cuisinart Stainless Cookware Owner’s Manual
- July 4, 2024
- Cuisinart
Table of Contents
Stainless Cookware
Stainless Cookware
ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart® Stainless Cookware on high heat. Food will burn. The
aluminum base or layer make 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. Any material, if heated continuously at a high
enough temperature, will begin to decompose, damaging your stovetop or
cookware and/or causing personal injury. Never leave cookware on the stovetop
unattended. Do not allow cookware to boil dry. If cookware boils dry, do not
remove from the stovetop immediately. Turn off the heat and allow to cool
naturally.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or dish detergent, or in
a dishwasher, before using for the first time. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry
immediately with a soft dish towel.
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 coarse metal pads
that can make scratches. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately for a flawless
finish. Cuisinart® Stainless Cookware features oven-safe handles that can
withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F. Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F
only. Caution should be used when handling any cookware handles and we
recommend the use of potholders.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart® Stainless Cookware 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. We recommend
using a non-lemon detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your Cuisinart® 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®
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. We recommend not using metal utensils in nonstick cookware
as the nonstick coating may be scratched. Refrain from cutting foods or using
sharp utensils such as forks, knives, mashers or whisks that can scratch
nonstick cooking surfaces.
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 nonabrasive cleaning product.
TO REMOVE STUBBORN RESIDUE
When food is burned in the pan, a stubborn black residue may remain. If
soaking does not loosen it, add water to a depth of one inch in the pan, then
add a tablespoon of dishwasher detergent (a non-lemon product). Bring to a
boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then drain
and rinse. Loosen the residue with a sponge or plastic spatula. Repeat if
necessary.
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 this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a well-ventilated
room.
FOR USE ON INDUCTION STOVETOPS
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®
Stainless Cookware has exceptionally high thermal conductivity, 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® 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. Glass lids are oven safe to 450°F only. DO NOT place
Cuisinart® Nonstick Cookware under the broiler.
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® Stainless Cookware provides
convenient, safe storage. Stacking and crowding in cabinets or drawers may
cause scratches.
LIFETIME WARRANTY (U.S. and CANADA ONLY)
This warranty is available to consumers who purchase directly from Cuisinart
or an authorized Cuisinart reseller only. You are a consumer if you own
Cuisinart® Stainless Steel Cookware that was purchased at retail for personal,
family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law,
this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or
owners or consumers who purchase from unauthorized Cuisinart resellers. Your
Cuisinart® Cookware is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship under normal home use from the date of original purchase
throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your
Cuisinart® Cookware should fail within the generous warranty period, we will
repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To obtain a return
shipping label, visit us at https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-
assistance/product-inquiry. Or call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190 to speak with a
representative.
This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse, or abuse, including
damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains,
discoloration, or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not
impair the functional utility of the cookware.
This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product (a) to the store where it
was purchased or (b) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of
the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preference,
either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair
facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount
directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the
above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the
consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility, if
service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart, and not the
consumer, will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference, return
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190. To obtain a return
shipping label, visit us at https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-
assistance/product-inquiry. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the
repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products
under warranty.
References
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