User manual T-FAL NONSTICK COOKWARE WITH THERMOSPOT

[. . . ] This is a natural occurrence that may result from overheating and does not indicate any problem with the cookware. The discoloration can be removed with a special cleaner for stainless steel cookware, or by adding lemon juice or vinegar to your regular cleaning solution. NOTE: To avoid discoloration, T-fal cookware with polished aluminum or brushed aluminum exteriors should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. NOTE: T-fal cookware with hard anodized exterior is not dishwasher safe. [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state. If you believe your product is defective, please send it to T-fal along with proof of purchase and a description of the nature of the defect. For address and return instructions: In the USA call toll free 800. 395. 8325. In CANADA, return product to: T-fal Canada, a division of Groupe Seb Canada, Inc. , 345 Passmore Ave, Scarborough ON M1V 3N8- Canada. Be sure to include your name, address and daytime telephone number with your shipment. FOR YOUR RECORDS: In order to help T-fal assist you in the future with any questions about our products, please record the following information here and keep this leaflet along with your purchase receipt for your records. Date Purchased ______________________________________________ Store Where Purchased ______________________________________ Price Paid ____________________________________________________ Product Name and Size(s) from Packaging _______________________________________________________________ UPC Code: 0-32406- _ _ _ _ _ © 2009 T-fal, a division of Groupe SEB, USA 99LIFTUC1 CH-2010915901 USE & CARE INSTRUCTIONS www. t-falusa. com · Select the proper burner size so that the heat touches only the bottom of the cookware and does not climb up the side walls. · Do not use pans to flambé. Cooking with T-FAL on a Stove Top: T-FAL NON-STICK, PROMETAL AND EXPERT NON-STICK COOKWARE T-fal is a pioneer and innovator in the world of non-stick cookware. If properly maintained, T-fal's unique non-stick finish will provide years of great cooking performance and easy cleaning. Preventing damage to the non-stick finish will help to maximize product performance. By following these care instructions, you can protect and get the most out of your investment in T-fal cookware. · Your T-fal product includes the unique Thermo-Spot heat indicator that shows when the pan is perfectly preheated to seal in the flavor of your food. When the design changes to a solid red "spot, " the pan is preheated to optimal temperature. Thermo-Spot is built into the non-stick surface of your pan, requires no special maintenance and should be treated just like the other non-stick surfaces on the pan. With normal use, Thermo-Spot will not wear off or lose effectiveness over time. Utensils: T-FAL NON-STICK COOKWARE · Wooden or plastic utensils are recommended for most non-stick surfaces. T-FAL PROMETAL AND EXPERT NON-STICK COOKWARE · T-fal Prometal and Expert non-stick are metal safe. Most metal utensils may be used on the non-stick surface, with the exception of knives and whisks. Oven and Broiler Use: · Always use potholders when moving cookware in to and out of the oven. · T-fal cookware with phenolic (plastic) handles, with or without metal inserts, or stainless steel handles with silicone inserts is oven safe to 350°F/175°C. · T-fal cookware with handles made completely out of aluminum or stainless steel is oven-safe to 500°F/260°C. · Do not use aluminum cookware under the broiler. · Stainless steel cookware with stainless steel handles, that do not include silicone inserts, is broiler safe. [. . . ] High heat may damage your T-fal non-stick cookware, and this type of damage is not covered under the warranty. · Never let cookware boil dry or leave an empty piece of cookware on a heated burner. · NEVER cut food directly in the pan or gouge the non-stick surface in any way. · With use, the non-stick surface may become slightly darker. Slight surface marks or abrasions are normal and will NOT affect the performance of the non-stick coating. [. . . ]