Cuisinart CHEF'S CLASSIC COLOR Series User manual

Use and Care Guide
Classic Stainless Cookware
METALLIC RED
CHEF’S CLASSIC™COLOR SERIES COOKWARE
LIFETIME WARRANTY
Your Cuisinart®Chef’s Classic™Color Series Stainless Cookware is warranted
to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal home use from
the date of original purchase throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime. If your
cookware should prove to be defective within your lifetime, we will repair it (or,
if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you, except for shipping and
handling. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center
toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to Consumer Service Center, Cuisinart, 150
Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $7.00
for shipping and handling of the product. Be sure to include a return address,
description of the product problem, phone number, and any other information
pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order.
NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that
is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service.
Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that
are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under
warranty.
This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse,
including damage caused by overheating, and it does not apply to scratches, stains,
discoloration or other damage to external or internal surfaces that does not impair
the functional utility of the cookware.
This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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rights, which vary from state to state.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-
726-0190 for shipping instructions. California law provides that for In-Warranty
Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming
product (a) to the store where it was purchased or (b) to another retail store that
sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to
its preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent
repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount
directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above
two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer
may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair
can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart, and not the consumer, will be
responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement or refund
for nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference, return
nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary,
replacement, by calling our Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190.
Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping
and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.
©2012 Cuisinart
150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Printed in China 12CW135801
Any trademarks or service marks of third parties used herein are
the trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
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METALLIC RED
CLASSIC STAINLESS COOKWARE
Cuisinart®Chef ’s Classic™Color Series Stainless is an investment
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
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.
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ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Color Series Stainless
Cookware on high heat. Food will burn. The aluminum
encapsulated base makes this cookware highly conductive and
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low to medium setting for most cooking. To boil water, medium-
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Cuisinart
®
Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner.
Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop.
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BEFORE USING
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Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dishtowel,
or you may place your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Color
Series cookware in a dishwasher.
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EASY MAINTENANCE
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dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth
to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or
other metal pads that make coarse scratches. Rinse thoroughly
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®
Chef’s
Classic
™
Stainless Color Series features oven-safe handles that can
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.
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WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Color Series is dishwasher safe,
but remember that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the
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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.
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WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Color Series Cookware. You
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
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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TO REMOVE STAINS
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. 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 STUBBORN RESIDUE
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
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.
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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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this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a
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COOKING OVER A GAS BURNER
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wasted and the sides of the pan may become permanently discolored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Color
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COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Color Series Cookware can be
used in the oven without damage. 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 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.
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TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
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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 to the pan, remove the cover or set it slightly ajar before
turning off the heat.
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CONVENIENT STORAGE
A cookware rack or pegboard for your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Color Series Cookware provides convenient, safe storage.
Stacking and crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.