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+++ I have the Magnalite Cookware Set but, time has destroyed the beautiful finish of the cast aluminum set. My question to you is what can I do to restore the shine to this great set? For the price of the product, you can't find a better cookware set. I just want to bring back that new shine. I hope you can give me the name of a product that will do the job. Maybe one day my grandchildren will appreciate the quality of this cast aluminum cookware. Thank you, Georgia
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+++ Use the finest grade Steel Wool [link is to product info at Rockler] (#0000) and Mother's Aluminum Polish [link is to product info at Amazon]. Scrub with a blob of Mothers on the steel wool. It will turn into a grey sludge. Use dish detergent to cut the sludge. Rinse and repeat as many times as necessary to remove all tarnish. Then to restore the shine use SimiChrome [link is to product info at Amazon]. It is expensive but worth it. Marilyn B
+++++ I have 11 various pieces of Magnalite Cookware "non stick inside & out" (DARK GRAY). The finish on most of my pieces is is about 85% gone. When I purchased these I was told they had a life time guarantee & was given documents verifying this. The merchant I purchased them at is no longer in business. I purchased them in 1998. The guarantee was backed by the manufacturer, I would like to get these replaced or repaired. Any input on who I should contact would be really appreciated. Bob M
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Apparently the manufacturer of Magnalite has been taken over by American Culinary. They can be contacted through their web site at americanculinarycorp.com. It would be interesting to know if they will honor this warranty.
Steve D
- Tucson, Arizona
I believe the name of the company that makes Magnalite is General Housewares Corp. Their address is 1536 Beech Street, Terre Haute, IN. 47804. Hope this helps anyone trying to use the warranty to get them refinished.
Paula D
- Phoenix, Arizona
Thanks to the folks in AZ for the info, I'll pursue this warranty issue and report back.
Jack K
- Cerritos, California
Just to let you know - General Housewares (800-999-3436) just told me to call 888-327-8472, who told me to call 800-767-5160, who told me they are only honoring the Magnalite warranty on pans made in Korea. I am unable to find who is honoring the warranty on the Magnalite Professional pans which were made in the U.S. Does anyone out there know?
Sara R
- Wellington, Florida
I too have several pieces of Magnalite pro. After a few years all of the saucepans had lost their anodized surface on the inside. I called General Housewares and explained this to them and they replaced them. (This was about 8 years ago) When they sent me my replacement pans there was a letter advising me not to cook anything acidic in the pans as that is what erodes the anodized aluminum surface. Now I have Three 'like new' (because I hardly ever use them)'sauce' pans that I cannot use wine, lemon juice, or even make tomato sauce in....Kind of useless as far as sauce pans go! I have another mag pro 8 quart stock pot that the same thing has happened to. I don't even know if it is worth the trouble to get it replaced..or if they will even replace it! For the last ten years or so I have been buying All-Clad and have been very pleased. I will not ever buy any more mag pro or any other anodized aluminum pans.
K. Burden
- Farmington Hills, Michigan
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++++++ I, also, have Magnalite Professional purchased in the
late 80's. Although they look terrific from the outside, the
insides are discolored and very unprofessional. Using the
telephone number offered by a previous message, I called
today. The company representative or CEO on the other end
was very informative and concerned. He said that the
discoloration was a result of acidic foods or carbon
build-up. He recommended a thorough scouring with
Bon-Ami [link is to product info at Amazon] and a
Scotch-Brite to be followed by wiping the inside with Wesson
Oil. Afterwards, heat it in the oven or on top of the stove
to allow the pores of the metal to absorb the oil.This
seasoning is similar to the process completed upon using the
cookware for the first time. Also suggested was a spray sold
in restaurant supply stores called
"Carbon-Off [link is to product info at Amazon]
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addition, to take away the discoloration of the handles and
lids a metal polish was recommended. This polishing paste
made in Germany is called
"Flitz [link is to product info at Amazon]". Pam S |
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After several e-mails to American Culinary Corp., I am about ready to give up the quest for refinishing of my Maglite Pro GHC cookware. So much for lifetime warranties. I have purchase a couple of pieces by Analon, and they seem to be okay, but just loved that Maglite. Too bad the company doesn't respond to e-mail.
Jack K
- Cerritos, California
Can I ever use my Magnalite pots that went through Hurricane Katrina again at our house in Bay St. Louis, MS? How do I clean the corrosion out of the inside? What type of cleaner? Do they need to be sandblasted?
Katherine C
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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++++++ I would like to know if anyone found out about the lifetime warranty on the Magnalite pot. I too have a set from Katrina and would like to contact the company. Terri
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I have read a couple of posts about GHC Magnalite cookware that went through Katrina. I have a large roaster that has corrosion in the bottom but has partially washed out. I would like to hear from anyone who knows how to sanitize this and other pots in the series so I don't have to be afraid to use them. The thought of having to throw them away makes me sick all over again. Thanks for any help, Wanda
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++++++ I have a whole set of Magnalite
professional pans and have recently read several articles
about Teflon products being carcinogenic! Does anyone know
if these pans are coated with Teflon? If so I believe we
should throw them out and buy something different! Charlett
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Don't throw them out and overload the landfills, Charlett, sell them. Countless tens of millions of teflon-coated pots and pans and other food service items are in use, and many people feel they are perfectly safe.
