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Caring For The WOK
The nonstick finish, which does not need seasoning, eliminates the special care
necessary with traditional woks. There are a few tips that should be followed in
order to preserve the beauty of the finish.
• Before using the wok the first time, wash the wok in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• To clean the wok after use, wash with hot, soapy water or let soak until
food particles can be easily removed with a sponge or cloth. A plastic
scrubber, Bon Ami or other nonabrasive cleaners can be used for
difficult to remove residue. Be sure wok is clean; tiny food particles may
adhere to the finish.
• Evaporation of water during steaming leaves mineral deposit in wok
which can be removed with hot soapy water and plastic scrubber. If the
wok's finish is discolored by mineral deposits, the appearance can be
restored by applying a thin coating of vegetable oil to the wok.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers not recommended for use on
nonstick finishes, such as Scotch Brite, since these may damage the
finish.
• Forbuilt-upresidueortackysurface, scrubvery/ight/ywithsoapyS.O.S.
pad. Scrubbing too hard will not only remove the residue, but may also
remove or damage the finish.
• Do not soak wood handles in water.
• Rinse and dry the wok thoroughly.
• The wok heating element can be removed for storage once it has cooled.
It is not necessary to clean the heating element since most soil will burn
off the element. Do not immerse element in water.
• To clean the lid, wash in hot, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Do not allow
the wooden knob of the lid to soak in water.
• Do not wash the lid or the wok in dishwasher since drying heat can ruin
the wood handles and knob and adversely affect the wok finish.
• To preserve the interior wok finish, use only the bamboo rice paddles
packaged with the wok or other non-metallic cooking utensils when stir-
frying. Do not use metallic spatulas, etc., for they will chip, scratch and
eventually remove the wok finish. Although this will not interfere with the
performance of the wok, it will affect its appearance. The wok also may
rust where the finish is removed exposing the bare steel. If rusting
occurs, oil lightly with vegetable oil.
• When storing the wok, be certain all parts are completely dry.
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