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How do you season the HexClad 13-inch Hybrid Griddle Pan?

By Smoov Discovery · Updated November 2, 2026

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HexClad 13-inch Hybrid Griddle Pan

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HexClad 13" Hybrid Griddle Pan (CWGD13-C)

13-inch griddleTri-ply hybrid constructionInduction-readyMetal-utensil and dishwasher safe
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Short answer

To season the HexClad 13-inch Hybrid Griddle Pan, heat it on medium-low, spread 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil around the cooking surface, and leave it on the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. After that, HexClad suggests starting at lower temperatures, since its medium heat is similar to medium-high with other cookware. For tough stains, soak in warm soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub with a sponge.

At a glance

Best for

  • Cooking larger pieces and batches
  • Flipping and browning: HexClad says the wider cooking surface makes flipping easier and gives more space for browning
  • Induction cooktops

Skip it if

  • You want to cook on high heat by habit: HexClad says its medium is similar to medium-high on other cookware

What we like

  • Hybrid stainless-steel and nonstick surface, per HexClad
  • Tri-ply construction that HexClad says heats quickly and evenly
  • Metal-utensil and dishwasher safe
  • Induction-ready
  • Lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects

Good to know

  • HexClad says temporary staining can occur because the pan contains stainless steel
  • HexClad's own pages list different oven-safe temperatures, so check its care documentation before high-heat oven use
  • HexClad's warranty excludes damage from improper use, including excessive heat

Seasoning and first-use basics for the 13-inch griddle

A short three-step seasoning

HexClad's care instructions are to heat the pan to medium-low, spread 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil around the interior, and leave it on the heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

Use less heat than you are used to

HexClad says cooking on medium with its pans is similar to medium-high with other cookware brands, and advises starting on lower temperatures. Its warranty excludes damage from improper use, including excessive heat.

Why the surface is built this way

HexClad describes the griddle's hybrid technology as combining stainless steel and nonstick for browning and easy clean-up, with tri-ply construction that heats quickly and evenly.

Room to cook

HexClad calls this 13-inch griddle ideal for larger pieces and batches, with a wider cooking surface for easier flipping. Its Canadian store lists a 12.2-inch (31 cm) flat bottom.

How to use it

  1. Heat the pan to medium-low heat.
  2. Spread 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil around the interior of the pan.
  3. Leave it on the heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. When cooking, start on lower temperatures: HexClad says its medium is similar to medium-high with other brands.
  5. For tougher stains, soak in warm soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub with a sponge.

Steps from HexClad's Proper Use and Care page and the griddle's product pages.

Key details

Model
CWGD13-C
Size
13 inch
Flat bottom diameter
12.2 in (31 cm)
Depth
0.8 in (2 cm)
Length
21.7 in (55 cm)
Weight
3.0 lb (1.34 kg)
Construction
Tri-ply, hybrid stainless steel and nonstick
Nonstick
TerraBond ceramic nonstick, which HexClad says is PFAS-free
Cooktops
Induction-ready
Care
Dishwasher safe; metal-utensil safe
Warranty
Lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects

Measurements and SKU from HexClad's Canadian store page for this griddle; other details from HexClad's US product and care pages.

Questions buyers ask

How do I season the HexClad griddle?

HexClad's care page gives seasoning steps: heat the pan to medium-low, spread 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil around the interior, and leave it on the heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

What heat should I cook on?

HexClad says to start on lower temperatures, because medium with HexClad is similar to medium-high with other cookware brands.

Can I use metal utensils on it?

Yes. HexClad says the griddle is metal-utensil safe.

Can it go in the dishwasher?

HexClad lists the griddle as dishwasher-safe. For tougher stains, it suggests a 10 to 15 minute soak in warm soapy water followed by a scrub with a sponge.

Will it work on an induction cooktop?

HexClad says the griddle is induction-ready.

Why does my pan have stains?

HexClad says temporary staining can occur because its hybrid pans contain stainless steel.

The bottom line

Seasoning the HexClad 13-inch Hybrid Griddle Pan takes a few minutes: medium-low heat, a teaspoon of vegetable oil, two to three minutes. After that, cook a notch lower than you would with other pans and soak stubborn stains in warm soapy water before scrubbing.

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Sources

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