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Ice the plastic and "freeze" it so you can chip or scrape it out with something sharp. (Be careful not to dig up the pan.) It takes patience. Then take a wire brush to the remains and you should be able to remove all the plastic. You'll need to re-season the pan, probably. Or at least part of it. Having said that, there is a parting note. It has been observed by some that an old timer who acquired a couple of the nastiest cast iron pans built a small wood fire and put the pans directly on it. He stoked the fire a bit at a time until everything on the pans was burned off (and it did burn off!). After that, he let the fire die, and with the pans on it so they cooled slowly. He then brushed them out and seasoned them per the best instructions and "started over" with these utensils. Note that burning plastic emits toxic smoke. Do a lot of scraping and brushing before "firing up" the piece.
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∙ 14y agoIf simple washing does not remove plastic off the outside of your kettle, try placing the kettle (if it's not electric) in the freezer. The plastic may become brittle and removable. Otherwise try dissolving the plastic with a light solvent. Start by rubbing the plastic with vegetable oil. If vegetable oil does not work, wash and dry the kettle and try a stronger solvent like nail polish remover, but only if the kettle does not have a painted finish that could be damaged by a solvent. If that fails, wash and dry the kettle, and try an even stronger solvent like paint thinner. Always wash and dry the kettle after applying a solvent. If solvent fails, you might have to heat the metal, non-electric kettle to heat the plastic and scrape off the melted plastic with a tool while the kettle is still warm. Do this in a well-ventilated area, as the melted plastic may cause fumes. If you have an electric kettle, your choices are limited. You could mechanically rub off the plastic or use a mild solvent like vegetable oil. Otherwise you need a new kettle.
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∙ 10y agoUse a product called Goo Gone. It can be purchased at any Home Depot or Lowe's hardware store. Cover the melted plastic with enough of the product to cover it in a small puddle and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes. You can then scrape it with a wood spoon or other wooden object to keep from damaging the non-stick coating. You may have to repeat the procedure a couple of times, but this is the best method by far, and I have tried everything!
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∙ 12y agoDifferent plastics act differently. Heat the pan enough to soften the plastic, and scrape it off with a knife. Some plastics won't soften much, some will then come off easily. What you can't scrape off, burn off (with burner, torch, wood burner, soldering iron or whatever). Have good ventilation while burning, as the plastic fumes aren't good for you.
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∙ 17y agoI always just burn it off and then give it a good scrub after that, open windows because its not good to inhale.
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∙ 14y agoyou put cold water in for an hour and it will come straight out
That will make it inedible.
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∙ 14y agoyou can't
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Where can someone purchase cast iron pans?
One can purchase cast iron pans from the Target store. Target has both brick and mortar retail stores as well as an online website that pans can be purchased from.
What containers can be used in an oven?
Tempered glass that specifies "for oven use", metal pans without plastic handles, cast iron pans, enamelware (metal covered with enamel) all can be used in a conventional oven.
Is a transmission pan cast?
Transmission pans can be cast metal, stamped metal, or plastic.
What are the release dates for Mad Hungry - 2010 Cast Iron Pans 2-22?
Mad Hungry - 2010 Cast Iron Pans 2-22 was released on: USA: 8 November 2011
What are the advantages and disadvantages of enameled cast iron pans?
The biggest advantage to an enameled cast iron pan is you don't have to prime the pan, You can also wash the enamel pan after each use, unlike non-enameled iron pans. The biggest con to using enameled cast iron pans is that the enamel contains heavy metals and can be bad for your health if pieces start to break off.
What is the cost of cast iron per pound?
Cast iron pans range from $20-$50. Convenience stores such as Walmart offer cast iron pans for as low as 18.97. At large markets prices may differ, but you do have the opportunity to haggle with traders to reach a better price.
What metal is used in pans?
Pans can be made of various materials. they can can be made of: Aluminium, Stainless Steel or Cast Iron which is an older one.
Where are cast iron pans sold?
There are a huge number of websites that have different cooking pans for sale. The place with the cheapest price with the widest selection is Amazon.
How can you identify a cast iron frying pan by its markings?
A Wapak (valuable) cast iron pan will have an Indian Head on it and will be lighter in weight than most pans.
What should you look for when collecting old cast iron pans that are worth money?
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What do pilgrims use to bake cakes?
They used cast iron cooking pots and pans. Cast iron cooking stuff has been around for a very long time
Why do they make pans out of cast iron?
When cast iron has been properly prepared, by soaking it in cooking oil for 24 hours, you can fry with it quite successfully, and the food will not stick to the pan to any excessive degree. Cast iron is very durable, more so than a teflon coated pan; the teflon inevitably gets scratched and burned. There are other workable materials for making frying pans, but cast iron does work.
