Reasons why a ceramic-coated frying pan starts to burn. What to do in this case?

Dishes with ceramic coating are highly valued by modern housewives for their attractiveness, ease of use and environmental friendliness. Unfortunately, after some time, food begins to burn on the functional surface, and only a few know what to do in this case.

The appearance of carbon deposits can be prevented; to do this, you need to learn how to use the device correctly and regularly take proper care of it. If the frying pan is still damaged, in most cases it is still possible to clean and restore it. In any case, you will have to find out why the device stopped performing its functions and take these factors into account for the future.

Important points in using a frying pan with a ceramic coating

According to experts, a frying pan with a ceramic coating, if the rules of its operation are followed, can last at least 1-2 years without creating any problems. After which specific cleaning is carried out and you can count on the device for at least another year. Then it is better to change the dishes, by which time they will have already worn out quite a bit.

Such parameters are possible subject to the following recommendations:

1. You should not immediately put the device into operation. First, the new item must be thoroughly washed using a neutral washing gel and a soft sponge, then dried with a towel.After that, the coating needs to be lubricated with a small amount of vegetable oil and after a couple of hours you can start cooking.
2. The frying pan should not be exposed to temperature changes. It is strictly forbidden to place it under cold water immediately after use or place frozen (or even just cool) ingredients on the ceramic coating. Violation of this rule will lead to the formation of cracks, as a result of which burnt food will need to be scrubbed constantly.
3. If the device needs to be cleaned, you can only use a neutral gel and a soft sponge. Any abrasives are prohibited; even such a gentle component as soda will help wash away dirt along with the non-stick layer.
4. Do not allow the cookware to overheat. It is highly not recommended to pre-heat a frying pan and then pour oil on it or lay out the ingredients.

Tip: Cooking in such a cookware should only be done over low or medium heat. Ceramics conduct heat well, so even with such indicators, the ingredients will quickly reach the desired degree of readiness. An additional advantage of the approach is the uniform development of the components. And it’s easier to clean up leftover food before it burns.

5. During the cooking process, you need to use silicone, plastic or wooden spatulas. No metal, it scratches the ceramic coating too easily.

Following these simple rules will protect your functional cookware from premature wear. If the recommendations no longer apply and the quality of the device’s performance is rapidly declining, this may be a sign of wear on the frying pan. There is no point in doing anything here; you will have to purchase a new product.

How to properly care for the device to extend its service life?

There are many limitations when working with ceramic cookware, especially when it comes to handling it after use. There are several secrets that will help you quickly clean the product from carbon deposits and not damage its coating.

• If the food is not burnt, any remaining residue can be removed with a soft cloth soaked in olive oil. Then rinse the pan with water and dry.
• Minor stains can be soaked in warm water with a drop of detergent for a few minutes. After this, problem areas need to be cleaned with a sponge.
• Stains remaining on the surface after deep frying are best treated with alcohol. Just soak the cloth in it and go over the stains.
• For quick and high-quality treatment of the outer walls of dishes, it is recommended to use a melamine sponge. You need to rub thoroughly, then after a few minutes the product will shine like new. This option is not suitable for surfaces in contact with food!
• If the soot is very dense, you should try the boiling option. To do this, place the entire frying pan (without a handle) in a container of water, pour a few tablespoons of gel into the liquid, add a little soda and boil for half an hour.

The use of specialized gel products that neutralize fat gives good results. But they should be used only as needed.

How can you restore a frying pan in a short time?

If the reason why the frying pan has become unusable has been established, it is not necessary to purchase a new product that will be properly cared for; you can try to revive the familiar device. To do this, you need to take coarse salt, pour it onto the bottom of the dish so that the ceramic is completely hidden, and put it on medium heat.

After a couple of hours of such calcination, remove the salt, and pour vegetable oil over the bottom and inner walls of the frying pan, which we run over the surface for some time. Then we wash off the product and carefully treat the item with a neutral gel and a soft sponge.

The recommendations listed above help in the vast majority of cases. They only do not work when working with defective products or items consisting of ceramics with various unwanted impurities.