How do you keep pans from sticking
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Do you mean "how do you keep food from sticking to the pans"? It is the art of low heating and coating the inside of the pan well with vegetable oil or butter before placing food in pan. The pans and pots evenly distributes heat and heats up quick so I set the temps on medium-low before cooking. I seemed to mastered this eventually according to what food I place in each pot or pan. Cooking an omelette works well with low heat but be sure to coat the inside and sides well with either a little oil or butter. This will eliminate the food sticking. It will take you a few tries to master it but it can be done perfectly. Do you mean "how do you keep food from sticking to the pans"? It is the art of low heating and coating the inside of the pan well with vegetable oil or butter before placing food in pan. The pans and pots evenly distributes heat and heats up quick so I set the temps on medium-low before cooking. I seemed to mastered this eventually according to what food I place in each pot or pan. Cooking an omelette works well with low heat but be sure to coat the inside and sides well with either a little oil or butter. This will eliminate the food sticking. It will take you a few tries to... » Read More Do you mean "how do you keep food from sticking to the pans"? It is the art of low heating and coating the inside of the pan well with vegetable oil or butter before placing food in pan. The pans and pots evenly distributes heat and heats up quick so I set the temps on medium-low before cooking. I seemed to mastered this eventually according to what food I place in each pot or pan. Cooking an omelette works well with low heat but be sure to coat the inside and sides well with either a little oil or butter. This will eliminate the food sticking. It will take you a few tries to master it but it can be done perfectly. « Show Less
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Yes it's more of a problem. You're not supposed to use spray oil so I just use a more oil/butter when cooking, then soak the pan in warm soapy water before cleaning. Sometimes I just soak overnight and clean in the morning. Use a Teflon scrubby pad or brush to clean.
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I treat my Calphalon like my cast iron pans. I rarely wash them with soap, but preheating before adding oil really helps. Have you gone to the Calphalon website and looked at their "Use and Care" tips?
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i have not been able to figure that out with anything except for beef. I just turn my pan up to med-hi let it sit for about 5 mins to preheat, add about a half tablespoon of olive oil and it dosent stick.
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No sticking problems. If I cook something that is adhering I put some water in the pan, heat it to boiling for a few moments and then it all comes off easily. I don't think you should ask us re safety but research it on a reliable website on your own. I really like the cookware.
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My thinking is that all coated or ceramic non stick pans eventually lose their non stick properties. Your best bet is a cast iron pan that you keep seasoned. It should be non stick forever. Hope this helps.
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You really need to follow the instructions, preheat pan on medium and use little oil and food shouldn't stick. Hope this is helpful.
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I haven't had any problem with sticking. I use a cooking spray and fill them with a cake decorating bag. Sometimes I've had to tap the edge of the pan on the cooking rack to get the last one to fall out of the pan, but that's it.
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I have had mine for almost a year and nothing sticks as long as I cook on low or medium heat. A couple times my daughter used high heat and things stuck but we soaked the pan for just a few minutes and the mess all rinsed right out. Hope lower heat works for you!
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Add a little bit of water to pan while it is heating and your egg will not stick. Good luck.
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To keep the paddles from sticking, I always drop a teaspoon or, truth be told, even a tablespoon of oil on each paddle before I place the first ingredients into the pan. Then, after baking, if the paddles still stick, I lay the hot pan on its side (holding it with kitchen mitts) and wiggle the undersides of the paddles until they spin. At that point, I can turn the pan upside down and the loaf falls out onto the cutting board without a problem. Let me know if this works for you, too.
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I have had mine for years and only use Olive oil. Never had any sticking issue
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I never had much issue with sticking. It can reach a high heat very fast so I keep it at a low to med setting and either keep the lid on with a touch of water to steam the food, or when open move the food about fairly often. It washed up really well for me.
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I use bar keepers friend...on my pots, pans (not on non stick) glass top stove, tub, toilet and stainless steel sink...it works wonders for $1.34!
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You just simply tighten down the set screws on the bottom of the head. That makes it pan smoother.
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Don't use metal in the pan at all. That will prevent further scratches. I did the same thing.
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Clean the pan thoroughly with soap and water and oil it well with olive oil. Oil after every use.
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You need to use a soft cloth or soft brush (Oxo has one designed for Teflon pans). Stack them with paper towel in between or better yet don't stack them at all. I've had mine a year, no scratches and easily the best set we've ever had. Just treat them nicely and they will last. Only wish the mid size pot was a little bit bigger, but overall a great buy.
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If you cook things too high they stick. Also, I found that coconut oil works good
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I use a powdered soap like Ajax or Comet. Heat the pan in hot soap water, pull it out and scrub. If that doesn't work try over cleaner outside.