I used my 5 qt dutch oven the 1st time to boil potatoes. I washed the pot & found spots on the inside that cannot be removed. Should I return it?
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I don't have a dutch oven, but I do have a roaster.One of the instructions that came with the pan said not to put the hot pan in water after using...to let it cool before washing it. I assume the same instructions would apply to your dutch oven.
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Although it has been in production since 1882, Barkeepers Friend uses oxalic acid which can cause skin peeling and contact dermatitis.A little easier on the skin, try a little dry baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) with a slightly damp non-scratch scrub sponge to remove spots. Baking soda is non-toxic, does require a little elbow grease, rinses out easily, but it works for me.
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I purchased a stainless steel 9x13 cookie sheet that I steamed baby potatoes in. S/S seems to mark when you bake/cook in in. Try a small area of "Bar Keepers Friend" powder (can find in larger grocery stores). I only use a small amount with a couple drops of water (make a paste) with a dobie scrub pad. This has worked in every s/s pan I own and it takes off any stain. Remember, only use in a small area at first.
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Amazon and Bed Bath Beyond sell a product called Barkeepers Friend for cookware. Don't know what's in it, but a sponge or scrubbie with this powder, make a paste, swish the bottom, and the pot will look brand new. I always keep it handy for all my triply calphaon.
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I have noticed browning at the bottom of mine, as well, although I have had it for several months now and use it regularly. I first noticed it after food I was making still smelled like the broccoli and I wasn't making broccoli. I checked the reservoir and noticed burnt-looking brownish residue. I tried to clean it using a bottle brush with the sponge-tip; it helped but did not get it all off. I have watched very carefully and have not noticed any impact on the food (no discoloration, flakes, or change in taste). I am VERY PLEASED with the Freshfoods Cook-n-Blend Baby Food Maker!!
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I once read a suggestion that works: rub some vegetable oil (any kind will do, I assume) into the cold pan, and then add some Kosher salt and rub that into pan. Wipe dry. When you're ready to use, warm it a little, add a little more oil, and add the food for cooking.. It was suggested to me that I not wash the pan after, but just wipe it clean (sort of like cast iron treatments), but I have cleaned it and then repeated the oil and salt as needed. It works pretty nicely. By the way, if you get any stains on it, I have found that Barkeeper's Friend works miracles!
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I have LeCrueset cookware but have not had a requirement to find a cleaner for it. That said I cannot see how it could hurt the enamel finish. If you have burnt the base of your cookware I would try bicarbonate of soda dissolved in hot water or oven cleaner. Cook Top Clean is non abrasive for all intensive purpose. Now!; I have just tried it out on removing a few stains on the outside of the lid and it worked without scratching and used it on stains on the inside and it worked a bit with hard rubbing. (These are stains after many years of use, not burnt on food particles). However I usually remove this type of stain by using a strong solution of bleach and hot water which is a lot easier than rubbing!
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I'm surprised to hear yours stains. We've cooked everything in ours and it has absolutely no staining or apparent wear. Maybe you got a defective item?
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I'm sure you could put it in the top wrack, but I just do a quick hand wash as I make a new pot. Rinses clean, maybe once a week I'll use the vegetable brush on it to gently remove any stubborn grounds.
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I would not purchase this pot, after one use the inside bottom pitted and it never made it to the dishwasher, I had to return it for a refund because they already replaced the first one because of pitting. Hope this help.
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I wouldn't know for certain - sounds like it could be oxidation. You could ask for a different pot. I use mine every week, but it had no marks brand new. It has a few pencil-point sized black dots now but it has had burned food when I did not watch it closely and had the heat too high or was cooking something too long by multi-tasking. The dots don't worry me, but if your pan came to you in that condition, I'd ask for a new one. Contact amazon. They can tell you how to send it back and get a new one. They have return labels you can print out. Whenever I have called them with a problem, they promptly call me and I have resolved every one of the few problems I have had. I hope I was helpful.
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I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!
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Sorry, this was purchased as a gift and sent directly to a family member; however, I like barkeepers friend for cleaning such things. But if you have any doubt about causing damage to the pan I would contact Cuisinart directly.
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Return it. I got mine in unbroken condition, and I've used it for over a year now and have had no problems whatsoever. I've read the reviews from others saying their pot arrived broken. I guess I lucked out with a gentle deliver person. I think the tea pot is great.
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I had that but I boiled 3 seperate pots of water, filled to the top. After that it was fine. Love this pot, use almost everyday without tasting anything. Hope that helps!
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I love this pot, but I would mash my potatoes elsewhere. The non stick surface would be nicked. So to be safe I'd say no
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I hope not. I haven't had it long but have been using my regular pots and pans and it seems to work just fine. Takes a while to boil.
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I have a ceramic cooktop and it didn't affect the cooktop. However, anything above medium heat did sage the pot. There is now fine cracking along the bottom edge, about an half inch above the bottom along the side. Not a huge visual blemish, but noticeable. I had contacted the manufacturer and asked if it would be safe and they said it would. I'm considering a return if the problem worsens at the next use. I will say they were very helpful the first contact and i don't anticipate problems. Might just be my unit? Hope this helps!
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I purchased this model before Christmas. After one use (cooking prime rib on Christmas Day), we noticed that the interior bottom surface had pitted in several spots. It appears that the shiny stainless surface had just "flaked" off. We liked the pan otherwise, and it appeared of good quality and weight, but sadly, we had to return it. Not sure at this point whether to try again on the same model and hope we don't get a "lemon," or look for a different brand. I'm leaning toward a different brand as it appears that that the poor quality is a systemic manufacturing problem, as the pitting of the stainless surface was noted by other reviewers. I purchased this model before Christmas. After one use (cooking prime rib on Christmas Day), we noticed that the interior bottom surface had pitted in several spots. It appears that the shiny stainless surface had just "flaked" off. We liked the pan otherwise, and it appeared of good quality and weight, but sadly, we had to return it. Not sure at this point whether to try again on the same model and hope we don't get a "lemon," or look for a different brand. I'm leaning toward a different brand as it appears that that the poor quality is a systemic manufacturing problem,... » Read More I purchased this model before Christmas. After one use (cooking prime rib on Christmas Day), we noticed that the interior bottom surface had pitted in several spots. It appears that the shiny stainless surface had just "flaked" off. We liked the pan otherwise, and it appeared of good quality and weight, but sadly, we had to return it. Not sure at this point whether to try again on the same model and hope we don't get a "lemon," or look for a different brand. I'm leaning toward a different brand as it appears that that the poor quality is a systemic manufacturing problem, as the pitting of the stainless surface was noted by other reviewers. « Show Less
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If this is the first time using it, it may be just a protective coating. I would give it a good wash with soap, dry, then coat with oil and heat it until very warm then let it sit. I know for my first cast iron pan, I cleaned it well with soap and a scrub brush, then dried, oiled it and put it in the oven at 300 for an hour to season the pan