User manual TEFAL PY550012

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. 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). Tefal cookware should never be used in a microwave. Never leave the handle of your pan sticking out over the edge of the hob. [. . . ] 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. 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. This is often seen when a pan is continually used for boiling vegetables and hard water is used. [. . . ]