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For those asking about their MAGNALITE that went through Katrina.
All you need to do to sanitize them is to fill with clean water and
add approx 10% Chlorine and allow to sit for 2 -3 hours, Empty and
wash with Bon Ami cleanser. After the cookware has been dried, apply
a VERY THIN coat of vegetable oil to both the inside and out, then
bake in the oven @ 350 F for 1 hour to Re-Season the cookware. In the
future as I mentioned before use only Bon Ami or Dish Soap to clean
in the future and re-season approx once a year. I am a retired
Captain FDNY and used to cook for my Engine and Ladder Companies. I
have a very large set of the Magnalite Professional Cookware that I
purchased over the years and used at the Engine house. They all are
still in excellent condition and I still use them today.
Stay Safe,
Michael Connolly, Capt. FDNY Ret.
Michael Connolly
- Bridgeport, West Virginia
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+++++++ To update you on having your Magnalite pots refinished, I just had 36 pieces of mine done by this company here in Los Angeles. My pots are back to a new and even better shine! This company is willing to refinish any cast aluminum pot, i.e. MagPro, Magnalite Classic, All-Clad, Revere-Ware, Wear Ever,Vintage aluminum pots and pans like Wagner Ware, Guardian Service and 18 grade Stainless Steel. His specialty is anodizing. He does Residential or Commercial Pots and Pans (like for restaurants and such). I took pictures of my pots to show to anyone interested. Duran Mouton
+++++++ Looking for the name of the company that did the refinishing in Los Angeles. I have a huge set of Magnalite Pro that needs attention. Michelle Welter |
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+++++++ I have a set of Magnalite GHC pots that have lost their anodizing. They used to be grey black but are now the aluminum is exposed on the inside. What is the name of the company in Los Angeles and does anybody know of any companies that does the same process on the east coast? Dave
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I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED A CAST ALUMINUM DUTCH OVEN(AMERICA/CLUB)AT A FLEA MARKET WHICH HAS BAKED ON GREASE AND DIRT...WHAT CAN I USE TO GET THIS CLEAN SO IT CAN BE USED..SANDY
Sandy Ducker
homemaker - Canton, Ohio
Does anybody know the name of the company in California that re anodizes cookware?
Arthur Geffen
- Dallas, Texas
For all that is interested here is the name of the company in Los Angeles, CA that cleans pots including copper and brass: Kaleidoscope Polishing. The company is in the City of Gardena, which is a suburb of L.A. The owner is Mr. Ray H. Johnson, when contacting his office, speak to him and let him know I referred you to him from this site.
As I stated in March, my Magnalite pots are beautiful and since then I have more that I purchased from an Estate Sale along with some other items I will be taking to him. Good Luck and post your comments or questions here for all to share!
Duran Mouton
- Venice, California
March 6, 2008
Just heard from the man at Kaleidoscope and they do NOT
re=anodize AllClad. Just clean and polish. Anybody know anyone who
might re-anodize allclad?
Arthur Geffen
- Dallas, Texas
May 4, 2008
Did anyone try the Bon-Ami/Carbon-Off Carbon remover solution listed above? Also, does anyone know if there is a hazard to your food by cooking things like tomato sauce and other foods in a pan that has lost it's anodized surface on the inside? What a huge disappointment these pans have been. I paid a lot of money for them when I purchased them way back in 1990. I've since been buying Circulon pans which I've had no problem with.
Ursula Gruenewald
- Henderson, Nevada
June 8, 2008
I looked on the bottom of my Magnalite classic pots that I bought in 1996 and it has a phone number 1-800-545-4411. I don't know if they can help with warranty, but I'm going to try and call when they are open Monday.
Tricia Barber
- Prairieville, Louisiana
June 29, 2008
Hello,
I'm trying to find out if my Magnalite GHC cookware is non-stick? Any
help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Debbie
debbie saenz
- oceanside, California
Hi, Debbie. You should be able to detect whether your cookware has a smooth teflon-like lining or not, rather than trying to judge by what someone else says about theirs :-)
You can feel the softness of the coating, you will see that water beads on it instead of any tendency to flow out and wet the surface, and you'll observe that it tends to "scuff" as opposed to scratch because it is relatively soft whereas anodized aluminum is very hard.
Hopefully, of course, it functions as a non-stick surface. If you're not noticing an improvement in that regard, it would be a waste.
Regards,.
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September 26, 2008
I have a Magnalite 5 qt pot. The screw that held the knob on the lid broke and now I have a lid with a hole in it for the knob. Does anyone know where I can get this repaired?
Tina Bradel
- Nederland, Texas
September 28, 2008
Does anyone know where to get replacements handles for Magnalite
pots and pans -- with Wagnerware stamps on the bottom? I have
Wagnerware that dates back to the 1940's and some of the handles are
brittle.
Thank you.
