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• When using induction noises are possible, particularly when using high power
levels. These noises are caused by resonances between individual heat sources
and items of cookware and are normal.
• The excellent heat conduction of the cookware means you can continue to cook
on a medium heat after initial frying or boiling, in this way saving energy.
• Do not heat the cookware for long periods when it is empty. When using
induction cookers, the cookware heats up rapidly, therefore never heat the
cookware when it is empty and always use a medium heat setting!
• Avoid pulling or pushing the cookware on delicate surfaces (glass ceramic,
induction or halogen) to avoid scratches.
• Do not leave children unsupervised in the reach of hot cookware and hot stove
tops.
• If you lift the lid during cooking, hot steam escapes from the pan. Please use a
pan holder to avoid burns.
2. Cleaning and care instructions of your cookware:
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Before using for the first time, remove all packaging material and labels and
clean the product in warm soapy water to remove any dust or particles it could
have picked up during production and packaging.
• Never add cold water to a hot pan after use. Allow pan to cool down a bit,
then fill it with hot water to prevent overheating from burned-in fat residues
(cooking oils evaporate at approx. 200 °C / 392 °F).
• All you need for cleaning is hot, soapy water together with a soft sponge, rinse
well in warm water and dry. While Berndes has superior coatings, it is always
necessary to wash thoroughly between uses. Any residue left by not cleaning
will create a residue barrier over the non-stick coating, leaving the pan sticky
and hard to use. Over the time this residue barrier can cause overheating
damage.
• Your cookware will last longer if you wash it by hand. After time, harsh
temperatures and detergents in the dishwasher may damage your cookware or
lead to oxidation.
• Always avoid washing products with wooden handles in the dishwasher as,
over time, this will dry out the wood and cause damage to your handles.
• Do not store cookware while still wet.
• Any discolouration on the base of cast aluminum cookware is a harmless
aluminum oxidation. It does not pose a health risk and does not affect the
function of your cookware. The combination of water hardness, cleaning agent
and temperature /moisture conditions in the dishwasher accelerates the natural
oxidation process. This will void your warranty.
• Stack the utensil carefully, making sure not to scratch the coated surface. This
will prolong its working life.
• Special instructions for non-stick coatings
- Non-stick coatings are not scratch-proof. For this reason, do not use sharp
or pointed objects. We recommend kitchen utensils made of wood, plastic
or silicone.
- An exception are products from the “Enduro” series with especially hard
silicon crystals in the surface. Here the use of metal kitchen helpers is also
allowed, but no cutting.
• Special instructions for ceramic and quartz coatings (b.nature)
- These types of coating are extremely hard and scratch-resistant, but it has a
limited impact-resistance. For products without trimmed rim, never bang
utensils or lids onto the rim of the cookware. This could result in chipping
and damage of your coating. To prevent wear over the long term, please use
kitchen utensils made of plastic or wood and do not use sharp or pointed
objects.
- Your cookware will last longer if you do not put it in the dishwasher. The
cleaning agents used in dishwashers are often too aggressive and in the long
term they cause a decrease of non-stick effect.
- An initial non-stick effect will decrease with the life of your cookware and is
not comparable with the long-lasting non-stick properties of PTFE coatings.
When frying, always use a small amount of oil or fat.
