"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
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> On http://www.panman.com/cleaning.html says:
>
> I DO NOT recommend the following methods of cleaning:
>
> Self Cleaning Oven - Although not as great a risk as throwing it in a
> fire, the intense heat of a self cleaning can warp a skillet. There is
> also a risk of warping the piece.
>
> I recall that this was suggested, and think it is an excellent idea.
> Hmm - warping?
>
> I have some old pans and skillets, Griswold and Wagner and 2 without
> any name at all, as well as 2 new Lodge skillets that I'd like to
> clean up. I guess the answer is, if you are worried, don't do it. But
> Lordy, it's a lot of scrubbing if I don't use the oven.
>
> After cleaning, I'm going to use either lard or food grade coconut oil.
> Any comments?
> Dee

I throw them in my wood burning stove, when it is full of red hot coals.
Take it out in the morning, clean it up, and season.