What do I do to griddle before its first use?
1344237
I put oil on one side and heated it until absorbed some of the oil and I shut it off and let it cool. I wiped away all excess oil and let it rest. I repeated this process for the other side.
1344238
Mine lasted one use before the non-stick coating came off. I returned it. If you want it to last, don't use it and just continue to look at it.
1344239
I washed it with mild detergent, dried well and sprayed Pam on the cooking surface. Be sure to use utensils for non stick cookware.Mine is still working fine.
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.
1733647
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.
647561
Scrub of the rust with steel wool or a brillo pad or something. Don't use soap!!! Don't ever trust a "pre-seasoned" skillet. It's just not adequate. So, to re-season (or to season a new pan), melt a fat in the dutch over. You can either use a high smoke point oil (ie canola, safflower, peanut, etc) or use an animal fat. The ideal would be to cook some bacon in the pan. After the bacon is removed, spread the bacon grease all over the inside of the dutch oven. Heat your oven to about 500 degrees (F) and put a cookie sheet on the bottom rack. Then turn your dutch oven upside down on the top rack. Let it hang out in there for about an hour, then turn off the heat. Leave it in there until it's relatively cool. Wipe any excess grease with a towel, but don't wash it. Seasoned!
1032716
No, mind did not. Maybe you are using to high of heat. As per the manufacturer, you should only use medium heat on the griddle
848232
Yes, I personally like to use a little oil/spray before cooking. Keeps the pan in new condition and food tastes better.
1124089
I get best cooking results using a high heat fat such as ghee to prevent sticking. For cleaning if something does stick I use BarKeepers friend powder and a plastic scrubber but scrub lightly. Usually letting the griddle soak on the counter top with a little water will loosen anything stuck on. Always dry the griddle on heat and apply some oil all over the cooking surface lightly so it's ready for next use.
1685223
I use a Metal soon to gently scrape. Nthen I alway apply cooking spray prior to use do far so good
39301
I have electric grill. Love it. Haven't got to use griddle yet. However, don't know why not ( ?)
2257562
I used a two burner griddle on it this past weekend, with the gridle pretty uch covering the whole cooktop. The first day everything went fine. The second day not so much. I must have had the heat higher on the second morning because after I finished cooking and removed the griddle, I saw the grill surface had a 3 inch round sunken/melted portion. I was not happy, but it was my fault. The instuctions caution against this very usage. The grill is probably still usable , but I may get a new one anyway if I can find one. I see they actually have a griddle surface that replaces the grill as well. I do think a pot would be okay, but it might not heat as well on the grill part as the burner part. I used a two burner griddle on it this past weekend, with the gridle pretty uch covering the whole cooktop. The first day everything went fine. The second day not so much. I must have had the heat higher on the second morning because after I finished cooking and removed the griddle, I saw the grill surface had a 3 inch round sunken/melted portion. I was not happy, but it was my fault. The instuctions caution against this very usage. The grill is probably still usable , but I may get a new one anyway if I can find one. I see they actually have a griddle surface that replaces the grill as... » Read More I used a two burner griddle on it this past weekend, with the gridle pretty uch covering the whole cooktop. The first day everything went fine. The second day not so much. I must have had the heat higher on the second morning because after I finished cooking and removed the griddle, I saw the grill surface had a 3 inch round sunken/melted portion. I was not happy, but it was my fault. The instuctions caution against this very usage. The grill is probably still usable , but I may get a new one anyway if I can find one. I see they actually have a griddle surface that replaces the grill as well. I do think a pot would be okay, but it might not heat as well on the grill part as the burner part. « Show Less
1221063
Turn up heat to burn off impurities; then brush with wire brush. When grill is off and cooled, I rub olive oil on the grates. Once every 3-5 uses, i disassemble burner covers, soak them in hot soapy water and the wash them.
1151198
As long as you use plenty of oil or whatever you are using, it works fine. If not enough oil then whatever you are cooking will stick to the griddle. You must not turn the heat too high. A medium or low heat works best.
1151197
Cooks good on electric. Heat griddle on medium heat, then add oil (i use coconut oil) let oil heat up, then cook food.
486836
I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
342014
Yes I just oiled it and heat it on high for at least 5 minutes before putting it to the temp I want. Parts of it seem to cook differently sometimes though. I believe a booklet with instructions came with. It is helpful.
690664
We don't use ours but it does look like it you were to use it over time it would scratch the surface. We found it was a hassle to try to put it on. The griddle is really great so this doesn't really bother us to leave it off.
701462
Before I use them each time, I just close the lid, crank the heat up and let them get good and hot. Then I hit them with the wire grill brush.
981837
To clean the pan just boil a couple of cups of water in the pan then wash with soap and water the first time only. Dry the pan immediately, give it a very light coat of Canola oil and heat it evenly over the stove until it turns golden...try not to overheat, if it starts to smoke take it off the fire. You could do that in the oven if yours is large enough to hold the pan, 350F I believe like a cast iron dutch oven. Do this after every use. To clean after use I just use water and scrub pad for anything stuck. A little oil, back over the fire, then wipe it out with a paper towel and it's ready for storage. To clean the pan just boil a couple of cups of water in the pan then wash with soap and water the first time only. Dry the pan immediately, give it a very light coat of Canola oil and heat it evenly over the stove until it turns golden...try not to overheat, if it starts to smoke take it off the fire. You could do that in the oven if yours is large enough to hold the pan, 350F I believe like a cast iron dutch oven. Do this after every use. To clean after use I just use water and scrub pad for anything stuck. A little oil, back over the fire, then wipe it out with a paper towel and it's... » Read More To clean the pan just boil a couple of cups of water in the pan then wash with soap and water the first time only. Dry the pan immediately, give it a very light coat of Canola oil and heat it evenly over the stove until it turns golden...try not to overheat, if it starts to smoke take it off the fire. You could do that in the oven if yours is large enough to hold the pan, 350F I believe like a cast iron dutch oven. Do this after every use. To clean after use I just use water and scrub pad for anything stuck. A little oil, back over the fire, then wipe it out with a paper towel and it's ready for storage. « Show Less