VITA VERDE Expert Frying Pan Set User Guide

VITAVERDETM 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.

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.

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 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 is 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.

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 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 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 cutting (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 cleaner, 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.

Important to know

• The VitaVerde™ Expert+ Cookware is not oven safe.
• Do not allow children near the hob while cooking.
• Do not use 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 chipping in 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!

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