Is it safe to use nonstick cookware for gluten-free cooking?
Nonstick cookware is generally safe to use for gluten-free cooking.
Gluten can become trapped in scratches in the nonstick coating, so to avoid cross-contamination, always follow the use & care guidelines included with your product. Avoid using metal utensils, which can scratch the cooking surface, and always cook on low to medium heat to avoid damaging the coating.
To furth avoid any chance of cross-contamination when cooking gluten-free, we suggest separating the cookware and utensils used for gluten-free cooking from the other pieces of cookware and utensils that you or your family use.
Is Nonstick Cookware Harmful to My Pets?
Is cooking with nonstick cookware harmful to my pets?
When used properly, nonstick cookware is not harmful to pets.
Household fumes can be hazardous to small pets. Due to their small size and sensitive respiratory systems, birds in particular are vulnerable to fumes caused by burning foods or overheating cooking sprays, oils, fats, margarine, and butter. Scorched plastic handles, utensils, and polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) nonstick coating that has become damaged due to cooking with too high temperatures can also emit fumes harmful to birds.
For safety reasons, never cook with animals in or near the kitchen.
How do I clean my nonstick pan?
We recommend washing nonstick cookware by hand, using a mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft nylon brush or nylon scrub pad. This will remove food and grease particles that may burn when your pan is reheated.
If food remains on the nonstick surface, boil a mixture of two parts water and one part white vinegar in your pan on medium heat for 5–10 minutes to dislodge food particles. Let stand until cooled, then wash with warm, soapy water, and a soft nylon brush. Rinse and dry.
Even if your nonstick product is labeled as dishwasher safe, washing it by hand helps it last much longer. Extremely hot water and harsh detergents will cause cookware coatings (including nonstick) to deteriorate faster than if they are washed by hand.
Degreasers can be used to clean oil residue from nonstick cookware. We have tested the following brands and they all work well: Simple Green, LA’s Totally Awesome Orange All Purpose Degreasers, Oil Eater, and Easy Off. After using degreaser, be sure to wash and rinse your nonstick cookware thoroughly before cooking with it again.
*Do not use steel wool or any abrasive cleansers when cleaning nonstick cookware.
Can this product be used with high heat?
The use of high heat is not recommend for most cookware. Continuous high heat may damage pots and pans that have a nonstick coating, resulting in a higher chance of food sticking and discoloration of the cooking surface.
To avoid damaging your pans, we recommend cooking on low to medium heat. Because our products conduct heat extremely well at lower temperatures, high heat is not needed to brown or sear foods. To get the char you want, simply preheat the pan on medium heat for at least one minute before adding food to its surface.
Overheating pans will void your product warranty.
That said, some cookware is better at tolerating high-seat cooking. Always refer to your product’s use & care guidelines before cooking.
What will void the warranty on my product?
Examples of product misuse that will void your product warranty：
grease build up on your product due to cleaning neglect
a hard anodized cookware exposed to dishwasher use.
porcelain enamel exteriors washed in the dishwasher
cookware that has been overheated
oven cleaner being used on a pan
improper cleaning using a metal scouring pad
Why does my dinnerware have scratches?
Scratching is a normal part of the use of stoneware and porcelain as well as other dinnerware surfaces. As part of normal use of silverware on the plate surface, you may see scratches or marks on the surface. This is not a defect in the product.