what about the safety of this pan. Does it leach or give off anything unhealthy.Some nonstick pans are not healthy ?HELP
236953
The pan has no smell to it when you are cooking with it. It is not like the Teflon pans I have had in the past, where the teflon peels off. Really a well made pan.
236954
All non-stick pans have the potential to emit unhealthy fumes, but the problem isnt the pans, the problem is overheating. Never turn your pan higher than medium setting and you will avoid that problem.
236955
It does not leach and it is unlike any other so called non-stick pans which I would not use. I even ordered a larger one. Very happy with it !
236956
I'm no scientist or expert. This is all I know: we have a bird and we use this pan to cook eggs primarily because eggs should be cooked over low heat. High heat supposedly releases dangerous/toxic fumes for birds. Also, I believe ALL nonstick pans are unhealthy once the surface is scratched. We are very careful to use plastic/nylon/silicon utensils with our nonstick pans, and we handwash these pans instead of putting them in the dishwasher. As with most cooking items, they will serve you well as long as you take care of them properly. Hope this helps.
236957
I have had my pans for over a year now and have not seen anything coming off the surface. I would contact the manufacturer if your concerned about it leaching.
1725649
Teflon is non toxic. You can eat the stuff. It is one of the most inert materials there is.
811514
Yes it is. It hasn't scratched any of mine. The only thing you can't use in non-stick pans is any sort of metal. I did find that a couple of the pieces upon arrival were splintering. Especially the slotted spoon. Managed to cut the splinter off and sand it down, but all the same. But yes, it is safe for non-stick.
1815755
Ours is definitely NOT "non stick". And I should know, my wife insists that I wash it after we use it. That's not fair. help me!
442196
We keep this pan on the stove and use it every day and have not had any problems with the pan. I love it and if anything happened to it, would have to buy another one.
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
1037878
Yes, I have always found it to be safe to use on non stick cooking surfaces. Cleans my glass top stove beautifully.
1006828
I've been using this for 6 months on my glass-ceramic top stove and have had no problems. The literature that came with the pan indicates that it is safe for these type of stoves.
1314632
I would bot reccomend it it is made with very low grade metals and the coating on the non-stick part will probably get damaged.
994231
It's safe and non-toxic and it cleans great. But I would check with your local health department first. The manufacturer could probably email you a MSDS (material safety data sheet) to submit to your agency.
984989
I am not an expert on different cookware materials. At this point I use mostly clay, or cast iron, and enameled cast iron. I like the kinds of materials that hold and distribute heat most consistently. I do know that clay has been used as cookware material for centuries (I think it may have been the first practical cookware ever used). I do not think there are any issues in regard to safety, toxicity, or nutrition. I just love the way clay "treats" food either in a cooker, on the stove or in the oven.
1545169
Yes, I do think it is more non-stick than your average non-stick pan. Food slides right out and you do not even need to spray or use oil.
1829094
Dear Jack: This wok is terrific. We use it every day on high heat on a gas stove. We have never had a problem cleaning it. Truly nonstick. We just use a sponge and dish detergent-cleans right up. The lid IS vented. I don't know if it is dishwasher safe. Much easier and faster to clean it by hand with a sponge. I personally would NOT put it in the dishwasher. Regards. SJ
1224144
Here's what I remember from mine: Don't use any abrasive cleansers or scrubbers (not needed anyway because things don't stick), don't plunge the hot pan into cold water, use medium heat or less, and don't store pans on top of it unless you use the pad they provide. Oh, and no metal utensils to be used inside the pan. It's holding up very well for me - a couple of months now and no signs of wear.
454457
I've only had mine for about 6 months, but I use it almost every day. I've had no problems at all with the non-stick. It's just as easy to wash as ever. But I am careful to not use it on the highest heat setting and I do not put it in the dishwasher.
1071581
It is NOT DW safe! In fact in the instructions, it specifically says to NEVER put it in the DW, and also never leave it soaking, and if any of this use conditions are not respected the pan may rust. I only clean mine after each use, (i had to season it before hand) there's a lot of videos on youtube oh now to do this.. so i only use a clean paper towel, and store it, and it keeps it nice and non stick. Good luck!
25135
The Anolon website says that the pan is "metal utensil safe," but I still prefer to use wooden spoons or plastic/nylon utensils. I've owned this pan for a couple years now, use it often (on a ceramic cooktop), and it looks like it did on the day I bought it.