Aluminium and stainless steel woks
require minimum care.

Caring For Your Wok

Your wok needs special care for its quality to be maintained. The type of care depends on the material of which it is made:

New steel woks come with a rust-resistant coating that must be removed before using. To remove this coating, thoroughly scrub the wok and lid inside and out with a cleaner or scouring pad and hot soapy water. Then, rinse the wok thoroughly with hot water and dry it with a towel. To make sure the wok is completely dry, heat it on your range for a few minutes. Season the wok before using, and reseason after each use.

Woks made of aluminum or stainless steel require minimum care. Clean them in hot soapy water after each use and use an aluminum or stainless steel cleaner after every few uses. The cleaner helps to keep the outside of the wok looking shiny and new. Some aluminum and stainless steel woks have interior nonstick coatings that need seasoning. Because the methods for seasoning and cleaning these woks depend on the type of coating, first check the manufacturer's directions. Most nonstick coatings need a thorough cleaning and drying, then a small amount of cooking oil rubbed over the interior surface. Also, you should never scrub a wok's nonstick coating with any type of abrasive. All woks need to be stored in a well-ventilated place.

Follow the manufacturer's directions for cleaning an electric wok. If your wok is immersible for washing, be sure to remove any parts not immersible, such as the heat control. Thoroughly dry every part of the wok before you reassemble it or plug it in.