Quote Originally Posted by Galena View Post
Ouch, Jeff. I would start by using white vinegar, enough to cover the bottom of the pan and let it sit awhile to help loosen up the burnt stuff. Then - drawing on my past experience in a fine-dining resto as a dishwasher - then REALLY scrubbing at it with those green scouring pads, try some baking soda too and lots of elbow grease. Go to Bulk Barn and get a lot of baking soda (it's very cheap) - make sure it isn't baking powder, which looks just like it but is 3x more $$$!! I would NOT use SOS pads due to the chemicals in them. That and the fact that they seem to rust out right after you use them! Then rinse is best you can with multiple changes of hot water til there is no odour of any kind left. Hope this works!!
The green scouring pads will scratch the mirror finish right off the pans! I say this as I scrubbed a small section in the middle of the 2'x4' back pan and now it has a scrub mark of scratches. Baking soda and water paste will help and it will neutralize any pan cleaner if you go the way, rinse, rinse, and do another to make sure.