i have trouble with everything sticking to the bottom. i have tried different oils with same result. what am i doing wrong?????
1335236
I has the same problem until I learned this great trick for cooking with All Clad. Preheat your pan on low for a couple of minutes BEFORE any food hits the pan. It's ready when a little spritz of water dances across it. Then add your oil / butter. I was told it has to do with sealing up the microscopic pores once warm. Also, when you kick up the heat and add your food (like meat) let it brown and caramelize before turning. Hope it helps...
119381
I use hydralic oil.....oil leaking is very normal for this product.....to fill...open the sight glass...tilt slightly away from you...fill to the bottom edge...replace sight glass and the oil level should be right
1184954
I had the same issue with it, so I just add the oil to the water as well. It's worked great for me so far.
510554
I had the same problem as yours. But after I used Teflon tape as you did and let is leak little for a week or so, it stopped by itself. So hope it will happen to you also.
899991
Our organization ordered 4 of these and we have not had any problem with them being sticky. I think I would use WD40 - just a small bit rather than oil. Sorry I can't be more helpful but we have not had that problem.
1917867
I added more spray when mine had problems sticking. Let me know if this helps
855740
I had a sticking problem with one batch of donuts out of 3, with each being a different recipe. Some recipes are more self-lubricating than others. I tried to coat with vege oil but found that it just beaded up on the non-stick surface. PAM sounds like a good solution.
1941607
What were you cooking? I have never had anything stick to mine, I can literally burn a piece of cheese to my frying pan and it will slide rite off.... I do use olive oil in a Misto oil sprayer http://www.amazon.com/Misto-Brushed-Aluminum-Olive-Sprayer/dp/B00004SPZV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1388543986&sr=8-2&keywords=misto with olive oil in it... These pans do not need high heat, I have noticed low is like medium in other pans and a little under medium is like high, they are very conductive, try lowering your heat and don't put food on a cold pan.
52512
I have found when you put it in the trap it is still there like it never got used? Some heavy oils get hard and globby then I have had to clean it with a tips and alcohol to get it out- maybe it's just me?
1780719
I found mine misted properly for shorter & shorter durations over time. I also had something growing in the oil after a while. I hope you have better luck.
352470
Im having the same problem and according to the reviews on this site...We are not alone. Ive tried saturating the heck out of um .. to a fine mist and no mater what they just dont seem to stick very well. Looks to me like it needs more work. There was some mention about placing it under a book to flatten the design? I dont know... to be honest the instructions that came with this thing, In my opinion were very lacking. If my 6 yr old son didnt just "HAVE TO HAVE IT!" I wouldnt have gone with this toy and I wont be recommending it to anyone else.
83474
There may be some sticking, but I also (as other reviewers mentioned) only use a small amount of oil in the bottom of the pan, thus keeping it to a minimum. Additionally, I don't have to use very high heat for braising, compared to other brands of cookware that I own. Very efficient and even heat distribution. GJM
1929006
I'm not sure; the problem seems to be viscosity, all of the oils I tried were to thick to spray well.
1966057
My experience with the Magnalite, older ones, is that it takes a while with use before they don't stick. Use some type of oil when you cook.
2281839
Sometimes I have this problem if I don't completely release all of the pressure. If that doesn't work, use a little oil and run it as close to the seal as possible.
698079
I had to treat mine on a weekly basis for the first couple of months, make sure you are doing both sides and the edges. I also use the Emmet's Elixir-expensive but worth it. Now I oil the board about once a month, if that, and it has stayed very smooth. I did find that putting the oil on then placing plastic wrap on top of the board overnight or while I was away for the day seemed to make the board take the oil better. Just wipe off the excess and you're back in business. I love this board and wish I had bought one a long time ago!
608261
I was fortunate and didn't have any residue left. Try using a little goo gone. Don't really have anything to lose if you can't use it all sticky