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Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless is an investment that
will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively designed alumi-
num encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity and even
heat distribution to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere.
When properly cared for, your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick
Stainless Cookware will provide countless years of service and pleasure.
Follow the use and care suggestions in this leaflet to preserve and
maintain the cookware’s original beauty.
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essentiaL PreCautions
Never use Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless
Cookware on high heat. Food will burn. The aluminum
encapsulated base makes this cookware highly conductive and
efficient for quick, even heat distribution. We recommend using
a low to medium setting for most cooking tasks. 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 may cause damage to the stovetop.
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Before using
Wash your new cookware in warm water with a mild soap or
dish detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first
time. Rinse thoroughly and immediately wipe dry with a soft dish
towel; or you may also place your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless cookware into a dishwasher before first use.
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easy maintenanCe
Let your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless cool
before cleaning. The reinforced nonstick system and the polished
exterior ensure easy cleaning. Cookware should be washed by hand
with hot sudsy water and a sponge or soft dishcloth or put into the
dishwasher. Do not use steel wool or other metal or abrasive pads
that could scratch your cookware.
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What aBout the dishWasher?
Though Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless is
dishwasher safe, 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 cookware. We recommend
using a non-lemon detergent.
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ProPer Cooking utensiLs
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils in your Cuisinart
®
Cookware to maintain its appearance and performance. Refrain
from cutting foods or using sharp utensils such as forks, knives,
mashers or whisks that can scratch the cooking surface.
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to remove stains
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain on the
outside of your cookware. 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 of these cleaning products:
Bon Ami
®
, Cameo
®
Stainless Steel or Metal Cleaner, Nevr-Dull
®
.
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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.
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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
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick
Stainless Cookware has exceptionally high thermoconductivity,
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 or kitchen stores.
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Cooking temPerature in oven
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless can be used in the
oven without damage to the cookware. 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 table when placed on a
heat-resistant trivet.
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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 itself to the pan, simply remove the cover or set it slightly
ajar before turning the heat down or off.
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Convenient storage
A cookware rack or pegboard provides convenient, safe storage for
your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Non-Stick Stainless Cookware.
Stacking and crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.
