C L a s s i C s t a i n L e s s C o o k W a r e
Cuisinart Chefs Classic Non-Stick Stainless is an investment that will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively designed alumi- num encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity and even heat distribution to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere. When properly cared for, your Cuisinart Chefs 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 cookwares original beauty.
n essentiaL PreCautions
Never use Cuisinart Chefs Classic Non-Stick Stainless Cookware on high heat. Foodwillburn.Thealuminum encapsulatedbasemakesthiscookwarehighlyconductiveand efficientforquick,evenheatdistribution.Werecommendusing alowtomediumsettingformostcookingtasks.Toboilwater, medium-highissufficient.NeverleaveCuisinartCookware,or anypan,emptyoverahotburner.Doingsocanruinthepan andmaycausedamagetothestovetop.
n 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. Rinsethoroughlyandimmediatelywipedrywithasoftdish towel;oryoumayalsoplaceyourCuisinartChefsClassic Non-StickStainlesscookwareintoadishwasherbeforefirstuse.
n easy maintenanCe
LetyourCuisinartChefsClassicNon-StickStainlesscool beforecleaning.Thereinforcednonsticksystemandthepolished exteriorensureeasycleaning.Cookwareshouldbewashedbyhand withhotsudsywaterandaspongeorsoftdishclothorputintothe dishwasher.Donotusesteelwoolorothermetalorabrasivepads thatcouldscratchyourcookware.
n What aBout the dishWasher?
ThoughCuisinartChefsClassicNon-StickStainlessis dishwashersafe,soilfromotherdishesmaybeabrasive.Ifthe dishwasheriscarelesslypacked,otherdishesorflatwaremaymar thesurfaceofthecookware.Overalongperiod,regulardishwasher cleaningwilleventuallyscratchanycookware.Werecommend usinganon-lemondetergent.
n ProPer Cooking utensiLs
WerecommendusingplasticorwoodenutensilsinyourCuisinart Cookwaretomaintainitsappearanceandperformance.Refrain fromcuttingfoodsorusingsharputensilssuchasforks,knives, mashersorwhisksthatcanscratchthecookingsurface.
n to remove stains
Calciuminyourwatermayleaveamulticoloredstainonthe outsideofyourcookware.Thisisfromaharmlessdepositand canberemovedwithalittlewarmvinegar.Certainfoodssuchas pastaoroatmealmayleavealightresidueorcloudyappearance. Thiscanbeeasilyremovedwithanyofthesecleaningproducts: BonAmi,CameoStainlessSteelorMetalCleaner,Nevr-Dull.
n to remove Burner stains
Stainsontheoutsidebottom(notsides)ofpanscanberemoved withanovencleaner.Followthemanufacturersdirectionsand sprayorbrushthecleanerononlytheoutsidebottomofthepan. Ifthedirectionscallforusingthecleanerinawarmoven,heatthe panbeforeapplyingthecleaner.Rinsethoroughlyaftercleaning.
n Cooking over a gas Burner
Whencookingoveragasburner,makecertaintheflametouches onlythepanbottom.Iftheflamecomesupthesidesofthepan, energyiswastedandthesidesofthepanmaybecomepermanently discolored.
importaNt Note: Cuisinart Chefs 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.
n Cooking temPerature in oven
CuisinartChefsClassicNon-StickStainlesscanbeusedinthe ovenwithoutdamagetothecookware.Naturally,thehandleas wellasthepanwillbecomehot.Usepotholderstopreventburns. Thecookwarecanbeusedintheovenatanybakingtemperature upto500Fandcangofromburnertotablewhenplacedona heat-resistanttrivet.
n to Break a vaCuum seaL
Theuniquelydesignedrimsandcoversformaperfectfittoreduce theevaporationofliquids.Ifyouleavethecoveronafterturning theheatdownoroff,apartialvacuummayformwhichwillseal thelidtothepan.Tobreaktheseal,turnontheheatforafew moments,an