VITA VERDE Expert Frying Pan Set User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: VITA VERDE

Table of Contents

VITA VERDE™CARE AND USE INSTRUCTIONS
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

User Manual

VITA VERDE™CARE AND USE INSTRUCTIONS

How to use your VitaVerde™ cookware
Before First Use:

Remove all packaging materials and labels. Please recycle waste properly.
Wash in warm soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Recommendations for best cooking and frying results:

Never leave empty cookware on a hot burner—doing so can permanently damage your cookware and hob.
Do not allow the cookware to boil or cook dry.
Cook on a burner that is similar in base diameter to the pan you have selected.
When cooking on gas, adjust the flame so it does not flare up the sides of the pan.
Remove food from the refrigerator 10 minutes before you intend to cook or fry.
When cooking on induction (only if your cookware is suitable for induction) or gas, the cookware heats up very quickly: therefore be especially careful not to use high heat.

Recommendations for best cooking and frying results:

Cooking with oils and fats:
We recommend using oil or butter, suitable for baking and frying (i.e. oils with a high smoke point).
Check the label of your butter or oil to see make sure it’s suitable for cooking.
Do not use any type of oil sprays, including aerosols, mist, and pump sprays. :
We recommend using oil or butter, suitable for baking and frying (i.e. oils with a high smoke point).
Check the label of your butter or oil to see make sure it’s suitable for cooking.
Do not use any type of oil sprays, including aerosols, mist, and pump sprays.

2) Care and Cleaning:

Always start with a clean pan.
Allow the pan to cool and then clean it thoroughly after each use.
Your VitaVerde ™ product can be cleaned in the dishwasher. To preserve the non-stick performance of your cookware, however, it’s recommended to wash it in warm soapy water, rinse and then dry it with a towel. Ceramic non-stick coatings can break down in the dishwasher due to the high salt content, bleach, and phosphates of some dishwashing detergents.
Take care to ensure that your hob and your VitaVerde™ product are kept free from debris so as not to scratch the stovetop.
Bare aluminum rims or rivets can discolor in the dishwasher, but this will not affect the performance of your pan.

3) Cookware with ceramic non-stick coating:

How to maintain the non-stick layer
The ceramic non-stick coating distributes heat very efficiently, so heat settings are important. Lower heat settings conserve energy and minimize the carbonization of food and oils.
Always use appropriate heat settings for your ingredients.
Wear and tear of your cookware and its ceramic non-stick coating is normal. Over time there is a natural reduction of your pan’s non-stick properties. This process is accelerated by prolonged exposure of the non-stick surface to high heat, which causes the carbonization of food and oil. The ceramic nonstick coating can withstand accidental overheating up to 450°C for short periods, which is a safety feature. This means that if your cookware is accidentally overheated, no toxic fumes will be released. In addition, the coating itself will not blister or peel.
This durable cookware can still be used if your cookware’s nonstick properties have worn off completely, but you will have to use more butter or oil.
Nylon, silicone, or wooden utensils are recommended to prolong the life of your pan. The coating, however, cannot withstand sharp objects or cuts (e.g. metal utensils such as forks and knives).
Do not hit your spatula or utensils on the edge, rim, or surface of your cookware.
Do not cut food while it is in the pan.
Do not use sharp steel wool or nylon scrubbing pads.
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or products containing chlorine bleach. Do not gouge the non-stick coating.
Deposits (called carbonization) can form on the non-stick coating as a result of prolonged exposure to high heat while cooking with fats and oils. High heat can carbonize oil and fat, which may accelerate the loss of non-stick performance. If this happens, empty any loose food, partly fill the pan with warm water and let it come to a quick boil, the food should be easily wiped away with a soapy sponge.
For tougher burns, we recommend a melamine foam sponge, available in most grocery, department, and hardware stores.

4) Important to know

The VitaVerde™ Expert+ Cookware is not oven safe.
Do not allow children near the hob while cooking.
Do not use it in a microwave.
Do not submerge a hot lid or hot cookware in cold water.
To avoid injury, always use caution when handling hot cookware.
For safety reasons, never leave cookware unattended while in use, and make sure the handles do not extend over the edge of a hot burner or flame.
Lids and handles may become hot during prolonged cooking.
Use caution when removing lids or lifting with the handles. If necessary, always use dry oven gloves or cold holders.
Always check the instructions before using cookware that has Bakelite handles, silicone-wrapped handles, or glass lids in an oven.

Storing Pans:
Storing pans alongside sharp metal implements can cause scratches or chips on the surface of the non-stick coating and the cookware’s edges. Always nest your non-stick cookware carefully, and don’t put lids with thin sharp edges inside your cookware. We recommend using pan protectors. We wish you a lot of cooking pleasure!