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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
Here's the video you're looking for to explain the difference stages.
ALWAYS make sure there is no water in your hot pan before adding oil.
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This is a terrible trick for precisely that reason you warned. All it takes is one of those decent sized blobs of water to be left in the pan to cause (not just spattering) but some of the oil to get vaporized with the steam, which will ignite a hell of a lot easier. This is why you don't put water on oil fire.
You could flick a few dribbles of water into the pan, maybe, just to ensure they float, but you're better just feeling the heat, then adding the oil and letting it heat (if needs a few more seconds) until it starts shimmering, or wisps of smoke appear.