Does Calphalon Off-gas like other non-stick pans
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The Unison pan lines DO use PTFE in their coating. However, the Unison line does not use the potentially harmful PFOA. According to cancer.org, Teflon/PTFE itself does not have the negative associations that PFOA has. (See http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/teflon-and-perfluorooctanoic-acid--pfoa) Now, PTFE can degrade, and although there is no evidence regarding health effects of the degradation by-products, those by-products can result in flu symptoms in sensitive humans and be bad for sensitive birds. So, to answer your question: yes and no. Yes, it off-gases, but better (i.e. no PFOA) than other non-stick pans.
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I don't know, as I use natural gas. I would suggest calling the manufacturer. If they say it will, then I can tell you TeChef is the best set of non-stick cookware I have ever used. I use it because it doesn't require any oil or butter. Omelets, fritattes, skinless chicken breasts, everything slides right out.
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Warp? No, I don't think so but we only have natural gas. One thing we have learned, if you get the temp too high, it will ruin the non-stick surface so we don't go much above medium to medium-high for our cooking temps.
1657906
Calphalon is not as heavy as cast iron pots but just as durable. Nonstick quality is the same besides outrageous price of cast iron dutch oven pots. Good luck!!
1627046
Yes. The pans are safe up to 500 degrees and the lids 450 degrees. I've put my calphalon pans in the oven many times. The pan does come with care instructions . Hope this info helps
970311
The Le Creuset are not non stick. I am not sure if they are marketed that way but if you spay them with a little oil then they work like a charm. We have Calphalon and Le Crueset and both are great brands but the Le Crueset is in a much higher league than Calphalon. You will never retreat buying one!
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This is not safe on all non-stick surfaces. It is safe on Teflon. However, it is -not- safe on Calphalon non-stick surfaces.
2169408
Yes, and you'll not know that the photos Calphalon uses to advertise their pans here is not actually hat they look like. They have a giant "Calphalon brand dead-center in the pan.Isn't that handy for ensuring that your non-stick surface is no longer on-stick?
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You should be able to get any answers you need from Calphalon. Just go to their website.
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NO, Calphalon uses PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) on the Unison pans. PTFE is the generic word for Teflon. Calphalon's website states that both the EPA and FDA has stated that this is a safe compound, explaining: PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) is a resin used in a large number of consumer applications, including nonstick coating for cookware. Because PTFE is durable and long lasting, it is used in a wide range of consumer products, including stain-resistant fabrics, food packaging, medical devices, electronics and fireproof coatings. PTFE is well suited for cookware use and is the nonstick coating of choice for high-performance results. PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) is used as a processing aid during manufacturing to help nonstick coatings adhere to pan interiors. On warranty returns, Calaphon has given me the option to choose a stainless steel pan instead of another PTFE. I maintain that Calaphon's warranty is the best around.
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no. it is not the 'non-stick' kind. i always grease the pan. it is VERY easy to clean though.
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Absolutely not. This pan is very well made, as is Calphalon products. It heats well, cooks well, it's sturdy, and cleans up fast.
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Don't know. I cook on gas. Sounds like a question for the stove manufacturer.
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I don't know if I would say it is more non-stick, but it's definitely AS non-stick as teflon. The benefit is you don't get all the chemicals that are in teflon with the green earth pan.
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You need to send it back to the manufacturer. http://www.calphalon.com/Product-Support/Pages/Warranty-Information.aspx They don;t make this pan anymore. They will send you a different pan.
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I have never used calphalon on a propane grill. Still, I know that calphalon will withstand high temperatures. You may want to watch the calphalon during cooking on your grill so that it is not damaged. Please remember to allow the calphalon lots of time to cool down to room temp before washing as it will warp if subjected to sudden changes of temperature.
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You should reference the Calphalon.com website for more information. My understanding though is that the inside cooking surfaces are different. The Unison line uses all nonstick surfacing but has two distinct types: "slide" used in their omelet pans and "sear" used in the everyday pans. The Calphalon Contemporary has a nonstick surface but does not include the "sear" surfacing. If the pan has the sear feature it will be stamped on the bottom. You wouldn't find this on the bottom of an omelet pan because there is no need to "sear" an omelet. This feature is included in some of the Unison pans to specifically sear meats. It is really a great feature and worth the extra in price if you intend to pan-sear your meats. I just used mine tonight to cook some boneless, skinless chicken breasts and as always produced a beautifully seared and juicy meat.