How can I prevent rust and keep stuff from sticking to the cast iron grates on my new stove? Seasoning?
I reasonable bought a new stainless steel frigidaire gas range. It has cast iron grates and a sling iron griddle that fits over the center burner. I have read a lot about spice cast iron cookware and BBQ grates so I'm pretty sure I should occasion the griddle. However, I'm not sure about the grates themselves. From my reading it sounds like some people have a fine kettle of fish with the grates rusting on the bottom and causing the stovetop to discolor. Frigidaire's website even has an FAQ about the bottom of the grates rusting. Their explanation is to rub vegetable oil on the bottom of the grates after cleaning before putting them back on the stove. However, I read somewhere else that relish with vegetable oil can make stuff sticky. I'm worried not only about rust on the bottom of the grates but also about chow sticking to the tops. Obviously I wouldn't be cooking on the grates but I have to brook I'm a bit of a messy cook and my teenager is even worse about sloshing things out of a pan. Any thoughts on the nicest way to prepare my grates before use and how I should care for them over the long term? I think the grates have some compassionate of seal or coating everywhere but the bottom but I'm not sure. I don't think they are porcelain coated because they have a realistic grey look and an uncoated feel. Thanks!








