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Can I use the dishwasher for Teflon fry pans?

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I do not because it would scratch and ruin the pans. Wash them by hand.

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Is this cooking vinegar or cleaning vinegar?

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Either will do, they'd have the same effect on the teflon.

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Is it safe to cook with a Teflon pot that has been burnt?

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When PTFE is overheated, it releases fumes that are very toxic to birds and less toxic (but still toxic) to humans. No solid compounds are released. There are usually two layers below PTFE - mid-coat and primer. There is little information available about what substances are they and whether they are safe, but it seems logical that any reasonable company uses as safe compounds as possible. Below the coating is some metal. If the pan is so damaged it is visible, its safety depends on whether this metal is safe for food contact.

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Can I wash telflon-coated pans in the dishwasher?

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You can, but the water usually gets way too hot. It will ruin the coating after a while. If you feel you must put it in the dishwasher, turn off the heated dry.

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My pan is clean, but when I use it, food sticks. How can I fix this problem?

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Season the pan by using a small amount of cooking oil and spread it all over the non-stick surface using a paper towel. The pan will most likely suck up the oil. I would use a mild flavored cooking oil (canola, etc.) instead of olive oil.

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How do I clean Teflon if the water I use for cleaning and rinsing is hard from calcium and magnesium?

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Get a water softener. The softer water will be better for everything in your entire household, including all the plumbing, as well as your bath and shower water. This will make rinsing much easier.

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I melted a plastic spatula on a new ceramic frying pan. I scraped off the thick areas, but a thin coat of plastic is smeared on most of the pan. How can I remove it?

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Freeze the pan for a few hours; the cold will make the plastic more brittle and easier to remove. Then, scrape it off with a plastic scraper.

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How do I clean the outside bottom of my Teflon pans?

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Submerge the pan in warm, soapy water and let it soak for a few minutes. Use a sponge or cloth to scrub the outside bottom with baking soda and water, then dry it.

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