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CUISINART
®
BLACK STAINLESS COLLECTION
Cuisinart
®
Black Stainless Cookware 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
®
Black Stainless Cookware will give 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
®
Black
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.
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 cause damage to the stovetop. Never leave cookware
on the stovetop unattended. Cookware that overheats or boils dry
may begin to decompose and melt, resulting in damage to your
stovetop or cookware and/or creating a risk of personal injury. If
cookware overheats, do not remove from the stovetop immediately.
Turn off the heat and allow the cookware to cool naturally before
removing from the stovetop.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or dish
detergent before using for the first time. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry immediately with a soft dish towel, or you may place your
Cuisinart
®
Black
Stainless Cookware in a dishwasher.
EASY MAINTENANCE
Immediately after each use, fill 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 metal pads that are coarse and will scratch the
surface. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately for a flawless
finish.
Cuisinart
®
Black
Stainless features oven-safe handles that can
withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F. Caution should be used
when handling any cookware handles, and we recommend the use
of potholders.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tempered glass covers are oven safe
to 350˚F only.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart
®
Black
Stainless is dishwasher safe, but remember
that 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 pan. We recommend using a non-lemon
detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your
Cuisinart
®
Black
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
®
Black
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.
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 non-
abrasive cleaning product.
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 the cleaning
procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a well-ventilated
room.
FOR USE ON INDUCTION STOVETOP
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 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
®
Black
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 stores.
COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
Black
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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Tempered glass covers are oven safe
to 350˚F only.
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 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
®
Black
Stainless
Cookware provides convenient, safe storage. Stacking and
crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.