Wash the wok with hot water and mild dish soap
Scrub off any factory coating
Rinse thoroughly
Dry completely
Place the wok on high heat
Heat until the metal darkens
Turn the wok to heat all sides evenly
Let the wok cool slightly
Add a thin layer of high-smoke-point oil
Wipe the oil over the entire inside surface
Heat the wok until it smokes
Continue heating until the oil stops smoking
Let the wok cool
Wipe out excess oil
Repeat the oiling and heating process 2–4 times
Let the wok cool completely
Wipe with a clean paper towel
Store in a dry place