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VARDAGEN Frying pan, carbon steel, 28 cm
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205.813.33After 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!
Product features
15 year guarantee
- Oven-safe
- Compatible with all hobs
More information
Material
- Basematerial:
- Steel, Oil
- Handle:
- Steel, Paint
Care
Handwash only.
Suitable for use on gas hob.
Suitable for use on induction hob.
Suitable for use on glass ceramic hob.
Suitable for use on cast iron hob.
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.
Advice and care instructions
VARDAGEN Frying pan205.813.33
VARDAGEN Frying pan, carbon steel, 28 cm
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.
Works well on all types of hobs, including induction hob.
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.
To season a carbon steel pan on the hob 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.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Material
- Basematerial:
- Steel, Oil
- Handle:
- Steel, Paint
Care
Handwash only.
Suitable for use on gas hob.
Suitable for use on induction hob.
Suitable for use on glass ceramic hob.
Suitable for use on cast iron hob.
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.
- The pot/pan gets hot during use. Therefore, always use pot holders when moving it.
Advice and care instructions
VARDAGEN Frying pan205.813.33
- 205.813.33
1 × VARDAGEN
Frying pan- Width: 29 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Length: 51 cm
- Weight: 2.31 kg
Reviews
Poor qualityAnonymous reviewerSeasoned exactly as per the instructions, the pan is now sticky with a brown layer coated which couldn't be removed at all. Washing using scrub and nothing else worked. Dried and stored, but came back to find it all rusted!! Absolutely disappointing. I am an owner of an old IKEA Vardagen from 2022, and it is such a good quality - still not a single mark of rust. Best quality. Completely non stick. Followed the same instructions as well. It was a completely satisfactory product. So the issue is with this model (the design has been changed recently, and probably the material from the looks of it!)
Superb pan - if you know how to prepare it.Anonymous reviewerThis is a professional chefs pan. It needs to be seasoned before use. If you look at the pictures, the one out of the box is silver. The one that is properly seasoned, is black. Also, remember to have a tea towel handy when you grab the handle after cooking. You'll only forget once :-)
New frying panAnonymous reviewerOnce seasoned great pan,
Very poor productAnonymous reviewerAfter 2 uses of frying an egg and making omelette it is very challenging to clean. Point where there are black marks appearing on the pan. Very disappointed as feels and looks good quality. Hoping Ikea will accept a return as product not fit for purpose.
The worst pot ever Anonymous reviewerI don’t even know how to describe the rusty look of the pan well before use!! I thrashed it because it looked awful!!
Rusting Anonymous reviewerPreheated on the medium heat after first use it went black and after washing rusts appeared
Absolutely WASTE of money Anonymous reviewerI bought the item, was thinking good product, but absolutely waste of money, unfortunately IKEA refused to refund.
Excellent after properly seasoningAnonymous reviewerI can see many people here do not know how to use carbon steel pans despite clear instructions and then leave bad reviews. I was impressed how cleanly my fried egg slid off the pan after seasoning. The smallest size is perfect for omelettes! It’s quite weighty, which I like.
the worst quality I've seenAnonymous reviewerThe worst quality I've ever encountered. After frying eggplant for the first time, I couldn't wash it by hand and put it in the dishwasher. It's dishwasher safe, but afterward, rust stains appeared both inside and outside the pan.
Excellent valueAnonymous reviewerThis has replaced our previous cardin steel pan because it works so well. Even heat distribution and great non stock once seasoned. And this cost less than our previous pan. Great value.
great pan for a great price !Anonymous reviewerthis is a great pan made of quality steel while not being too heavy. when properly seasoned and well looked after it performs great.
all of the low star reviews complaining about rusting are clearly not looking after it properly (properly seasoning, not putting in dishwasher, thoroughly drying after washing, and applying a thin layer of oil once dry if you’re in a humid environment)
the only thing that could be improved is the way the handle is attached at the open rivets are more likely collect grime/rust over time but it should still last plenty of years and is absolutely amazing for the price !
