Thank you to both for your answers. Also, does the cast iron burner have to be seasoned and Raul, are you happy with the performance of yours?
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No, we would only season a cooking grate. You could rub cooking oil into the burner to keep it from drying out.
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My grill is so hot I will only use steel tools....I have seasoned it the same as you would any cast iron pan or skillet. Scratches are nominal wear, remember this is cast iron. Look up seasoning cast irion pans on youtube for more help.
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Neither on mine. The burners get luke-warm, not enough to cook anything. It's in the garage going to Goodwill. Wish I had better news for you.
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i find it stickier than older cast iron i had. but it is pre-seasoned. I just seem to need a lot more oil on it than I expected.
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It is 100% cast iron. Its heavy. I use mine for cooking smaller portions. I use it on top of the stove (gas flame) and in the oven; I use as a serving piece and I use it to make meals for one.You will need to wipe it down with some oil before using it; don't put it in the dishwasher; I clean mine with a soapy sponge or one of those scrubby brushes to loosen any stuck on food. Dry it thoroughly and then wipe it down with a little bit of oil again. Its a quality piece of cookware. I have 4 of them.
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Yes, it is solid cast iron. If it were up to me I would just get the bigger pieces of solid hardwood and place that in the grill rather than the chips you need to use for this. Either way don't forget to soak the wood first.
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No. When I cook with it I use oil or butter depending on the recipe so food doesn't stick. It arrives seasoned (oiled) and you need to oil it after each use to preserve it. It is cast iron after all and could rust. If it didn't come seasoned you would need to season it yourself which is somewhat time consuming. I highly recommend pre-seasoned. Best quality cookware ever!
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It is a new pot. These pot's are pre-seasoned. Nothing cooks better than cast iron and it is so easy to clean!
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It is coated with wax to protect from rusting during shipment. It is definitely cast iron, and beside being a bit rough in its casting (which is typical today), it is a pretty nice wok. When I received mine, I cleaned off the wax with soap and a brush, coated with some coconut oil, and seasoned it in the oven for several hours. Then I coated it again, and seasoned it one more time. I have had this for about a year, and am absolutely satisfied with its performance. I have used stainless steel woks in the past, and I would consider this a nice upgrade from that. The only downfall is it can be pretty heavy just to handle with one arm. It is coated with wax to protect from rusting during shipment. It is definitely cast iron, and beside being a bit rough in its casting (which is typical today), it is a pretty nice wok. When I received mine, I cleaned off the wax with soap and a brush, coated with some coconut oil, and seasoned it in the oven for several hours. Then I coated it again, and seasoned it one more time. I have had this for about a year, and am absolutely satisfied with its performance. I have used stainless steel woks in the past, and I would consider this a nice upgrade from that. The only downfall is it can be... » Read More It is coated with wax to protect from rusting during shipment. It is definitely cast iron, and beside being a bit rough in its casting (which is typical today), it is a pretty nice wok. When I received mine, I cleaned off the wax with soap and a brush, coated with some coconut oil, and seasoned it in the oven for several hours. Then I coated it again, and seasoned it one more time. I have had this for about a year, and am absolutely satisfied with its performance. I have used stainless steel woks in the past, and I would consider this a nice upgrade from that. The only downfall is it can be pretty heavy just to handle with one arm. « Show Less
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Not necessarily. My recommendation for any cast iron product is to cook something very greasy the first time you use it. My first time using this griddle I cooked bacon.... Works great
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With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Thanks, D.Wertz With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more.... » Read More With cast iron, you have to season by rubbing some oil on the inside of the pan & putting on a low heat burner for a bit before you use it. It needs to be done a few times - you will see it build up & more so the more you use it & never let it soak in water!!! This is a pre-seasoned pan (so you DON'T have to do the seasoning). I got it as a gift & it was shipped to that person - so, never got to see the pan or any of the literature that came with it - you will need to ask the manufacturer how they season it & what is used in the process of the seansoning. Sorry I couldn't help you more. Thanks, D.Wertz « Show Less
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The burner is pretty heavy cast steel. It will last longer if you keep it under cover. Everything will rust because it is steel. Take quite a while to rust the burner away. Sounds like good advise about the oiling. Not going to corrode like a car because it can dry out good. We love it! Stir fries are great! Nothing pitted, just surface rust.
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Thanks for replies. The burner is usually the first thing to rust out so I will look for a different grill.
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I think the people at Lodge ought to start using cast iron cookware, instead of making stuff up. I wouldn't Pam it or oil it once it's seasoned. That is the point of being seasoned. Besides, oil sitting in a pan? Yuck. Nasty. Just use olive oil or something when you go to cook. It's not rocket science. And if you hate my soap and water idea, just clean it with hot water. But dry it on the fire before putting away. It needs to be DRY not oiled.
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I did re-season as my stepson put it through the dishwasher. I love cooking with cast iron, inside and out. Once reseasoned. It has held up beautifully.
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My unit is a single burner, and I like it very much. It heats up well and it works well. I have used a regular stock pot on it, that was half to three quarters full, when cooking dried beans. It is built well,not flimsy.
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I seasoned mine before the first use and reseason every four months or so. I have had mine for about two years and they still work well.