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.
1434742
I always lightly oil the skillet after each use. I actually put vegetable oil in a spray bottle and give it a squirt or two and then take a paper towel and wipe it on the inside of the pan. It builds up more of non-stick coating so your food doesn't stick. As for the seasoning the outside.... When I first got the skillet, I did oil the whole entire skillet (inside and outside) and then put it in the oven upside down in the oven to season it.... However, I don't oil the outside after every use.
310374
Wash it in warm soapy water. Heat the pan, but nowhere as hot as you would cast iron. Oil it to season. Let it cool. Start using it. I have read, aerosol cooking sprays have something in the propellent that shortens the life of the non-stick coating. I use a pump sprayer also purchased on Amazon.
2047495
I did not season it, don't think that is necessary, I used Crisco for frying however.
909522
I did not think you needed to season any coated pan. Did not seasoning go out with iron skillets? This is a great frying pan, just buy it.
1764335
No, just use it as it comes. The finish is very durable and stays non-stick. We have used ours for several years and still love it. Just be sure that the size will fit your oven. The rectangular one is a bit large, but we manage with it.
2108440
No, it is pre-seasoned cast iron and if properly seasoned does not need Teflon. I suggest that you look at the manufactures web site for instructions on seasoning.
163290
Greetings, No seasoning required. We did a good cleaning before using to remove any sealers or debris.For cleaning, just regular care with no abrasive substances. Let the pan cool a bit before washing. We use the Le Creuset cleaner for the colored surfaces which occasionally get some burned fluid on them.Enjoy!
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.
873729
You don't have to re-season, it is pre-seasoned and ready to use. It is specified in the product description.
1344240
Just wash it lightly and spray some Pam before you set it on the burners. It doesn't need to be seasoned like a cast iron pan or anything like that.
185738
You really should season it first. Even if they say it's preseasoned, I think the surface benefits from seasoning by the user. Only the Lodge products really seem to be cooking ready.
1201472
I always season new cast iron cookware again before I use it, even if it says preseasoned. The shinier and blacker it looks, the better.Use only a very thin coating of oil or melted shortening. If you re-season it and it feels sticky, bake it longer and/or at a higher temperature.
689801
You always have to re-season "pre-seasoned" cast iron before you use it, unless you want to spend days scraping off stuck-on food. Not hard at all, though. Wash the pan, wipe it all over with a thin layer of vegetable oil, and put it in the oven at 350-450 for an hour. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside. Repeat, and you're done! You can re-season as often as necessary. Over time, the finish gets better and better. I absolutely love this pan.
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.
2060824
One is ready to use because the manufacturer pre-seasoned it, the other isn't ready till the user pre-seasons it before cooking. The pre-seasoning consists of greasing the skillet and baking it for a specified amount of time. Contact the manufacturer for instructions.