Preheat
Preheat the pan using the heat setting you intend to use when cooking, before adding butter or
oil.
Do not rush the preheating process by using high heat.
Experiment with heat settings; start with medium heat and adjust as needed.
Use high heat for boiling liquids only.
Use medium-high heat for searing, sautéing, frying and stir-frying.
Use a medium heat setting for reducing liquids, pancakes, sandwiches and omelettes.
Use low heat to warm foods, simmer or prepare delicate sauces.
For searing, sautéing and pan-frying, preheat the pan using the heat setting you intend to use
when cooking before adding oil.
Butter or Oil
Use the 'butter test' to determine whether your pan is hot enough for sautéing. Simply wipe a dab
of butter on the bottom of the pan. If it bubbles briskly without burning, your pan is perfectly
preheated.
Allow the oil or butter to heat for a minute before adding food to the pan.
Oven & Broiler Use
Cookware is oven safe to 500°F.
Tempered glass covers are oven safe to 450°F.
CAUTION!!! Use caution when using Calphalon cookware in the oven. Handles will become
very hot. Always use a potholder or oven mitt to prevent burns when removing pans from the
oven.
Handles
Always use caution when cooking on the stovetop or when using cookware in the oven.
Short handles, high cooking temperatures and long cooking times can cause handles to get hot on
the stovetop or when used in the oven.
Utensils
Safe for use with metal spatulas, spoons and whisks, as well as nylon, silicone, coated or wooden
utensils. Do not use other types of metal utensils, appliances or sharp instruments to cut, chop,
