Stovetop Cooking:

• Before using, wash in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry.
• Low to medium heat offers the best cooking performance. Use high heat for boiling only.
• To minimize sticking with frying, sautéing and searing, preheat the pan for one to two minutes over low heat before adding foods.
• Choose a burner that is close in diameter to the pan you’re using. If cooking with gas, adjust the flame so that it does not go up the pan sides.
• PLEASE: Do not leave empty pan on a hot burner or allow to boil dry.

Oven cooking:

• KitchenAid^® Porcelain Stainless Steel Clad pans are oven and broiler safe (except for nonstick skillets, which are oven safe to 500°F and are not broiler safe).
• Always use hot pads when removing pans from the oven. Handles WILL heat up in the oven.

Cooking Utensils:

• Metal utensils are fine to use with KitchenAid^® Porcelain Stainless Steel Clad cookware.
• Minor scratching may occur when using sharp knives in the pan’s interior, although this will not affect the pan’s performance.
• FOR NONSTICK PANS: For maximum long-term nonstick performance, wood or plastic utensils are recommended. Metal utensils may be used with care. Do not cut in pan or stir with sharp forks.

Cleaning:

KitchenAid^® Porcelain Stainless Clad cookware may be washed in the dishwasher with mild gel dishwashing detergents. However, we recommend hand washing to ensure the cookware stays looking its best. Over time, harsh dishwashing detergents may dull the finish. If you notice this occurring, stop using the automatic dishwasher and wash the pans by hand. To polish the stainless steel surface of your pans, use a stainless steel cleaner and rub with a circular motion and soft cloth, wash, rinse and dry. Overheating may cause brown or blue stains on stainless steel. Polishing may remove these stains.

To remove stubborn spots on the porcelain exterior, use a nonabrasive plastic mesh puff or pad. Do not use steel wool, coarse scouring pads or powder.

To prevent water spotting, rinse in hot water after washing and towel dry thoroughly.

Stainless steel lids may be washed in the dishwasher, however over time harsh dishwashing detergents may dull the finish.

If spotted white film appears (caused by minerals from water) try rubbing with a sponge or brush that has been dipped in lemon juice or vinegar. Wash, rinse and towel dry.

PLEASE: Do not use oven cleaners. Do not use steel wool. Do not use harsh detergents or cleaners with chlorine bleach.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

To prevent pans from being knocked off the stove, make sure handles do not stick out past the edge of range top, and do not let them extend over a hot burner.
Depending on burner and pan size, cooking times and temperatures, handles may heat up and require a pot holder. However, always use pot holders to remove hot pans from the oven.