In order to make optimal use of your non-stick coating and prevent it from being damaged, we would like to point out the following care & use instructions:
1. Do not rush the preheating process by using excessive heat.
For optimal frying results, start by heating the pan for a few seconds at a low to medium heat before adding oil or butter. Do not heat your pan by using the maximum temperature of your hob.
2. Never overheat the fats you use in the pan
Fats start to carbonize when they are overheated and that damages the coating of your pan. How fast fat carbonizes depends on the type of oil or butter you use and their smoking point. We recommend to avoid extra vierge olive oil!
3.Wear and tear of your cookware and its non-stick coating is normal. Over time there is a natural reduction of your pan’s non-stick properties. This process is accelerated by prolonged exposure of the non-stick surface to high heat, which causes carbonisation of food and oil.
4. Never use metal utensils on a non-stick surface. Do not cut foods while they are in the cookware or use sharpe-edged items as it may scratch or cut the non-stick surface. Plastic, rubber or wooden utensils are recommended to protect your cookware’s non-stick finish.
5. Allow cookware to air cool, and clean thoroughly after every use.
6. If carbonisation of food and oil on your non-stick coating occurs, or there are difficult to clean food deposits, after cleaning, partially fill the cookware with hot water and quickly bring the water to the boil. After draining the pan, scrub the pan with a sponge or pot and pan brush using hot soapy water.
7. Storing cookware along with other metal implements can cause scratches or chipping on the surface of the non-stick coating. Usage of pan protectors in between two pans is adviced for ultimate protection of the non-stick coating.