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VARDAGEN Frying pan, carbon steel, 28 cm (11 ")
Price $ 34.99
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Key features
15 year limited warranty
- Oven-safe
- Compatible with all cooktops
After seasoning, this robust carbon steel pan gets a non-stick surface that prevents food from sticking, giving a great browning. You'll be able to use it for delicious dinners year after year!
Article Number405.813.32
Product details
When seasoned properly, the carbon steel pan develops a dark non-stick surface, making it great for cooking tasty food without sticking. And it only gets better the more the pan is used.
Suitable for all types of cooktops, including induction cooktops.
Can also be used in the oven since it is made entirely of metal.
Made from carbon steel, which spreads heat evenly, keeps the pan warm for a long time, and gives food an even browning.
The dark-grey sloping handle provides good balance when lifting and moving the frying pan.
The design of the handles reduces heat transfer.
You can use all types of utensils, including metal utensils.
15-year Limited Warranty. Read about the terms in the Limited Warranty brochure.
Good to know
To season a carbon steel pan on the cooktop or in the oven, follow the instructions provided with the pan, in the packaging or at ikea.com.
Wash this product before using it for the first time.
This product is pre-treated with vegetable oil.
If corrosion or food stains arise, or if food burns and sticks, the pot/pan can be cleaned with steel wool or an abrasive sponge and then re-seasoned.
Materials and care
Material
- Main parts:
- Steel, Oil
- Handle:
- Steel, Paint
Care
Handwash only.
Suitable for use on gas cooktop.
Suitable for use on induction cooktop.
Suitable for use on ceramic glass cooktop.
Suitable for use on electric cooktop.
Oven-safe.
Wash and season this product before using it for the first time. How to season the product, see product information on our web or the information that comes with the product.
Safety and compliance
The pot/pan gets hot during use. Therefore, always use pot holders when moving it.
Assembly and documents
Advice and care instructions
VARDAGEN Frying pan405.813.32Measurements
- Diameter: 28 cm (11 ")
- Height: 5 cm (2 ")
- Length including handles: 50 cm (19 ¾ ")
Packaging
VARDAGEN
Article Number405.813.32- Width: 29 cm (11 ½ ")
- Height: 15 cm (5 ¾ ")
- Length: 51 cm (20 ")
- Weight: 2.29 kg (5 lb 1 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Works great if seasoned properlyHemantSeasoned in oven. Turned out golden brown after 3 rounds. It has become non stick. Retains heat well.
Rusty, very bad qualityNavThe quality of this pan is very bad. Rusty after one wash
Disappointed with product quality and store return policyMadhuI purchased this pan and carefully followed all the recommended seasoning instructions. Unfortunately, after the very first use, the pan oxidized and turned our food completely black.
I requested an express return online, but when I brought it to the store, the customer service agent refused to accept it. They told me they would not take it back because it had been used once.
This is incredibly disappointing. IKEA claims to value customer service, and this product explicitly lists a 15-year warranty.
I hope management sees this and helps resolve the issue.
Great carbon steel panIsaacThe pan requires some extra attention because it is carbon steel, but it is worth it as it works great once properly prepared. It feels high quality and cooks food very evenly and with a nice sear
Very 👎 Seyed GholamaliNo steel
Rusted in 1 use.SunilI’m disappointed with this purchase. After carefully following the care instructions, the frying pan developed rust after just one use. This is not something I expected from IKEA, given its reputation for reliable products.
When I approached the store for a return, the request was declined, which was quite frustrating considering the condition of the item after minimal use. I’m sharing this experience so other customers can be aware before purchasing.
I would appreciate it if this issue could be reviewed and a fair resolution provided.
Excellent QualityDanielaPeople, you must read about carbon steel pans maintenance. Never, never use soap or soapy water on them. The seasoning is important and after years of use they become the best. These pans have been used in restaurants and households for hundreds years. If it has a food burn, I lightly use a plastic scraper.
Disappointed Faiz AhamedI purchased this pan just 3 hours ago and followed the recommended seasoning process. Unfortunately, during seasoning it appears to have oxidized, developed a sticky surface, and now looks unsuitable for use. This is quite disappointing for a brand-new product and raises concerns about its quality.
I would appreciate it if IKEA could review this issue and accept a return or exchange.
