Cuisinart Cookware Use and Care Guide
Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless is an investment that will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively designed aluminum encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity and even heat distribution to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere. When properly cared for, your Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless Cookware will provide countless years of service and pleasure. Follow the use and care suggestions in this leaflet to preserve and maintain the cookware’s original beauty.
Essential Precautions
Never use Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless Cookware on high heat. Food will burn. The aluminum encapsulated base makes this cookware highly conductive and efficient for quick, even heat distribution. We recommend using a low to medium setting for most cooking tasks. To boil water, medium-high is sufficient. Never leave Cuisinart® Cookware, or any pan, empty over a hot burner. Doing so can ruin the pan and may cause damage to the stovetop.
Before Using
Wash your new cookware in warm water with a mild soap or dish detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first time. Rinse thoroughly and immediately wipe dry with a soft dish towel; or you may also place your Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless cookware into a dishwasher before first use.
Easy Maintenance
Let your Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless cool before cleaning. The reinforced nonstick system and the polished exterior ensure easy cleaning. Cookware should be washed by hand with hot sudsy water and a sponge or soft dishcloth or put into the dishwasher. Do not use steel wool or other metal or abrasive pads that could scratch your cookware.
What About The Dishwasher?
Though Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless is dishwasher safe, soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the dishwasher is carelessly packed, other dishes or flatware may mar the surface of the cookware. Over a long period, regular dishwasher cleaning will eventually scratch any cookware. We recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
Proper Cooking Utensils
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils in your Cuisinart® Cookware to maintain its appearance and performance. Refrain from cutting foods or using sharp utensils such as forks, knives, mashers or whisks that can scratch the cooking surface.
To Remove Stains
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain on the outside of your cookware. This is from a harmless deposit and can be removed with a little warm vinegar. Certain foods such as pasta or oatmeal may leave a light residue or cloudy appearance. This can be easily removed with any of these cleaning products: Bon Ami®, Cameo® Stainless Steel or Metal Cleaner, Nevr-Dull®.
To Remove Burner Stains
Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of pans can be removed with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and spray or brush the cleaner on only the outside bottom of the pan. If the directions call for using the cleaner in a warm oven, heat the pan before applying the cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
Cooking Over a Gas Burner
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the flame touches only the pan bottom. If the flame comes up the sides of the pan, energy is wasted and the sides of the pan may become permanently discolored.
Important Note: Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless Cookware has exceptionally high thermoconductivity, and even a low setting on some gas burners will overheat or even burn foods, such as thinly sliced onions. An inexpensive gas “flame-tamer” placed between the burner and the bottom of the pot solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily available at most hardware or kitchen stores.
Cooking Temperature in Oven
Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless can be used in the oven without damage to the cookware. Naturally, the handle as well as the pan will become hot. Use potholders to prevent burns. The cookware can be used in the oven at any baking temperature up to 500°F and can go from burner to table when placed on a heat-resistant trivet.
To Break A Vacuum Seal
The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect fit to reduce the evaporation of liquids. If you leave the cover on after turning the heat down or off, a partial vacuum may form which will seal the lid to the pan. To break the seal, turn on the heat for a few moments, and the cover will come off easily. If you don’t want the lid to seal itself to the pan, simply remove the cover or set it slightly ajar before turning the heat down or off.
Convenient Storage
A cookware rack or pegboard provides convenient, safe storage for your Cuisinart® Chef’s Classic™ Non-Stick Stainless Cookware. Stacking and crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.