Great frying pan, but it requires patience from day one.Anonymous reviewerI followed the tiny manual and seasoned the pan 3 times until it turned light brown. For the first test, I sautéed vegetable scraps and rinsed it with hot water.
Then, I cooked chicken wings. When trying to flip them, they stuck a bit and lost some skin. I wondered if I’d been fooled. But on the other side, I stayed patient for more minutes. When I flipped them, they had a beautiful golden crust. I knew I did it right!
However, during the first wash, I impatiently used steel wool and scraped off the seasoning. After drying it, I reheated the pan and applied lard to re-season it. I now repeat this maintenance after every wash. Since then, no pork, beef, lamb, or chicken sticks at all.
This pan demands proper seasoning, immense patience, and some troubleshooting with A.I. But if you put in the effort, you get an affordable, amazing pan with excellent Maillard reaction. Hope this helps anyone frustrated with this pan regain their joy of cooking.
I'm disappointed with product and the way my complaint was handledAnonymous reviewerBought and seasoned before first use as instructions advised. Started rusting after first two uses. Wanted to return it as its been less than 3 weeks in which I tried everything to stop the rust from coming back. Even tried oiling it as soon as i dry it. Return got denied customer service saying there's no quality issue. The other reviews this pan has seem to disagree. I was then accused of not following instructions of use. It is a pan. It should not require more than two brain cells to use it correctly. There are runaway retards out there in the woods boiling mushrooms and what not in leaves over a camping fire having a better cooking experience than this pan is trying to sell you for £30. Cracking an egg on the bins outside during the heatwave would probably be a safer eating experience.
Properly Seasoned, Poor PerformanceAnonymous reviewerI carefully followed the seasoning instructions before the first use, hoping to get great performance from this pan. Unfortunately, it has been a nightmare ever since. Despite seasoning it exactly as directed, food sticks badly, burns easily, and the cooking surface has become increasingly difficult to use. The pan now looks and performs worse than when it was new, and cleaning it is a constant struggle. Very disappointing, especially after taking the time to prepare it properly. I would not buy this again. Would love to have my money back.
Stained after one useAnonymous reviewerI won’t clean properly and it has been used once. Disappointed.
Rust after first washAnonymous reviewerI washed it before use like you should do, put it to dry and noticed rust droplets on the tea towel. But ignore it!
Today we used it, first time, even when we followed the instructions all the food stuck to the pan, and now it’s stained really bad and the rust droplets are more visible.
Shame we can’t attach pictures.
Don’t spend £30 on it!
A professional panAnonymous reviewerA superb pan. If you are a good cook or a chef, you will not buy better than this. It is superb has tens of uses. It makes the best tart tatans and it cooks a perfect pizza (pan on the stove drop the pizza dough that’s slightly add your toppings straight into the oven for 10 minutes. You’ll never need to go to Zizzis again. follow the instructions keep the panel well seasoned and it will last forever.
Not non stick, rust after the first use! Anonymous reviewerI follow the instructions on how to season the pan before the first use. I use this to fry an egg, the egg got stuck to the bottom totally. Clean and dry the pan according to the instruction after the first use, it just got rust after I took it out to use for the second time. Try to season it again after the second use. No luck , still rust. I won’t recommend this frying pan!
Rusty frying pan!!!Anonymous reviewerIf I could give a 0 star for this product I would. It is very unlike IKEA to sell such bad quality product and at an exorbitant price!. I can’t believe I spent £25 on this and £29 on the larger one. Now I’m stuck with two brand new rusted frying pans.
Heavy and difficult to use for everyday cookingAnonymous reviewerThis pan is much heavier than expected and quite difficult to use. Food burns and sticks easily unless I use a lot of oil, which makes it inconvenient for everyday cooking. Cleaning after use is also troublesome because the bottom gets burnt quickly. It might work better for steak or fish, but I would not recommend it for regular stir frying.
Customer reviews
3.2Average rating
395Reviews
3.2Average rating
395Reviews
