Anyone who has had this pan for a long while, does it last? does the non-stick coating last? does the black coating start to chip away after a while?
1476025
I don't use it every day and I hand wash. It. It looks like new. It is perfect for making baguettes. My friends love my bread.
680093
I've had mine since December of 2011 and it's still my go-to pan for most things. I've also used metal utensils on it quite often and it still doesn't have any scratches in the non-stick coating.
1824059
Have used the pan for frying chicken and bacon many times. No issues with coating - still looks like new. Use it but don't abuse it & it should work great.
1102542
The only issue I have had with the coating is when I was running late from work and asked my 14 year old to shred the meat. I should have been more specific because she used 2 metal forks and did it in the pan. Filled with scratches during it's second use. However I have had no further issues with those scratches getting worse. Have seared meat in it a couple times without any issues.
1977486
I have tried many non-stick pans, and love, love this Thermolon Spirit pan. I've used it for almost a year now and no straches or peeling of the coating. You do have to add a little oil or butter otherwise food can stick. With a little soap and water its easy to clean also.
1991559
I would say that yours is flawed. I have been so happy with mine that I'd be surprised if you were treated less than graciously by the seller. The total non-stickedness of this pan is part of what makes it great. Get a good one.
568575
I have had my pan for almost a year and it still has a good surface and nothing sticks to it. I will mention that I have scratch it up a bit due to cutting in the pan when necessary cooking meats but other than that I am extremely happy with this product. I use this pan on average 3-4 times per week. Its a great pan and worth every penny.
1377477
Coating hasn't peeled off, but I haven't owned it real long. Maybe 6 months.
2169883
I've had mine for about a year. They continue to be the best pans i've ever owned. They are as nonstick as the day I bought them. I am extremely pleased with this product!
591836
I've had it for 3 years and use it about once a week. No problems with the non stick coating.
1846726
Hello Irene, I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
1824058
The only way the non stick coating will come off is if its scratched off, using metal knives or forks, over wooden spoon, etc, and cleaning with a steel wool pad. I have had mine for over a year now, cooked many pot roasts, even used a metal knive a few times, oops, but still have all of my coating in tact, its even been run through the dishwasher. Nothing lives forever but this is a great product plus it has an actual temperature setting and not that preset digital stuff you get with others.
575805
This is the only pan I use. The first one lasted well over 6 years. I'm on my second one. I do know that with the steel plate in the bottom, if you cool out down too fast. Like talked it off the great and go directly to cold water this may happen. Even with my older one. It never peeled, it just eventually wore off. Sorry. Please don't continue using it. As it can release toxins into the air and your food
326699
Yes that the kind I have. I have heavily used the pan for 5 years now and I just started to notice some discoloration in the center, but I would say it has lasted enough. As a rule I never put the heat higher that 7.
1473910
I didn't realize there were different coatings, so I can't really answer your question. But, I've used this pan probably 4-6 times a week for 3 months. I stack it with other pans on top and I can say even though I use non-metallic tools, my husband is not as good about it and the coating still looks pristine.
1846727
Hello Irene,I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
1672259
First I put the crepe pan in the kitchen sink then boiled a pot of water. After the water boiled I poured it slowly all over the pan (round part, not the handle) and you can see the bees wax coating coming off. I repeated this 2 times then I scrubbed the pan with hot soapy water and towel dried. To season it I put it on my stove (electric) and turned the heat on low and let it warm up. After it got warm I put a thin coat of lard on it and turned the heat off and let it cool. After it cooled I wiped it clean with paper towels then I repeated this 4 more times. After this it became the best non-stick pan I ever had. I cook crepes on it as well as eggs, tortillas, and bacon. The bacon will stick to it a little as all protein will at first but over time it will not. I don't write reviews often but I have to say that this pan and all DeBuyer Mineral B pans are the very best on the market and they truly are "non-stick" if you treat the right. I plan on adding more to my collection very soon. Hope this helps you out. ***IMPORTANT NOTE*** YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CRANK UP THE HEAT ON YOUR STOVE. THIS PAN CONDUCTS HEAT VERY WELL SO HEAT THE PAN ON LOW UNTIL YOU KNOW HOW FAST THE PAN HEATS ON YOUR PARTICULAR STOVE.