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That plastic smell sounds like rancid lard or crisco to me...if you have a clean cycle I would use it (after removing all flammable/ meltable parts) or submerge in it the white ash of a camp fire(preferred). Failing that use steel wool with a paste of dish soap and baking soda to remove the seasoning. The pan probably didn't get used for a long time and went rancid. If it still smells allow your pan to sit in water...it will rust and the season will come off. remove the rust with the steel wool. Baste with solid cooking fat or olive oil and submerge in white hot campfire ash or in a 400 degree or higher oven (and a cookie sheet below to catch grease drips) for about 40 minutes. Wipe with rag or paper towel to remove excess oil. Use regularly,lightly oil and avoid dish soap to avoid having to do all this work again . I have had mine for 15 years and it still works jim dandy. My aunt is still using my great grandma's set and it's been in use for 80 plus years and still works great...actually better than mine because it has more season.