Questions? Call the T-fal Consumer Relations Helpline in the USA at 800.395.8325 or in Canada at 800.418.3325 or
visit www.t-falusa.com or www.t-fal.ca.
CLEANING
T-fal NON-STICK COOKWARE
Hand-washing is recommended.
Hand-washing: Always wait for your cookware to cool before cleaning. T-fal cookware is easy to clean in warm, soapy water using a
cloth or sponge. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads such as steel wool, scouring powder or oven cleaner. Stubborn spots
can be removed with cleaners that specify “safe for non-stick surfaces.”
When cleaning glass lids, do not use metal scouring pads or harsh abrasives, as they may scratch and weaken the glass.
Dishwashing: T-fal cookware can be cleaned in a dishwasher, but be advised that hard enamel, brushed aluminum and stainless steel
EXTERIOR finishes may discolor and become dull due to the abrasive nature of dishwasher detergents. These effects are not covered
under the warranty.
Although T-fal Stainless Steel and Tri-Ply cookware is dishwasher safe, handwashing is recommended.
When placing non-stick cookware in the dishwasher, position the items vertically between the spikes of the dishwasher rack to minimize
friction between the non-stick surface and the spikes during the washing cycle. It is recommended to re-season non-stick pans with
cooking oil after every 10 dishwashing cycles.
T-fal STAINLESS STEEL and TRI-PLY COOKWARE
Immerse in hot water. Use a fine powder cleanser with water to form a paste. Apply paste using a soft cloth. Rub in a circular motion
from the center outward. Wash in hot soapy water, dry immediately. For T-fal Stainless Steel Cookware with a copper band or bottom
use any over-the-counter copper cleaner to restore it to its natural luster. DO NOT USE oven cleaners or cleansers with chlorine
bleach. DO NOT USE steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents. Nylon scrubbing pads are safe to use. Be advised that
Stainless Steel EXTERIOR finishes may discolor and become dull due to the abrasive nature of dishwasher detergents. These effects
are not covered under warranty.
Although T-fal Stainless Steel and Tri-Ply cookware is dishwasher safe, handwashing is recommended.
With Stainless Steel cookware, blue or yellow discoloration may appear over time. This is a natural occurrence that may result from
overheating and does not indicate any problem with the cookware. The discoloration can be removed with a special cleaner for
stainless steel cookware, or by adding lemon juice or vinegar to your regular cleaning solution.
T-fal HARD ENAMEL COOKWARE
Be advised that Hard Enamel EXTERIOR finishes may discolor and become dull due to the abrasive nature of dishwasher detergents.
These effects are not covered under warranty.
T-fal COOKWARE WITH POLISHED OR BRUSHED ALUMINUM EXTERIORS
To avoid discoloration, T-fal cookware with polished aluminum or brushed aluminum exteriors should not be cleaned in the dishwasher.
T-fal HARD ANODIZED COOKWARE
Some T-fal cookware with hard anodized exterior is not dishwasher safe. Please refer to cookware outer packaging to determine if your
T-fal hard anodized cookware is dishwasher safe.
T-fal CERAMIC COOKWARE
Dishwasher Safe; however, handwashing is recommended.
DO NOT USE DISHWASHER DETERGENT TABS, AS THE CONCENTRATED CLEANING AGENTS WILL DAMAGE THE
COOKWARE’S FINISH.
• For best results, use only those products which clearly state “safe for cleaning nonstick surfaces.”
• Expert tip: Ceramic coating is easy to clean and offers strong release. However, you may want to add butter or oils to enhance
performance and flavor. Cooking sprays are also safe. Minor surface marring, scratches, or chipping is normal and will not affect the
performance of the coating. Handle the cookware gently to avoid chipping the ceramic surface.
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
• Keep children away from the stove while you are cooking. Be careful around the stove, as heat, steam and splatter can cause injury.
• Do not touch cookware with a wet cloth or potholder or put it on a wet surface. Hot cookware should be placed on heat-resistant
surfaces only.
• Do not add cold water, ice or fully frozen food items directly to a hot pan, as a steam eruption could occur that could cause burns
or other injury to users or bystanders. Be especially cautious in this regard when the pan contains hot oils used during cooking, as
steam eruptions are possible when elements containing water are brought into contact with hot oil.
• When boiling water, add salt to water only after it has come to a boil to keep salt grains from damaging the steel components of the
cookware.
• Do not combine cookware to make a double boiler. These pieces are not designed for that purpose, and such use could result in
steam-related burns or other injury to users or bystanders.
• T-fal cookware cannot be used in a microwave, under a broiler, over a campfire or on any type of grill, and should not be placed in the
oven during the self-clean cycle.
• T-fal cookware is compatible with gas, spiral or solid electric, ceramic (radiant) and halogen rangetops. See packaging for further
details. T-fal stainless steel products are suitable for use on all types of rangetops, including induction.
