What happened to my enameled cast iron pan?

17 years ago

Hi everyone,

I have a Technique brand pot and it typically gets good reviews. I've had it for a few years and never had an issues until recently. I've been busily baking bread several times a week and just noticed some 'stains' near the top of the oven. I say stains, but it's looks more like something is seeping through -- or could it be the enamel wearing off? Since I've been using this for bread baking exclusively, I don't wash it, but just wipe it out. It's rated oven safe to 475 degrees -- I bake at 450.

Thoughts?

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hawk307
17 years ago
Spiocedmonkey:
( Stains near the top of the oven )???
Did you mean the top of the Pot ?
If it is the Pot could you contact the Manufacturer.
Lou
lindac
17 years ago
Try washing it....I'll bet they will come off.
But I say, don't worry....well used enameled pots will stain.
Linda C
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I have a Technique dutch oven and there is a rather uniformed ring forming around the very top of the pot. Is that what you see in your pot? If so, look at the rim of the pot -- the very top of the rim, where the lid sits. It probably isn't enameled -- mine isn't. I think it has to do with moisture seeping behind the enamel through that little rim of iron that isn't covered. I know the rim will rust if it's not properly washed and dried.
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17 years ago
I finally broke down and bought a cleaner specifically for enamel cookware.
I'd tried every other thing I could think of prior to paying the ridiculous price :( And even this special cleaner doesn't remove all of the discoloration.
Some of mine is from cooking red wine based short ribs...some from high heat bread baking.
hawk307
17 years ago
My wife cleaned mine with an SOS Pad ???

She even did the Carafate in the Coffee Maker. It was stained and nothing else worked.
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azzalea
17 years ago
Did you try baking soda on it? I've never met a stain yet--on enamelled cast iron, formica, stainless steel or any other kitchen surface that baking soda won't take care of neatly, and safely (and it also disinfects and deoderizes as well).
magothyrivergirl
17 years ago
Lou, soak your coffee maker carafe in very, very hot water and dishwasher powder - like Cascade, a few hours then wipe clean and rinse well. All those coffee stains disappear - easier then SOS scrubbing. I personally think the stained carafe adds to the delicious flavor of the coffee. :)
All my LeCreuset are stained, even after cleaning with the recommended cleaners. But, they are cleaned & safe to use.
kathleenca
17 years ago
Well, I kinda hate to admit it, but when the insides of my enamelware get too stained, I let them sit in a weak mixture of bleach & water. Works like a charm. I wash & rinse well, then let it sit in the sun for a day.
jazmynsmom
17 years ago
I've used Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get stains off my enameled cast iron after intense tomato- / wine-based braises... I just do a thorough soapy water wash and dry when I'm finished to ensure I don't accidentally ingest whatever chemical makes those Magic Erasers work so well...
hawk307
17 years ago
Tried everything . we had a Post, couple years ago, on this.

You couldn't see the amount of water in the Carafate, which was used for measure.
Hamilton beach.
Oops !!! We got off the Enamelware Pots.

Spicemonkey didn't answer, if it was the Pot or the oven.
Lou

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