Cuisinart Greenchef User manual

Use and Care Guide
Greenchef®Hard Anodized
Non-Stick Cookware
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Lifetime Warranty
Your Cuisinart® Cookware is warranted to be free of defects in material and
workmanship with 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 neces-
sary, 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. (California residents need only supply
proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instruc-
tions.) Please also 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.
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a nonconforming product either to the store
where purchased or to another retail store which sells similar Cuisinart®
products. The retailer then has the option to repair or replace the product,
refer to an independent repair facility, or refund the purchase price (deduct-
ing for depreciation attributable to consumer’s use of the product). If none
of these options results in appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer
may then take the product to an independent repair facility, provided service
is economically feasible. 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, at their preference, return nonconforming
products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by
calling our Consumer Service Center. Cuisinart will be responsible for the
cost of repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such noncon-
forming products 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, dis-
coloration, minor imperfections, slight color variations or other damage to
external or internal surfaces which 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 exclu-
sion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Greenchef®hard anodized non-stick cookWare
Congratulations on your purchase of Cuisinart® Greenchef® Hard
Anodized Non-Stick Cookware! Designed from the inside out
for today’s eco-conscious chef, Greenchef® Cookware combines
uncompromising, superior cooking performance with an eco-
friendly sensibility. We guarantee you a lifetime of healthy cooking
with your Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware.
Before UsinG for the first time
Remove all labels. Wash cookware by hand in warm water with a mild dish
soap. Rinse thoroughly in warm water and wipe dry with a soft dish towel.
heaLthy cookinG, easy cLeaninG
When cooking with your Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware, you do not need
to add oil or butter to prevent foods from sticking. If you wish to enhance the
flavor and appearance of foods, you need add only a minimum amount to the
nonstick surface of your cookware.
enerGy-efficient cookinG
Select a burner size that matches the diameter of the bottom of the pan. When
cooking over a gas burner, make certain that the flame touches only the bottom
of the pan. If the flame extends up the sides of the pan, energy is wasted.
essentiaL PrecaUtions
Never use Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware on high heat or food will burn.
e aluminum core of this cookware heats quickly and its even heat distri-
bution prevents hot spots. We recommend using a low to medium setting for
most cooking. 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
void the warranty, and cause damage to the stovetop.
oVen cookinG temPeratUre
Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware can be used in the oven up to 500°F.
Cookware is broiler safe. Using Cuisinart® Cookware in the oven will cause the
handles as well as the pan to become hot. Use oven mitts when removing the
cookware from the oven.
ProPer cookinG UtensiLs
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils in your Cuisinart®
Greenchef® 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. Slight surface
marks and abrasions are normal and will not affect the performance of the
Cuisinart Ceramica™ coating.
easy maintenance
Let your Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware cool before cleaning.
Cookware should be washed by hand with hot sudsy water and a sponge,
or soft dishcloth. Do not use steel wool or other metal or abrasive pads
that can scratch your cookware. After washing, rinse thoroughly and
dry immediately.
NOTE: Do not put Greenchef® Cookware in the dishwasher, since harsh
detergents will harm it.
cLeaninG the exterior
Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware has a smooth exterior finish, making it easier
to clean and maintain. Food residue or buildup on the exterior of your cook-
ware can easily be removed with hot soapy water and a scrub pad. e exterior
of Cuisinart® Cookware, like other brands, will show wear with continuous
use. is condition will not in any way affect the superior cooking performance
of your cookware.
conVenient storaGe
Hanging pans by their handles on a Cuisinart® cookware rack provides convenient,
safe storage for your Cuisinart® Greenchef® Cookware. Use care if you store
your cookware in cabinets or drawers. Careless stacking and crowding may
cause scratches or chipping of the ceramic interior surface.
dUraBLe cookWare for
a Lifetime of Great meaLs
With a little bit of care, you’ll enjoy a great performance from your Cuisinart®
Greenchef® cookware for years to come. A careful hand washing after each use
is usually all it takes. But if pans become crusty or heavily greased, a couple of
hours soaking in hot sudsy water and a light scrub will have them looking like
new. Seasoning your pans twice a year helps to maintain optimal performance,
and it’s easy! Just add a half-tablespoon of vegetable oil and spread it around
the entire interior, right up to the rim. en place the pan in a preheated 300°F
oven for an hour. Carefully remove the pan, allow it to cool completely, and
wipe off any excess oil with a paper towel. Be gentle with your cookware! Avoid
stacking, which may cause chipping of the ceramic interior. Show it off on a
Cuisinart® cookware rack, or store it carefully, with a little breathing room, in
your kitchen cabinets.