Are special utensils required (plastic vs. metal,etc,) like Teflon requires?
925928
Not necessarily because it isn't as fragile as Teflon but I try to limit metal utensil or spatula use on it just to keep it from scratching. We use the dishwasher pretty often on these but they get clean very easily
992262
Of course u can just do not use metal utensils. I have fried chicken in it multiple times works great
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
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.
781284
No Teflon it's the same stainless metal all the way through! The best garlic press I ve ever owned. Heavy and very well made.
853700
Mine didn't. I picked this set because I too didn't want any with a nonstick coating. The pots and frying pan are all metal.
1564313
Use only Teflon & non-abrasive utensils. Although at Costco I was told that this cookware was durable & can use metal utensils. It was not true. Treat this like any other non-stick cookware. If you have to call there customer service, be fully prepared to get the "3rd degree." I rarely use my MasterClad because of the cost & how it really doesn't stand up to heavy cooking. I either use cheaper non-stick or stainless steel & will only use MasterClad in an absolute emergency.
2051151
I use plastic or wooden utensils but I don't think metal would hurt the enamel.
1439236
In my opinion you can use stainless, wood or silicone utensils with a SS pan. When using metal utensils try to avoid scratching the cooking surface however.
1234564
I checked the manual and online and the only description of the coating was "non Stick" Teflon was never mentioned. Usually Teflon in mentioned by name if it's used.
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.
226742
No, not unless they are calling it a different name. But it does not resemble teflon at all. I wouldn't purchase anything with teflon.
1453398
Go to scanpan cookware dot com and click on contact us. They will be able to answer your question better than anyone here. Amazon deletes web site addresses, that's why I spelled it the way I did. Just type in your web browser in the usual way. From a quick look on their site it seems they use a ceramic / titanium coating, not Teflon.
288405
No, I was specially looking for non Teflon for health reasons. It cleans up beautifully however.
283585
Think of enamel like glass. Resistant to most everything but DONT use metal utensils EVER!
577528
I really don't know. The bottle seems kind of explicit about metal parts. Maybe they think Teflon is slick enough without it.
1297480
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 :