can this be cleaned. i used it hard for years. it is rusty looking and black grit falls out when i turn it side ways. it is at least 20-25 years old.
1793497
I haven't tried yet, but it sounds like it would be better if it wasn't emerged in water - just wiped or scoured on top. Time will tell.
1793498
Just dump out the grit. Try steel wool or a wire brush, maybe a Dremel with a wire brush (wear goggles & at least a dust mask!), if you think it's worth your time. Otherwise just get a new one.
560485
Just keep it rinsed. Have never gotten it dirty enough to be a problem. Have only owned it a couple of months. Cheap enough to replace if it gets messed up badly. Matter of fact; I bought it as a replacement for the failing one in the used camper I recently purchased.
103491
Try "Bar Keepers Friend". You should be able to get it from Walmart (or here in Amazon). There are a few styles of it; Soft cleanser, stainless steel Polish and regular. They should all work for getting the rust out. For cleaning the outside of the pans, stick with the Soft Cleaner variant. For the inside, the regular or SS Polish. Good luck!
970452
I have had mine a long time, no rust. But, in addition to wiping mine dry I let it air dry some more. Then, I reassemble it and put it away.... Great item!!
921107
I would be careful because I doubt if it is stainless steel. Water could get trapped along the shaft between the handle and the burr where it would not evaporate and cause some rust. If you wash it you should disassemble and dry thoroughly. Happy grinding!
157813
Take some high grit sandpaper (400 wotked great for me). Wet sand it. Try to remove as much rust as possible. You are going to primer the piece with high heat primer. Worth the investment to do it right.
455005
I have only had mine for 6 months, but I use it almost every day. I oiled the pan with butter, the first three times. I washed and dried it immediately after use. Haven't seen a speck of rust, yet.
1042176
I have had mind for three years and it is rusting. I don't think this is acceptable. I am looking for a new one with a different finish.
1925134
Mine has not rusted after over 2 years of use. The area which comes in contact with the electric boiler tends to crust up hard water after every 3-4 weeks, but it's definitely not rust. What we have found to work well is to squeeze a half lemon into the pot with some water and boil it for 10 minutes and the hard water crust comes off by itself.
188851
I confess I have cleaned mine only once in the last 3 years and only then when it got gummed up and the motor stopped. It isn't particularly hard to disassemble, clean, reassemble and recalibrate the burrs. Also, the burrs are replaceable if they become worn.There are a number of YouTube videos showing how it's done. Take a look at a few of them and see if you would be comfortable doing the work yourself.
373342
I haven't cleaned it. You would need to unscrew the front grid, but it doesn't look too difficult.
2018382
I use cast iron a lot and I find if it has ever been washed and scrubbed with soap it has to be re-seasoned by putting shortening or lard (not 0il) in a very light coating. If you coat it too heavy it will separate in the seasoning and you have to start over. Turn it upside down in your oven with a pan under it so if the grease drips it goes in the pan. Leave it in your oven at 350 for about an hour or two. Wash it out and dry it completely. I keep mine seasoned by sticking them in the oven every once in a while when I 'm cooking something else. I never use oil to season with, although I read where people do. The ideal thing to use is lard, that's what they used many years ago when that's all they cooked with. It works great by the way. Try not using a scrubby, instead use a stiff brush. Each time you use your pan be sure to spread a VERY LIGHT coat of Crisco or some other good shortening inside and if you stack you pans be sure to put a paper towel between them to absorb any moisture that may accumulate or it can rust. Some of my pans are over 100 years old and they are as shiny and slick as the non stick pans that aren't cast iron. After awhile you can cook with them and not need grease or oil. Rather than buy new cast iron try checking ebay and you'll find some really old pans, they made need cleaning but it's well worth the work. I just bought a one quart kettle with a wood handle and i love cooking potatoes in it. It's a wonderful piece of history to own and pass down. I don't care for the pre seasoned stuff, I like the good ole original pans.
1067152
There's no reason to remove it. If you feel you must then go ahead with any technique already mentioned. You'll find however, the coating also hides the tooling marks. To remove this you will need to spend a few hours sanding and polishing. You'll then need to keep it oiled. There are different thoughts on this so I will refer you to YouTube to make your own decision on how to finish it out. The coating on mine has lasted a couple years of use and no rust issues
68298
That is the only place I use it. I do take out the spool and wash the whole reel every time I use it. I have been using it for two years and no signs of rust, looks good as new. However, I would wash it every time.
240852
If you soak it in very hot water for just a few minutes it should clean pretty easy with a stiff brush. Don't put soap on it and don't scrub it with an SOS pad. I use cast iron all the time and I clean them just like that. If you can clean it right away that's the best way to clean anything cast iron. After it's dry completely spread a very thin coat of Crisco or other shortening on it. Cast Iron has pores in it, or pits and the best thing for them is to dry them on the burner and then while they are hot spread the Crisco or lard lightly inside.Just because they say Pre-seasoned doesn't mean it never needs seasoning. You have to keep something on it to keep it seasoned, especially until you use it for awhile. The more you use it the better it gets. Mine are very old and i still coat them after i use them and always put a paper towel between them if you are stacking them. They may be a little more time consuming than the fancy no stick coated pans but they are so much better to cook with and you get iron in your food every time you use them and you don't have to worry about that no stick coating coming off in you food. I'm 75 and have been using cast iron for a very long time and wouldn't use anything else.
490455
After a long time it did rust, however all you need to do is take a little bit of aluminum foil, wet and scrub the rust right off. It works perfectly and it looks brand new.
796506
Take it apart and clean with mineral sprits. Clean each part good, it is easy for it comes apart real good.