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If you've accidentally left plastic in your hot pan while cooking, you've more than likely melted plastic into the pan. It's a hassle to have to go out and purchase a new pot or pan due to a tiny, fixable, mistake you've made. You would be much better off learning how to simply remove the melted plastic from your pot. Right?

  1. Leave it to chill for at least a couple of hours so that when you take out the pan, the plastic must have hardened.
  2. You can use anything with some heft, but it should be softer than the metal of the frying pan.
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  3. Make sure the plastic has hardened.
  4. Its better to do this job on floor that kitchen shelves. Whatever surface it is, it should be able to withstand a great amount of force.
  5. Do not tap too hard. It can cause damage to the pan.
  6. Be patient with this job. Gradually the plastic will separate from the pan. Once it is removed, wash the pan before any use.
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  • Question
    If the melted plastic is outside at the bottom of the frying pan, is it possible to remove it?
    Community Answer
    Scrape what you can off with a butter knife, then put baking soda in a big pot of boiling water. Using oven mitts, put the pan in just for a minute or two. Remove the pan and the plastic should wipe right off.
  • Question
    Can I remove the plastic if it's outside on the bottom of the pan?
    Community Answer
    Yes! Wait for the plastic to set fully, then heat it up slightly and scrape most of the excess off. After that, cool the pan again and use a baking soda and vinegar solution on what's left. Let it sit overnight and rub it away the next morning.
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