On Feb 26, 8:12 am, "Terry" > wrote:
> I do very little cooking. The two frying pans I have will not do hash-
> browns. I have tried non stick spray and oil/butter.

What do you mean it "will not do hashbrowns"? Do you mean the
potatoes stick to the pan? Are you using oil or trying to do them
dry? Or do you mean they won't achieve the crustiness you're looking
for? The answers are quite different depending on what you mean.
>
> Anyone want to recommend an inexpensive one?

No. All cheap ones are functionally the same.
>
> Also, would putting the pan in the dishwasher ruin the non stick
> surface?

Depends on the pan, but if they are adequate pans and you are using
them properly you should never need to do so. They should clean very
quickly with a wipe of a paper towel or a swish of a soapy sponge. If
somehow you are getting stuck-on food when you cook with them, throw
them away. -aem