Non stick frying pan

Poppy9

No matter what I do all my little frying pans become non non-stick after a few months. What am I doing wrong. My latest is a Tefal with a life time guarantee. Sadly the guarantee is only about the coating blistering or cracking not about the stickability.

nearlyrich

Do you wash them in detergent? or shock horror in the dishwasher?

I find that if you wipe them with kitchen roll and olive oil (or whichever oil you have for cooking) then put on a high heat for a few minutes they regain their non-stick properties.

grumbler

We always wash ours in dishwasher. No harm.
I think sponge scourers/pads scourers and metal spatulas/turners/spoons/forks are usually the main enemies of such pans. And the other enemy is overheating of empty (or almost empty) pan.

Poppy9

Wash out in Washing up liquid. It says it dishwasher proof but I thought this was what killed off other. Only use plastic spatula and no scourers. Mainly used for cooking eggs as little poppy loves her eggs. Always use Xvirgin olive oil.

Swattie

I'd contact manufacturers and ask their advice - especially as your most recent is a Tefal - perhaps they'll replace.

Queenie

Don't wish to blatantly contradict nearly rich here, but, the advice is good if using a cast iron pan, but not for non-stick pans.

To wash a nonstick pan use warm water and a mild detergent. If it needs a "scrub up", use a nylon scourer - never metal; never the sponge scourers - the type that looks like scrunched up nylon bags oranges are sold in. Don't forget to rinse.

When using, heat up the pan "slowly" - not high and speedily - once the pan is warmed up, then add your oil if using.

Never use metal utensils in a non-stick piece of cookware. Wooden utensils or plastic are recommended.

Remember, the "non-stick" part is only a coating not the whole pan, so that thin layer of coating does need to be given due respect. Bit like applying sun cream ... you wouldn't exfoliate straight after because you'd lose the effect

HTH

Lucie_2

I have had a few nightmare frying pans over the years - ranging from super cheap Ikea to ultra expensive Le Creuset. I currently have a Jamie Oliver Tefal one & it is brilliant (bought with 25% off Debenhams voucher of course!). It says dishwasher safe but I only ever wash it by hand.

geo555

Pour salt into the pan, generously covering the base and heat on a high heat for 15 minutes, wash and you should find that it is non stick again.

Ted_Hutchinson

geo555 wrote:

Pour salt into the pan, generously covering the base and heat on a high heat for 15 minutes, wash and you should find that it is non stick again.

You can "season" a non coated frying pan/omlette pan this was and get reasonable non-stick results. I only use a low heat and wait until the salt goes brown.

I'm with the don't use detergent or dishwasher brigade and only wipe my frying omlette pan with a paper towel or plain water. It's sterilised when it gets hot.

Currently also using a non-stick best quality (heavy) Lidl's pan £7ish. They sometimes have lighter ones which don't look so good. Don't use high heat and haven't yet had anything stick or the coating mark but it's only six months old as yet so we'll see but very pleased so far.

Turning_into_scrooge

I have the same problem Poppy, drives me nuts and i don't wash mine in the dish washer either or use anything metal in them. I also find it doesn't matter what price you pay, it could cost £20 or £2 and it will still become non non-stick

BoltonMinx

Glad it's not just me - the non-stick killer as Ive become known by my mates lol The other things I never have much luck with are lawn mowers and vacuum cleaners