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Cleaning and Maintaining a Stainless Steel Wok

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Rinsing and Cleaning a Cuisinart Stainless Steel Wok with a Wok Spatula

Advantages of Stainless Steel Woks

  • Long-lasting

  • Resists rust, corrosion, and chipping

  • Non-reactive, doesn't interact with acidic or alkaline foods

  • Free from metallic taste

  • Effortless to clean

  • Easy upkeep, rust-resistant

  • Compatible with soaps and cleaning agents


Cleaning Tools


Bamboo Wok Whisk
Bamboo Wok Whisk
  • Bamboo Wok Whisk

    • Constructed from bamboo strips

    • Light and flexible

    • Clean woks without harming their surfaces

    • Environmentally friendly

    • Long-lasting and resistant to heat

    • Simply rinse and dry, no special maintenance needed

    • Cost-effective

    • Traditional and genuine


3M Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge
3M Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge
  • 3M Scotch Brite Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge

    • The green scrubbing side is made from durable synthetic fibers

    • Ideal for eliminating stubborn grease or food residues

    • Effective at removing stains from the surface of a stainless steel wok

    • Sponge side for wiping and drying the wok

    • Rinse thoroughly after each use and squeeze dry

    • Replace when it loses its effectiveness

    • Not suitable for non-stick surfaces


Stages in Cleaning a Stainless Steel Wok


Stage 1 - Eliminating Loosely Attached Food Particles, Sauces, and Grease

  1. Rinse away any loosely attached food particles.

  2. Utilize the wok spatula as a scraper to remove large food debris.

  3. Employ the wok whisk to clean the wok using the edge of the bamboo strips.

  4. Use the wok whisk to scrape the wok at an angle.

  5. Continue using the wok whisk until the wok is clean.

  6. Rinse the wok with water and dry it with the 3M Scotch Brite sponge.

  7. If stains persist, proceed to stage 2.


Cleaning a Wok with a Wok Whisk

Stage 2 - Eliminating Stains from the Wok's Surface

  1. Rinse the wok.

  2. Utilize the green scrubbing side to eliminate stains on the wok's surface.

  3. The stain should come off easily.

  4. If it doesn't, switch to a new scrubbing sponge.

  5. Scrub the wok's surface until all stains are gone.

  6. Rinse both the wok and the sponge.

  7. Dry the wok before putting it away.


Washing the Cuisinart Stainless Wok with the 3M Scotch-Brite Scrubbing Sponge

Helpful Tips


Scrubbing the Bottom of a Cuisinart 14-inch wok with a 3M Scotch-Brite Scrubbing Sponge
  • Remove excess water from the wok whisk. This helps the wok whisk dry more quickly.

  • Hang the wok whisk. Hang it using a hook at the end to accelerate drying.

  • Replace the wok whisk. Get a new one if the bamboo strips begin to loosen.

  • Replace the 3M scrub sponge. Buy a new sponge when the current one becomes less effective.

  • Note if the scrub sponge leaves scratch marks. This will not affect the wok's functionality.

  • Clean the bottom of the wok. Use the 3M Scotch-Brite Scrubbing Sponge to remove burnt stains from the bottom of the wok.


Summary

  1. Rinse away loose food particles in the sink.

  2. Utilize a work brush to eliminate stuck debris.

  3. Employ a 3M Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponge to clean off burnt debris and stains.

  4. Scrub the bottom of the wok with a 3M Scotch-Brite Scrub Sponge if necessary.

  5. Dry the wok before putting it away.


Summary of Cleaning a Cuisinart 14-inch Stainless Steel Wok in 2 Minutes



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