TEFAL NON-STICK COOKWARE Quick reference guide

THERMO-SPOT™ TECHNOLOGY
Tefal cookware comes both with and without Thermo-Spot™
technology. No more undercooked meat and soggy potatoes because
your pan is not hot enough. Thermo-Spot™, the first built in heat
indicator, tells you when the pan is at the perfect cooking temperature.
Cold: - Thermo-Spot™ pattern is visible in the dark red spot. Wait! The
spot turns solid red when the pan is perfectly preheated and ready to
cook. When the spot turns solid red, reduce the heat to maintain the
temperature. This Thermo-Spot technology should therefore help to
prevent you overheating the pan.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Use energy efficient cooking methods:
Pans should cover the hob ring or burner as close to the base diameter
as possible.
If using a gas burner do not allow the flames to show around the sides
of the pan.
The use of the lid when cooking considerably reduces energy consumption.
Use the minimum amount of water in pans and bring to the boil quickly
before reducing to a simmer.
WARRANTY
TEFAL guarantees the handles, body, knobs, lids and fixings of this cooking
product from the date of purchase for a period of 12 months against any
manufacturing defects. The non-stick coating is guaranteed for the life of
the pan against blistering or peeling. This warranty does not cover damage
caused by incorrect use, professional use or if the product is knocked or
dropped. It does not cover stains, discolouration or scratches on the inside
or outside of the product due to normal wear and tear.
TEFAL guarantees that the non-stick coating complies with regulations
covering materials in contact with food.
Your statutory rights are not affected by any statements in this document
Ref: 2010906500
HANDLES, KNOBS AND LIDS
After washing, allow sufficient time for knobs and handles to drain.
We recommend the use of oven gloves when lifting pans and lids fitted
with stainless steel handles and knobs.
Plastic and wooden handles may become hot after prolonged use – in
which case, use oven gloves.
Handles and knobs may loosen after a time due to the continual heating
and cooling of the fixing. If this occurs carefully re-tighten using an
appropriate screwdriver, but do not over-tighten.
Only use your pan in an oven if it states on the packaging
that it is suitable for oven use and do not exceed the
recommended temperature.
Only stainless steel lids may be washed in a dishwasher. Aluminium
type lids should always be washed by hand.
Glass lids are heat resistant up to a maximum temperature of 260ºC
(500ºF). However, if dropped or subjected to extreme temperature
changes, they may shatter (let glass lids cool down before putting into
water). This is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Tefal cookware items that come with stainless steel handles with
silicone inserts are oven safe up to 260ºC (500ºF), Gas Mark 9 for a
maximum of one hour at a time.
Plastic knobs and handles with a metal insert can be put into the oven
up to 180ºC (350ºF), Gas Mark 4 for a maximum of one hour.
Plastic knobs and handles with a non-metal insert should not be put in
the oven.
Please read these instructions carefully to obtain
the best results from this product.
Please retain these “USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS”
for future reference.
Depending on the range of your cookware, it is manufactured from
either aluminium, cast aluminium or a combination of stainless
steel and aluminium.
Depending on the range of your cookware, the claimed dimensions
may be either the diameter taken from the inner or outer side walls
at the top of the rim, or just before any rolled lip. Please
consult the packaging or catalogue for further information.
USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKWARE
HELPLINE
If you require replacement lids, knobs or handles, or if you have
any problems and queries please call our Helpline
0845 602 1454. UK (Calls charged at local rate)
[phone] Ireland.
Alternatively consult our website www.tefal.co.uk
Tefal® is a registered trademark of Tefal® S.A. France - 74150 Rumilly, France
HOB SUITABILITY (See also the sections below)
Ensure suitability for your hob by referring to the symbols displayed on
the sleeve, packaging or catalogue.
Always dry the base of your cookware before cooking, especially if you
use it on a ceramic, halogen or induction hob, otherwise the pan may
stick to the hob.
Depending on your hob type, the base of your pan may become marked
or scratched. This is normal.
Centre your pan over the heat source (this prevents damage to the
handle and exterior coating).
Small pans may need careful placement on the support legs of
gas hobs.
USE OF CERAMIC AND HALOGEN HOBS
On a ceramic hob, take care that your hob and the base of the pan/pot
are perfectly clean (to avoid anything getting trapped between the pan
and the hob, thereby scratching the hob).
Never drag pans across the surface – always lift the pans off.
USE OF INDUCTION HOBS
Induction is a heating method, which is much faster and more powerful
than other heat sources.
To guarantee the performance of your pan, never heat it when empty
because this could damage the non-stick coating and warp the base.
You should also consult the operating instructions for your induction
hob.
For the special induction base of your pan, dry it each time you wash it.
Yellowing is normal, use washing-up liquid and an abrasive sponge only
on the stainless steel base to restore its appearance.
The efficiency of the pan may be affected by the diameter and power of
your hob.

IF YOUR COOKWARE IS STAINLESS STEEL
For regular care, clean your pans with hot water, liquid detergent and a
sponge (scouring powder and scouring pads are not recommended).
Clean pans thoroughly with a special cleaning agent for stainless
steel cookware.
The following may occur due to inadequate cleaning or leaving to boil dry:-
- White spots (e.g. from boiling potatoes), white fine scale, rainbow
effect/iridescent glints, brown drying rings (watermarks).
- A blue or yellow discolouration may appear on your products; this is a
natural occurrence with stainless steel pans, due to overheating and
is in no way harmful.
- All the above can be removed with a special cleaner for stainless steel
pans. Lemon juice or white vinegar can also be added to the cleaner
if desired, for best results.