Maura Stone
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
September 29, 2008
HELP ! EASY-OFF & MAGNALITE = DISASTER! My mother mistakenly tried to clean her 20x12 Magnalite cooking pot WITH EASY-OFF. You can only imagine what it looks like. She has had for YEARS and LOVES it! PLEASE help me make my Mommy happy! What can I do to restore good enough so she can make some more of her famous Pot Roasts?
Jim Rodrig
- Modesto, California
I just spoke to an employee of Kaleidoscope Polishing in Gardena, Ca and they polish most pans (although I still haven't received a definitive answer about whether or not they actually re-anodize). They're going to call back with an estimate to polish. Hope this helps!
Susan Oberman
- Pasadena, California
March 15, 2009
How do I re-season my Magnalite.
It was purchased in the 90's. It is the dark charcoal or black
Magnalite type of cookware. It was put in the dishwasher by accident
and now food sticks to the pans. I seasoned it when I purchased it,
however, I don't remember what the procedure was that I used to
season them. Please, advise me as to "how and what" to do to restore
my wonderful cookware to it's original cooking quality.
Thank You.
Teresa Day
cookware owner. - Santa Maria, California
I still have the brochures that came with my pots purchased in the
80's or 90's. Verbatim from 90's brochure: "Preseasoning Recommended:
Although as Magnalite Professional Cookware is used, it is naturally
seasoned by the oil in your ingredients, you may want to preseason
your cookware. First wash the pan with warm soapy water.
To season Magnalite Professional Cookware, use vegetable or peanut
oil. *Put the oil on a piece of paper towel and rub the inside and
outside of the pan. Place the pan in a 300 degree oven for 30
minuets.
While the pan is still warm, wipe it with another piece of paper
towel to remove any excess oil that might be on the pan. Your pan is
now ready to use.
NOTE: Never pour oil directly into the pan. Only a light application
is necessary.
Helpful Hints When Cooking with Magnalite Professional.
*An uneven seasoning pattern will develop on the exterior surface of
your Magnalite Professional pots and pans. This is the natural patina
of the cookware. To spread this patina evenly across the exterior of
the pan, apply a few drops (2-4) of vegetable or peanut oil to a
paper towel and rub the exterior surface of the pot or pan. Wipe away
excess oil with a clean, dry paper towel."
Hope this helps. I'm trying to sort out the various evolutions of
Magnalite Professional and fear I may have inadvertently purchased a
non-stick MagPro. Anyone have experience with these or know about
Eclipse coating?
Eileen Weeks
- Petaluma, California
May 7, 2009
My Magnalite pots were submerged in Hurricane Ike, and I want to follow the suggestion of 10% Chlorine followed by wiping with oil and putting in a 350 degree oven. Will this hurt the handles on my saucepans?
Carrie Sanders
Consumer - Orange, Texas
I have several Magnalite pots, some 20 years old. They have been through Hurricanes Rita and Ike and are still cooking just as nice as new. I was a little concerned with the salt water damage but decided to try to save them. I used a brillo pad to remove the salt and filled them with water and a touch of bleach (to disinfect) and boiled each pot for 1 hour. Granted, they are not as beautiful but in the south we cook for flavor not to show off pretty pots.
Erica Waters
- Johnson Bayou, Louisiana
My Magnalite pan is bowed on the bottom and I am not able to use it on my new flat surface stove. It is a beautiful pan otherwise. Any idea how to repair / replace this? This seems like a defect in the product that I am just now noticing...
Nadine Ham
- Raleigh North Carolina
The loss of anodization does not harm the cooking ability of the
pots. They will work as well as they ever have. There is an excellent
webpage telling all about Magnalite and the different varieties:
Magnalite Professional Cookware - Legend or
Myth?
I have used mine for years (the original variety) some still have
their anodizing and others don't. They are the best cookware I have
ever owned.
Tom Beeker
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky
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September 1, 2009 I love my Magnalite professional I have used it following mfg curing and cleaning inst. with no problem. Pancakes come out great. I would love a larger one. I am not sure how to get the rubber handle grip off for oven use without tearing it. Any Ideas? Rose Horan
September 7, 2009 I tried the Bon Ami process provided by Pam S of CA today. I washed the pan in hot, soapy dish water, and then put in Bon-Ami [link is to product info at Amazon] and scrubbed the pan with a dish rag (and ruined the dish rag) creating a gray sludge. Rinsed it out and dried the pan. Applied a coat of vegetable oil with paper towels and placed in the oven at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, then wiped out the remaining oil with paper towels. Used it tonight to cook jambalaya (can stick very easily to a pan) with no sticking, no problems. Just like new! Highly recommend you try it! Larry Stiffler
September 14, 2009 I have a huge Magnalite roasting pan that I use several
times a year to cook a traditional old-world fish dish for
large family gatherings. I LOVE THIS PAN, but it absorbs the
fish smell. If I leave it filled with a 50/50 mix of ammonia
and water for about a week, the smell will pretty much be
removed. It's very discolored inside, but I really only care
about getting rid of that smell. S Goldberg
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