How much oil do you have to put in to use it? Do you just clean it with soap and water?
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I own this and tested today to see how many drops you need for this to work properly. It took 50 drops! The glass tubing that connects to the bottom of the container (the bottom of the upside down L shape) on the inside has a little hole in it. For this to work properly (you will see mist if working properly although you need to look closely to see the mist) you need to fill the oil over the hole until you see the oil suck up into it. If there isn't any oil in the bottom piece while it is running there isn't enough oil. This is quite a bit of oil to use although once it gets going it will last a while. I haven't tested how long until you need to add more oil. If you are using the same oil each time you only need to top it off but if you start with a new oil you are going to need 50 drops to get it going again.
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5 drops will last you several hours. The recommended cleaner is alcohol and you only need enough to swish around probably one cap full.
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I'm not sure about maximum capacity, but you can always add more. As for cleaning, a rinse with rubbing alcohol eliminates cross-contamination of essential oils.
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When new you should oil it after every use - after 20-30 uses the oil forms a brown patina on the outside and inside. Do not wash with soap - use hot water and a scotch brite pad. I use the blue "teflon" pad to scrub out any stuck on food. These pans are the french equivalent of a lodge cast iron pan.
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Hi, You usually would clean it with water and soap. Best regards, Customer service
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I use soap and it seems to be ok. However, I did have a spot that was sticking so I added a little oil to that spot and re-seasoned it. It seemed to work.
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Use brush (I use tooth brush) to clean and spray with Andis aerosol cleaner before oiling.
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The instructions say you should & I did. I used soap & water & let mine soak for a few hours. I also used some lemon peels, sea salt & oil to prepare it for my first use. Cleaned that out, & I love mine!
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hot water no soap. scrub brush (I use a chainmail scrubber rag) then wipe it down with a paper towel with cooking oil on it to keep up with the "seasoning".
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A little cleaning brush comes with it. And there is some special oil that you use too.
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When it was new I rinsed it with 50/50 water and vinegar to clean it the first time. I usually just put a little dish soap in it now "just a drop or two" fill it half full of water, shake it really good and rinse a few times.
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I've used citrus oils in mine. Just clean it out regularly with vinegar water.
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I have used water instead of the included oil since I got it. Still works great!
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I wash it with some soap on a rag. Then wipe it out. I've never had a spill so it never got that dirty.
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It gets pretty greasy, so I put it in a bowl with hot water (not extremely hot) and dish soap. Soak it for a few hours and just scrub it on itself with your hands. Rinse very well and lay out to dry on the counter. Wash after a few uses.
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I just clean it with hot soapy water, and if need be, use a Brillo pad on it.
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No not at all,, because u clean it with warm wet towel softly....clean at least 7 times until oil is gone..but don't do over...u will find out once u do it...hope it helps u..
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I love mine. And I don't soak it when I use it. I just wipe it with a damp s=ponge and dry right away and treat it with food quality oil. Good luck and m=erry Christmas=20
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I use a wet soapy dish cloth and then rinse it with a clear water cloth and let it air dry. Mine has never gotten caked on because I used a light spray on oil and wiped it with a paper towel between uses. The coating on it does not need heavy oiling.