how do you clean the outside bottoms of the pans and what could you use on them without damaging them?
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I use a scotch brite pad on outside or soft scrub. some exteriors are metal, some are coated. use scotch brite on metal but soft scrub on coated/painted.
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I use the green or blue sponges that have a plastic side for cleaning. Sometimes soft scrub.
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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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You can`t but they are easy to clean. You can always use aluminum foil, that is what i`m doing. Use it few times and replace it.
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the same thing happened to my pan and I just cover it with aluminum foil then spray that with cooking spray. turns out completely fine PLUS there's no cleaning that way. :)
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I have read not to use metal products to clean the pans; the seasoning is a result of oils penetrating into the iron over time, metal scrubbers can scratch deep enough to expose unseasoned, bare iron, not good for the pan, like scratching teflon. Besides this product, I use a stiff brush or "scrubby" side of dual purpose kitchen sponges. Scrub while running hot water over the pan, wipe or heat (on the stove, on low)dry, thoroughly.
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some things leave a residue...but the cleaning is the key...only use a wet paper towel to clean...soap is not good for this type of pans.
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I've used keyboard duster to clean these outside. I've also simply run them under the sink and used the sink sprayer. Dried in rack, worked fine. However, aftermarket replacements are cheap enough and work fine too.
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My wife puts the pans in the dishwasher because she likes the extra sanitation from the steamy water. I usually just wash and dry by hand. But note that we have a one of the newer dishwashers (Bosch) that do not have a heating element in the bottom. It dries with hot air.
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Use cooking spray liberally. That being said, I have burnt food in them and the cleanup is not terribly bad
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Like another reviewer mentioned, I use Goo Gone. Pour a couple of drops directly into the pan. I rubbed the glue off using my fingers, which took a couple of minutes, then wiped all of the goo gone out with a paper towel, then washed the pans with hot water and dish soap.
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We do not recommend washing in the dishwasher, as you should simply wipe out the pan with warm water and paper towel. You can use soap and water also to clean the pan, but no scrubber or sponge with abrasive surface.
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They make a spray for that purpose. I wet the cooktop with hot water with vinegar and and scrub if necessary with a little baking soda. Cleans it beautifully. You may have to let the hot water and vinegar sit if badly stained.
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That doesn't sound like your pan was properly sealed or finished. You should be able to use nonabrasive scrubbies and the pan should be like new. I've used mine for years and only had issues when someone used them on high even after they were told these pans don't need high heat. If you follow Pinterest do a search and you might find a cause and/or diy fix. Good luck and I will add any ideas I find.
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Let this product soak for half an hour or more or keep reapplying. On the pans, also use the 3M Industrial scouring pads. These will clean very well plus polish the metal but do not use these on the stove top. Use Magic Eraser on stove top.
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Soak the pan in soapy water, and it should clean up. If everything doesn't clean up on the first try, soak again.
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They suggest wiping with a damp cloth. They also say that you can hand wash them with mild soap. No excessive heat, as in a dryer, though. I would assume that to mean that they should be hung up to dry, turning them inside out once the outside is dry so the moisture does not remain trapped inside and get all funky.
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Wash well with soap and water, then heat over stove burner until the pan is completely dry. Coat inside and out with a very thin layer of cooking oil.
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Try "Bar Keepers Friend". You should be able to get it from Walmart (or here in Amazon). There are a few styles of it; Soft cleanser, stainless steel Polish and regular. They should all work for getting the rust out. For cleaning the outside of the pans, stick with the Soft Cleaner variant. For the inside, the regular or SS Polish. Good luck!