can one use metal tools with these pans?
848152
No, I would not recommend it. I have gotten tiny little marks in the bottom from the one time I used a fork to stir something. However, these are this is the most wonderful cookware I've ever used. It works well with plastic, silicone or wooden tools, and it is remarkably easy to clean.
1081664
Yes, you can use a fork (the nonstick is of excellent quality). It is safe to use the metal utensils depends how rough/stronly use. Try to stirr/use metal utensils gently for the good life of the set.
783791
The pan is solid, shiny stainless steel (no Teflon coating), so you can use any type of spatula, including metal. As with any stainless steel product, sharp knives will eventually scratch the metal, but the minor scratches will not effect the performance of the pan.
714404
I don't see why they wouldn't. The pan itself is metal, it's only the interior that is ceramic lined.
412444
Initially, yes, you can. However over time (beyond 6 mo maybe?) you will need just a little oil, such as putting a little on a paper towel and wiping bottom of pan with it. I love these pans though!
1884858
No If you use metal utensils It will scratch the pan's. I have the set and I use plastic, They are made for these type of pan's . Hope this helps.
370006
While I have not tested mine with metal utensils, I would not recommend metal. Use a good plastic spatula. I use mine for pancakes and it is great. Heats very evenly.
1545687
You can use these pans as you would any others. I use them for every method of cooking and absolutely love them.
1445558
I would think you could, but why use such a good pan when an old pan would do.
370003
No, you should use non-stick utensils. You will scratch the surface with metal.
953538
TBH I don't know BUT they are metal pans so I can't see why you couldn't. The only thing is that they might only allow you to reach a certain temperature. Personally I wouldn't do it but I'd either wait for other replies to see if anyone else has or I would call Waring and see if they can answer that question. Sorry to be so vague but I really cannot give you a definite answer.
783793
Yes you can! I have used my metal spatula and it's no problem. I love the stainless steel...it's so heavy...I LOVE IT!!! I use a knife as well and I have had my pan for over a year and there isn't any real deep marks for it....just very little. You will love the pan!!!
1876675
Short answer is no. Personally I never use metal utensils in any coated pan, even the best will eventually show wear. I do like using wood/bamboo spoons as they don't melt under high heat cooking.
749211
Yes. This pan is sheet metal covered with an enamel coating. You should not have any problem.
1746602
No metal. It will scratch the surface. These pans are good but you need to coat them often or the food will stick.
439479
The literature for Anodized cookware says you can use metal utensils. But I have found that the anodized coatingwill scratch and then become a *sticky* spot for certain foods. I use these *awesome* pans to cook omelettes as a vital part of my catering business...so they can't stick. After hundreds of uses over the last 12 months thesepans remain stick-free, both inside and outside...but I choose to use only non-metal utensils. I have 8 more pansas back-up, but only pulled 2 that got scratched over this last year.
633890
I can't tell you if you can use steel tools I went out and got some silicone and plastic tools