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Cleaning & Care
Important Safeguards (cont’d)
• Do NOT use glass lids that have cracks, chips or scratches, and do NOT attempt
to make repairs to damaged cookware. Using damaged lids or cookware could
lead to them shattering or injuries to users or bystandsers.
• Do NOT place hot glass lids under cold water, as the temperature change can
break the glass. This is not covered under the warranty.
• IF YOUR LID DOES NOT HAVE A STEAM VENT: When leaving a covered pan
on the burner after the heat is turned down, be sure to leave the cover ajar or the
steam vent open or else a vacuum seal may form. If a vacuum seal does form, do
NOT attempt to remove the cover from the pan.
HANDLES AND KNOBS:
•The handles and knobs can get very hot under certain conditions. As a general
precaution we always recommend the use of a pot holder for all cookware.
• When cooking, make sure handles are not positioned over other hot burners.
• Some handles and knobs that are attached with screws may loosen over time. If
this occurs, they should be re-tightened. Do not over-tighten as this could result in
damage to the lid or knob. If the screw cannot be tightened or if handles are riveted
or welded, call Wards customer service (see last page) for assistance.
Your aluminum cookware set consists of the following pieces:
Sauce Pan (1 qt.) with lid and non-stick interior
Sauce Pan (2 qt.) with lid and non-stick interior
Stock Pot (3 qt.) with lid and non-stick interior
Dutch Oven (5 qt.) with lid and non-stick interior
Frying Pan (10" diam. x 23⁄4" h) with non-stick interior
Frying Pan (81⁄4" diam. x 2" h) with non-stick interior
• We recommend that you only hand wash your aluminum cookware.
• Always wait for your cookware to cool before cleaning. Our cookware is easy to
clean in warm, soapy water using a cloth or sponge.
• NEVER use abrasive cleaners or oven cleaners. 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.
NOTE: To avoid discoloration, our cookware with polished aluminum or decal alumi-
num exteriors should not be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Parts & Features
General Safety Precautions
• 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 pot holder, 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
steam eruption could occur and cause burns or other injury to users or
bystanders.
• Be especially cautious 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 de-
signed for that purpose, and such use could result in steam-related burns or
other injury to users or bystanders.
• Our cookware cannot be used in a microwave, under a broiler, over a campre or
on any type of grill.
• Our cookware is compatible with gas, spiral, ceramic and glass electric range
burner tops. It cannot be used on an induction cooker.
• Do NOT use metal utensils or cut food with a knife on the non-stick cooking sur-
face. This will cause the non-stick coating to peel over time.
Q: If the cookware is accidentally overheated, will there be hazardous fumes?
A: Any material overheated at a high enough temperature will emit fumes. Fumes
from overheated non-stick cookware will not adversely affect humans or house-
hold pets with the exception of certain exotic birds. Users should observe good
cooking practices and never allow non-stick cookware to overheat. For safety,
always keep birds in a well-ventilated room away from the kitchen.
Q: What could happen if the non-stick coating peeled and was accidentally ingested?
A: Our non-stick coating is formulated not to chip or peel under normal household
use. Accidental ingestion of a small quantity is not harmful.
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