Application of white vinegar may remove some of the discolouration in
the first instance without use of the above.
Never use bleach or chlorine based products on your pans as it is
extremely corrosive to stainless steel, even when diluted. It will cause
tiny pits to appear in the surface of the steel which may be unsightly
and will affect the cooking performance.
If you burn food in pans which have a stainless steel interior, fill them
with warm water and washing up liquid and leave to soak for about an
hour. Afterwards wash them with washing-up liquid and a sponge.
Hard to remove food deposits may require soaking in hot soapy water
to loosen, if soaking is not enough, scrub with a non-metallic scouring
pad suitable for the purpose.
Do not allow to boil dry as this may cause discolouration, damage to
the pan, and/or failure of the base.
In the event of overheating the cookware should not be moved but
should be left to cool first, due to the danger of the potentially molten
aluminium within the encapsulated base.
Avoid using your pans to store acidic, salty or fatty foods before or
after cooking.
Add salt to water only after it has come to the boil (to avoid salt grains
attacking the steel).
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GENERAL SAFETY ADVICE
Tefal cookware should never be used in a microwave.
We do not recommend using these pans for deep frying
(e.g. chips, samosas etc.).
Never leave the handle of your pan sticking out over the
edge of the hob.
Exercise due care when cooking near children, animals
and certain handicapped people. Never put a hot pan on
the floor or near the edge of a kitchen surface. Let it cool
down and keep out of reach.
Use a lid to prevent burns caused by splashing.
By following these care instructions, you will prevent the
emission of fumes from pans and food that have been
overheated. These fumes could be dangerous for animals
with very sensitive respiratory systems such as birds. We
recommend that birds should not be kept in the kitchen.
Care should always be exercised when cooking with oil,
the pan should not be overfilled or too high a heat used
(consult oil manufacturer’s information).
In general, we recommend using oven gloves when
holding handles and knobs.
In the event of a pan fire turn off the heat supply and
place a dampened towel over the pan and leave for 30
minutes before removing.
Never leave food cooking unattended.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging, stickers, labels and tags.
Wash in warm, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Before using non-stick interiors for the first time, condition the pan
by spreading one teaspoon of cooking oil over the interior with a
clean cloth. Wipe off any excess.
USING YOUR COOKWARE
Choose a suitable sized flame or ring for the base of the pan
(this prevents damage to the handle and coating).
Do not allow a gas flame to show around the sides and base of
the pan.
Never heat fat or oil to the extent it smokes, burns or turns black.
Never cook on a high heat – in excess of 190ºC – as this may damage
the non-stick coating, burn food, produce stains or damage the base of
the product.
Milk scorches easily. Heat over low to medium heat until bubbles form
around the edges.
After prolonged usage some minor discolouration of the non-stick
coating may occur. This is quite normal and will not affect the non-stick
properties of your cookware.
Never heat an empty pan or allow to boil dry. This may damage the
coating or base.
Do not allow handles to come into contact with direct heat or flames.
Depending on the range (check the packaging), most metal utensils can
be used except knives and whisks. However, care should be exercised
when using any metal utensil. Avoid using sharp edged utensils, and
avoid cutting directly in the pan. Do not gouge the non-stick surface.
To avoid spillage, do not fill the pans more than two-thirds full.
Wait for sugar and rock salt to dissolve before stirring in the pan (if not,
the grains may scratch the surface).
Unless otherwise stated only use your Tefal pans on a hob and not
in an oven. (see section “Handles, Knobs and Lids”).
CLEANING YOUR COOKWARE
After each use, wash the inner and outer coatings of your pan with hot
water, liquid detergent and a sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive wire wool or harsh
scouring powder.
Never put cold water into a hot pan or plunge hot cookware in cold
water. Sudden changes of temperature may cause metal to warp,
resulting in an uneven base.
Do not soak the outside of your pans for an extended period due to
some aluminium fixings. Always dry your cookware thoroughly.
DISHWASHING
You can put your pan in the dishwasher, but hand washing is
recommended to preserve the appearance of your cookware (see
section “Handles, Knobs and Lids”).
If placed in the dishwasher the outer coating may become dulled and
discoloured due to the action of certain detergents. Our warranty does
not cover this type of wear, however the performance of the pan will not
be affected.
To maintain the performance of the non-stick coating, repeating
‘conditioning’ after dishwashing is recommended (see “Before First Use”).
Do not leave your cookware in the dishwasher after the cycle has finished.
NON-STICK INTERIORS
Repeat conditioning regularly (see “Before First Use”).
Due to Tefal’s superior non-stick they are quick and easy to clean by
hand washing.
A build up of residue or scale may form inside the pan. This is often
seen when a pan is continually used for boiling vegetables and hard
water is used. To remove these deposits use diluted white vinegar or
lemon juice. To resolve the problem we also suggest that a little cooking
oil is spread over the non-stick coating after washing and drying to
re-condition the non-stick surface.
IF YOUR COOKWARE IS HARD ANODIZED
Tefal has developed a revolutionary process, which has made anodized
cookware dishwasher safe. The process involves the application of an
exterior coating which protects your cookware from the harmful
consequences of dishwashing. It is therefore extremely important not to
damage this coating and we recommend that you avoid the use of
abrasive scouring pads and that washing by hand is preferable
whenever possible. If, however, you do hand wash your pan using a
scouring pad, we strongly recommend that you no longer wash it in the
dishwasher as the exterior coating may have been damaged.
Slight surface marks or abrasions are normal and will not affect the
performance of the exterior coating.