is it safe to use on teflon coating?
916808
No. I don't recommend it. Just to be safe. I done it before and I was not happy with the end results. Others have told me they have used it on teflon and nothing happened. Use your own discretion.
916809
teflon itself is very chemically inert and resistant to most chemicals, so it won't damage the teflon. if there are any holes in the teflon, it might make those worse by reducing the adhesion of the teflon (or it might not, I don't know)
853015
Actually if you use it right, it's not as dangerous as they make it out to be. When cooking or baking with anything that has a PTFE(teflon) coating, don't go over 450F and you'll be fine. Harmful chemicals won't be released then.
761631
I don't think it is coated with Teflon. I think it is coated with something that is more heavy duty then Teflon.
1114763
no the coating is good but needs to be cared for per instructions and protected if stacked. 100% superior to Teflon/others.
355569
I have no trouble. Let cool then add some water and let soak for 30 minutes. I have a scrubber that is safe for use on Teflon and ceramic. That's it!
1989742
I found no description of the insert other that it is teflon coated. As long as you use the appropriate utensilsand prevent damaging the coating there should not be a problem.
1371404
No. Teflon is illegal. It is a non stick surface. I love it. Do use a lower cooking temp than recommended.
725922
Did you ever get a definitive answer? We're considering this oven, but don't want any Teflon like coatings. Thank you.
687033
Never have. Check where the plates sit, the heating element pads, to be exact. Clean those and clean the bottom of the plates. If not you might have scraped the Teflon coating off and it's coming apart and the heat caused it to micro-crack releasing toxic Teflon fumes. If anything contact amazon. They have a great customer support team.
1672672
I use a little oil and they work great, have done for several years. They aren't totally non-stick like new Teflon but that's a trade-off I'm fine making.
1571615
I have used this pan for frying, roasting and braising with good results. As I do not use a metal spoon or implement, there has been no damage to the Teflon. That I think is the key. Make a habit of using wooden spoons and good Tflon instruments.
2282383
While I do not know the answer, I'd recommend asking Cuisinart directly, as they would have the information you want. Also, apparently Teflon is no longer created with PFOA & there are supposedly lots of nonstick coatings that aren't dangerous, but don't take my word for it, it's just something I was reading. Still, recommend asking Cuisinart, because unless the customers on Amazon happen to have taken part in the manufacturing, they most likely do not know. :(
1193103
It seems to be "safe" in that it is not going to peel off like the old Teflon surfaces did with wear. I love the pan and have given it as a gift to a professional chef who also loved the pan.
1091551
No. I don't think so. It's stsinles steel. It's packed away right now I bought 2 different ones at the same time and neither had Teflon
1875632
I don't know, but the point is to get them seasoned so that you don't need non-stick spray. That said, you will want to use some oil each time you cook. It's not a fat-free experience like Teflon can be (at least for the few weeks before the Teflon gets scratched and goes bad).
1297477
See previously posted review :http://www.amazon.com/review/RA1LGZCAACB2T/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B0067MQM48&linkCode;=&nodeID;=&tag;=Teflon won't be the only concern you'll have. See my review about aluminum :http://www.amazon.com/review/R1AN825NREUORE/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
782905
I don't think so. It's covered with something that might be teflon. As long as you're careful, though, the coating ought not wear off the way it might in a cooking pan.