how can I restore a Teflon-coated pan to its original non-stick condition?

Answer 1

Take it back to Walmart

Answer 2

Maybe time to toss it and get a healthier pan:

When the health risks of the Teflon production process first became widely known last year, many consumers wondered if they should get rid of their non-stick pots and pans.

While Teflon-maker DuPont insists that its famous coating is safe for cooks as well as eaters, skeptics claim that it’s hard to trust a company that failed to disclose known dangers to workers and neighbors at two of its manufacturing plants, where the incidence of cancers and birth defects has been unusually high.

Answer 3

don't use steel wool pads on my stainless steel pots & pans. You will
need to adjust your cooking methods for using stainless steel if you've
been used to non-stick. Proper deglazing takes care of any stickies on
ss fry pans. If something sticks, scorches, or burns on stainless steel,
sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda into the pan, add enough water
to cover the baking soda by about 1/4" or a little more, bring to a boil
and let soak for 10 min or so. The burnt residue will lift right off.

Answer 4

You can't. In fact, you can get sick if you eat food cooked in a pan where the teflon coating is coming off, that stuff is toxic.
Toss it and get a new one. Don't use metal utensils or brillo pads on the new one.

Answer 5

You can't restore it- only thing is to replace it with a new one. Make sure your kitchen utensils are suitable for a non stick pan.

Answer 6

You can't. That coating is applied under specific conditions, with special machinery at the factory. Toss it and buy a new one.

Answer 7

I don't think you can.Throw it away, especially if the coating has started to come off.

Answer 8

Throw it in the trash can and get another one. It isn't like they are that expensive. To answer though, you can't fix it, hench the reason for my answer, smile.

Answer 9

It was junk when new only buy cast or ss

Answer 10

throw it out, buy a new one