from flame) I poured in a half cup of lacquer thinner and scrubbed thoroughly with coarse steel wool. Dump out the liquid and repeat. I also scrubbed the outside just to make it look more even when seasoned. For the actual seasoning, just hold over high heat until all the metal turns black, then wipe it down with cooking oil soaked rag(s) until they remain clean and no longer pick up any discoloration.
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I do not have the wok but would suggest you contact Calphlon customer service for info on how to condition the wok.
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Just clean it with hot water & a scrubber or brush, heat it on stove to dry it & put a light coat of veggie oil on it
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You do not have to season it again unless you have submerged it in water, which you shouldn't do. The natural "non-stick" coating builds up over time. Wipe out with a paper towel and scrape with a metal spatula to remove anything sticking to the surface. Wipe with oil if you have scrubbed or scraped hard. Put over high heat to sanitize if required. I have not put my my wok or my cast iron skillet in water in more than 30 years & they are my best cooking tools. If you do not use it frequently wipe it with oil occasionally.
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Sauces will stick to the very bottom due to the very high temperature of stir frying. veggies and meat don't stick. Unit cleans up surprisingly well for uncoated stainless steel. Now that I think of it I'm going to make stir fry tomorrow night.
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Just use an SOS pad or a cleanser such as Comet. I have burned things in the past and have found they release really well if you boil water in the same pan and then gently pry up the burned stuff with a Teflon utencil.
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My problem was similar to yours - burnt pasta sauce. I soaked the inside of the pot with hot water and the new Dawn Ultra. The next morning the bottom scrubbed clean but left a dark stain. The stain was completely removed using the Dormond product. Cheers.
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I rubbed mine with a generous helping of vegetable oil and then baked at 200ish degrees for 30 mins. Put a baking tray below it in case any of the oil drips off. Also, after using, be sure to wash the wok and then dry over a burner or in the oven to remove all traces of water. This is a great wok for he grill especially!
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Just rinse with A LOT of water. Or you can simmer your piece in a pan on the stove, if it's small enough.
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I believe there were pretty specific instructions that came with my wok. Essentially, soak with hot water and a little dish soap. After it cools, scour lightly with non-abrasive pad, rinse and dry.
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This is a very good flat bottom wok. I have used it several times on high heat with no problems cleaning it afterwards. I use Bar Keepers Friend for tough burns. I suggest you heat the pan first before adding oil. Stainless steel has pores that shrink when heating. Making the pan less likely to stick.
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Use a Teflon safe sponge like scrubeez, and Dawn dish detergent. Soak for a while and then scrub.