Take care when placing pans on gas hobs as the number of support legs vary and small pans in particular may need a trivet, which most gas hob manufacturers will supply with their hob or can be bought from the separately. The edge of the pot/frying pan is deformed. For that purpose, please observe the following tips: slightly oil the pan before first use and then wash and dry it, repeat the process from time to time if you wash the pan regularly in the dishwasher. The pan has been used on too high a heat or the wrong source of heat for the pan which has resulted in the pan base becoming warped and distorted. Oven safe up to 210°C (max 1 hour) pan alone. Oven safe up to 175°C pan (max 1 hour) with glass lids Always select the proper electric burner size or adjust the gas burner so the flame only touches the bottom of the pan and does not climb up the sides.

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An indicator light on the hob will start flashing if it’s not the correct type of pan, or it will simply not heat up. If the base is stubborn dirt, you can wet the pan soak first with hot water and a good degreasing dishwashing detergent. Next, if necessary, you can clean the pan with a plastic scouring pad and some liquid abrasive cleaning detergent. You can also get hard-anodised or cast aluminium – which looks like cast iron but has the weight and good heat conductivity of aluminium. It is difficult to give a number of years, because the service life will differ depending on the conditions of usage and frequency of use. To extend its service life, you should protect it from unnecessarily high temperatures and refrain from heating a pan empty. A medium to low heat is sufficient. Do not store cooked food for a long time (one day or longer). Where can I buy accessories, consumables or spare parts for my appliance?

Stainless steel pans are designed to last a lifetime, and won’t react with any food types. They’re also dishwasher safe. Stainless steel on its own is liable to hot spots, so copper or aluminium is usually incorporated into the base. A brilliant set, and very clever idea. The pans themselves are the usual high Tefal quality, with excellent coating that feels very durable. The handles feel robust and like they will stand up to plenty of abuse over time - certainly no problems in the few weeks I've had them so far.” This material heats up slowly but retains warmth well, so it’s good for slow, even cooking at a low heat, and achieves the perfect sear on meat. Remember, though, that your food will continue to cook for some time after the heat has been turned off. Special handle (such as wood or removable handles like Ingenio): NO, hand washing only, recommanded with a non-abrasive sponge.

It is also necessary to avoid overheating and scratches, in particular due to use of metal accessories (spatulas, ladles) and/or due to cleaning with a scouring sponge. Traditional cast-iron pans can be used, but be careful not to drag them across the hob as they may cause damage. We recommend to wash the ceramic pan manually, with water and a mild detergent. In this way, it's the most effective. An exterior coating protects your cookware from the harmful consequences of dishwashing. It is therefore extremely important not to damage this coating and we recommend that you avoid the use of scouring pads (Scotch Brite).