Great pan, good value for moneyPhilipthis pan needs to be seasoned before using, and there are lots of good sites that have detailed instructions. It works best if you season it in the oven. When you season it properly it’s great to use - the food doesn’t stick, and it heats evenly across the surface. The enamelled handle means it can’t go in the oven at high heat, but for stove top use it’s great to use.
It’s hard to beat the price for a good carbon steel pan.
Non-stickKevinProper seasoning before use made this pan nicely non-stick. It has become my main pan, and I keep it on my stovetop at all times. It's very sturdy and should last a long time.
Love this panDanFollowed the seasoning instructions, works great! Had been looking for replacement for no-stick and great value
Very poor qualityPeterI run a catering business so I go through lots of pots and pans. I purchased this item as a test to see whether it could hold up to sustained use in a professional kitchen, with the intention of getting many more if it performed. Unfortunately it didn’t. Despite seasoning it perfectly, something about the way this pan retains heat doesn’t allow the oil to fully polymerize. This leads to it flaking off with every use, and then rusting upon washing. My local IKEA refuses to take it back since it’s “too used” after not even a week, but how else am I supposed to know if it works without using it? Take it from me, a professional chef who uses plenty of carbon steel, this one’s a dud.
Excellent alternative to non-stick pansKuenI had trouble seasoning properly and ended up having to remove seasoning and start all over. Went online and watched a bunch of Youtube videos on blueing and seasoning and followed those instructions instead of the instructions with the Vardagen manual. For those who say it rusted on first use, was it seasoning rather than rust that you were seeing? I googled how to tell the difference between rust and seasoning and it made me wonder if your rust was actually discoloration from seasoning. Anyways, the road to proper seasoning is tough but once your pan is seasoned well, it works great. Easy to clean. Clean immediately after removing food from the pan. Put just a small amount of hot water in pan and dislodge stuck on food bits as water bubbles and rinse with hot water so as not to shock the steel pan. Dry on hot stove completely, put oil in and wipe evenly. Can heat until oil smokes, but not necessary. I just bought 2 more Vardagen CS pans of different sizes. Very impressed with it.
Worst pan I ever had DorotaI seasoned this pan according the instructions. After one use the rust showed up on the pan. Unfortunately rust is not covered by warranty . I’m very disappointed with this product.
Beurk! La pire poêle au monde! Marie-EveElle s’est mise à rouiller après une seule utilisation! N’achetez pas!
Excellent carbon steel pan!NathanI have used these pans for over a year and have found them to be wonderful. Please know, these pans must be seasoned prior to use. Over time they will turn dark brown/black. This is how they are supposed to look. Do not soak them in the sink, do not put them in the dishwasher. Watch a video on YouTube to learn how to season and care for carbon steel pans and you will be reward with a pan that will last for ever and be a joy to cook in AND you will avoid teflon ending up in your food.
People should read the instructions - It's a great pan!BryanIf people would just read instructions that come with this pan, they would realize that it needs to be seasoned. Carbon steel pans MUST BE SEASONED before use.
The most terrible item I have seen.DidarI bought this and at the very first time I used it got rust and whatever I tried never worked, I am a hundred percent sure this profuct is a wrong material for kitchen but IKEA has disappointed me a lot and they did not help at all, I really do not want to be at Ikea for a long time. This is the worst thing I have bought for kitchen and from Ikea. If you read this , do not buy and save your money.
Needs to be seasoned before useIlaineI see a lot of negative reviews here about rust and food sticking. It's clear to me that a lot of customers aren't seasoning their pan before use. This is a great product at a great price -- but you need to know what you're buying and how to use it.
Please learn to season your pan before use.
Disappointed and Frustrated – Would Not RecommendPramukI purchased this item a couple of weeks ago and have been thoroughly disappointed. The surface became extremely sticky after just a couple of uses—frying some prawns and an egg. Cleaning it has been a nightmare; regular dishwashing liquids don’t work at all. Despite following standard care instructions, the stickiness + marks persists, making it practically unusable.
This has honestly been one of the most frustrating purchases I’ve made from IKEA. I had higher expectations. I wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone—save yourself the trouble and avoid it.
Customer reviews
3.1Average rating
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3.1Average rating
308Reviews
