Before using it the first time, would it be advisable to "season" the tortilla press to help prevent rust since I live in a damp climate?
1323939
You have to use it with parchment paper or plastic wrap anyways. I seasoned mine just so it won't rust when I wash it.
1369713
No, the moisture will cause it to crack at some point. A baking steel would be better for that.
1116171
You have to squeeze the handle down and then turn the tortilla 90 degrees then squeez again. No tortilla press would do an even tortilla on one single press. This tortilla press is awesome because it blind cooks your flour tortilla, the you finished them on a skillet.
518319
I have washed this numerous times without any issue. I mainly use it for flour but have also used it for powdered sugar ~ there is so little product left in the container that there isn't much but a little dusting that needs to come out. I have not had any rust and I have hand washed as well as put in the dishwasher. I would recommend ensuring it it completely dry prior to using so your flour/sugar doesn't stick but that's the same with any sifters... Honestly, for the price, this is a great product ~ it is light weight and does what it is advertised to do.
455005
I have only had mine for 6 months, but I use it almost every day. I oiled the pan with butter, the first three times. I washed and dried it immediately after use. Haven't seen a speck of rust, yet.
467017
I bought the cover for it and faithfully cover it after it cools down. I also remove the ash so it doesn't accumulate moisture. I have had no rust problems at all.
1528834
Although I don't make tortillas, I don't see why it wouldn't be a good press. It's weighty and should work fine.
753785
Should work fine. I have cooked lots of yeast bread and it neither rusts nor sticks.
455008
No rust problems here. After cooking I use very mild liquid detergent with little bit of water. Use paper towel to loosen anything stuck. Rinse immediately and dry thoroughly. Re-oil with cooking oil. (Seasoned)
289614
You're totally good. Follow the re seasoning instructions everyone is mentioning. These things wouldn't last 100 if they couldn't fight a little rust.
1569621
As it's cast iron, you really should protect it from the elements or it will rust.
894534
I have had my coffee maker for slightly over 2 months but have not yet experienced any rust on theburner. However I make certain to wipe the burner area dry whenever it gets wet so the any moisture does not just sit on the burner for any length of time. So far so good.
913142
I use mine often, and think it helps to season the pan faster. I also dry it after washing. I have found what looks like little rust spots if i let it sit wet to dry. It removes easily with a good wipe.
2225171
I put a warm, slightly damp towel in the warmer first to make sure that my tortillas stay warm and don't dry out. It works beautifully!
403086
I got mine in 2011. It sit out side all year uncovered. Now what I do is get a spray bottle. Mix 2 third with vegetable oil and 1 third olive oil. Shake to mix. Be careful when shaking. Next spray excessively all over. When the grill is hot I like to coat the top alot since it bake in. I also use this to coat the grates foe seasoning and non stick. I only coat when I grill. But first time I used two bottles worth. Like I said sit out rain snow sun all year and no rust. good luck
519457
It will have the perfect thickness, however the trick is not to press too hard or they will be too thin. Expect the first couple of tortillas to be less than perfect until you master the press. Just follow the instructions and don't press longer than 4 seconds. Afterwards just cook them on a "cured" cast iron skillet or mexican "comal" by flipping them 3 times till done.
981835
Never clean it with soap. This will strip the seasoning. Use only water and a soft abrasive sponge. Lightly oil it to keep it from rusting at first. Eventually the "seasoning" will prevent rust from forming.