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Cuisinart
Chef's Classic
Color Series Stainless is an investment
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that will prove its worth every time you use it. The exclusively
designed aluminum 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
Color Series Stainless Cookware will
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give countless years of service and pleasure. Follow the use and
care suggestions in this leaflet to preserve and maintain the
cookware's original beauty.
Cookware on high heat. Food will burn. The aluminum
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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. To boil water, medium-
high is sufficient. High heat and/or extended flame may cause
will not affect the cookware's performance. Never leave
discoloration to the color of the cookware. Any discoloration
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Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner.
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Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop.
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Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or dish
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dishtowel,
detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first time.
or you may place your Cuisinart
Series cookware in a dishwasher.
Immediately after each use, fill the pan with hot water and liquid
dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth
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to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or
other metal pads that make coarse scratches. Rinse thoroughly
and dry immediately for a flawless finish. Cuisinart
Classic
Stainless Color Series features oven-safe handles that can
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withstand oven temperatures up to 400°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.
Cuisinart
Chef's Classic
Stainless Color Series is dishwasher safe,
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but remember that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the
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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 but will not affect its
safety or performance. We recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your
Cuisinart
Chef's Classic
Stainless Color Series Cookware. You
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may prefer using metal utensils. These may scratch the cooking
surface, but will in no way impair the performance of your
Cuisinart
Chef's Classic
Stainless Cookware. You may use a hand
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mixer with metal beaters which can scratch the interior surface but
will not impair the cookware's performance or its durability.
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Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. This is from
a harmless deposit and can be removed with a little warm vinegar.
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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
Cleaner, Nevr-Dull
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
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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.
Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of pans can be removed
with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer's directions and
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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.
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
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wasted and the sides of the pan may become permanently discolored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart
Series 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 stores.
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Chef's Classic
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used in the oven without damage. Naturally, the handle as well as the
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pan will become hot. Use potholders to prevent burns. The cookware
can be used in the oven at any baking temperature up to 400°F and
can go from burner to oven to table when placed on a heat-resistant
trivet. Glass lids are oven-safe to 350°F only.
The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect fit to reduce
the evaporation of liquids. If you leave the cover on after turning
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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.
A cookware rack or pegboard for your Cuisinart
Stainless Color Series Cookware provides convenient, safe storage.
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Stacking and crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.
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