ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware on high heat. Food will burn. The aluminum base or layer make this cookware highly conductive and
efcient for quick, even heat distribution. We recommend using a low to medium setting for most cooking. To boil water, medium-high is sufcient.
Never leave Cuisinart
®
Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner. Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop. Any material, if
heated continuously at a high enough temperature, will begin to decompose, damaging your stovetop or cookware and/or causing personal injury.
Never leave cookware on the stovetop unattended. Do not allow cookware to boil dry. If cookware boils dry, do not remove from the stovetop
immediately. Turn off the heat and allow to cool naturally.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or dish detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the rst time. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish towel.
EASY MAINTENANCE
Immediately after each use, ll the pan with hot water and liquid dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth to remove any
remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or other coarse metal pads that can make scratches. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately for a
awless nish. Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware features oven-safe handles that can withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F. Glass lids are oven
safe to 350°F only. Caution should be used when handling any cookware handles and we recommend the use of potholders.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware is dishwasher safe, but remember that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the dishwasher is carelessly
packed, other dishes or atware may mar the surface of the cookware. Over a long period, regular dishwasher cleaning will eventually scratch any
utensil. We recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware. You may prefer using metal utensils. These may scratch
the cooking surface, but will in no way impair the performance of your Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware. You may use a hand mixer with metal beaters
which can scratch the interior surface, but will not impair the cookware’s performance or its durability. We recommend not using metal utensils in
nonstick cookware as the nonstick coating may be scratched. Refrain from cutting foods or using sharp utensils such as forks, knives, mashers or
whisks that can scratch nonstick cooking surfaces.
TO REMOVE STAINS
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. 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 nonabrasive cleaning product.
TO REMOVE STUBBORN RESIDUE
When food is burned in the pan, a stubborn black residue may remain. If soaking does not loosen it, add water to a depth of one inch in the pan,
then add a tablespoon of dishwasher detergent (a non-lemon product). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool in the pan,
then drain and rinse. Loosen the residue with a sponge or plastic spatula. Repeat if necessary.
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. CAUTION: Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry out this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or
in a well-ventilated room.
FOR USE ON INDUCTION STOVETOPS
Please consult your induction stovetop manual for information on use. Please always center the cooking vessel on the burner for optimal performance.
COOKING ON A GLASS STOVETOP
To avoid scratching a glass cooktop, do not slide cookware on the glass surface. Please consult your glass cooktop manual for information and
recommendations on use.
COOKING OVER A GAS BURNER
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the ame touches only the pan bottom. If the ame comes up the sides of the pan, energy is wasted
and the sides of the pan may become permanently discolored. IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware has exceptionally high
thermal conductivity, and even a low setting on some gas burners will overheat or even burn foods such as thinly sliced onions.
An inexpensive gas “ame-tamer” placed between the burner and the bottom of the pot solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily
available at most hardware stores.
COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
Stainless Cookware can be used in the oven without damage. 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 broiler to table when placed
on a heat-resistant trivet. Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F only. DO NOT place Cuisinart
®
Nonstick Cookware under the broiler.
TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect t 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 to the pan, remove the cover or set it slightly ajar before turning off the heat.
CONVENIENT STORAGE
A cookware rack or pegboard for your Cuisinart® Stainless Cookware provides convenient, safe storage. Stacking and crowding in cabinets or
drawers may cause scratches.
Stainless Cookware
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