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CUISINART® CONTOUR STAINLESS COOKWARE
Cuisinart®
Contour 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®
Contour 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® Contour Stainless Cookware on high
heat. Food will burn. The aluminum encapsulated base
makes this cookware highly conductive and ecient for
quick, even heat distribution. We recommend using a low to
medium setting for most cooking. To boil water, medium-
high is sucient. Never leave Cuisinart® Cookware or any pan
empty over a hot burner. Doing so can ruin the pan and cause
damage to the stovetop, as well as void the warranty. 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 o 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® Contour 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 may cause scratches.
Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately for a flawless finish.
Cuisinart® Contour Stainless cookware is oven safe up to
500°F. Note: Glass covers are only oven safe up to 350°F.
Caution should be used when handling any cookware handles
and we recommend the use of potholders.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart® Contour 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 utensil. In
addition, we recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your
Cuisinart® Contour 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® Contour
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.
CAUTION: Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry out
the following procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or
in a well-ventilated room.
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 the outside
bottom of the pan only. If the directions call for using the
cleaner in a warm oven, heat the pan before applying the
cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart® Contour 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 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.
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.
FOR USE ON INDUCTION STOVETOPS
Please consult your induction stovetop manual for information
on use. Please always center the cooking vessel for optimal
performance.
COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart® Contour 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.
TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
The cookware’s uniquely designed rims and covers form a
perfect fit to reduce the evaporation of liquids. If you leave a
cover on after turning the heat down or o, a partial vacuum
may form which will seal the cover to the pan. To break the
seal, turn on the heat for a few moments, and the cover will
come o easily. If you don’t want the cover to seal to the pan,
remove it or set it slightly ajar before turning o the heat.
CONVENIENT STORAGE
A cookware rack or pegboard for your Cuisinart® Contour
Stainless Cookware provides convenient, safe storage.
Stacking and crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause
scratches.