Does the nonstick coating really work? Will it last a while?
1042176
I have had mind for three years and it is rusting. I don't think this is acceptable. I am looking for a new one with a different finish.
1042177
Yes, but I keep a paper towel in the bottom so it won't scratch. My first one scratched from the feet.
1042178
I'm about to order my third pan in 5 years. The previous two I had lasted approx. 2 years each. I love the smaller size which fits in my toaster oven for baking smaller portions of foods which I don't need to put in a large oven and I use mine a couple of times a week. My previous pans rusted and the non-stick coating cracked but maybe that is because I put the pan in the dishwasher. I suggest to use a non-stick spray at all times because the surface is not like a teflon fry pan. The rack is also nice for roasting a small roast. It won't last a lifetime but for the price I recommend it.
1042179
Yes. I love this pan. I've only had a few months but it's holding up just fine.
1042180
Amazingly yes. This is a very heavy pan. I haven't had anything stick yet. This info may help you a little more; the broiling rack sitsapprox 2" down into the pan, so when you are broiling a steak, the grease will NOT splatter all over your oven. Very easy clean up, andyes it will last a long time, as long as you take care of it. Hope this helps.............
357339
We use it as a stir fry and it does the job. You have to watch the heat as to much intense heat over a long period will hurt the non stick coating. If this is your intended use you might better choose an uncoated pan.
1093075
Yes it does have a wonderful Non-Stick coating. I prefer the Zwilling TruClad above my other professional non-stick cookware. Go for it Judy!!!
1105606
I've had this set for about 2 years now, I think. The nonstick coating DOES eventually come off, so then I just toss it or throw in recycling bin. Given the price, I'm fine with getting nonstick pans every couple of years. I've even had All-Clad nonstick and that comes off, too, so why pay too much for nonstick?Hope this helps. I also like the Circulon pans, too.
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.
459251
I have not had any problems with the coating, but I don't use it very often. I use it about every other month.
776649
I agree with the others that the non-stick surface seems to be sturdier than the old Teflon coating. I use a wooden spoon with my pan and it doesn't even show any scratching on the surface. I would say that with a little consideration for the surface that you should not have any flaking or other issues associated with Teflon.
1634684
They" make all these 'non-stick' pans look like they are "all that and a bag of chips." Not so. I have been super conscientious in my use of this pan; I don't use high heat, I let it come to temperature, etc. What I have learned is that the hype lasts as you described. I did read somewhere that one should always use a coating before cooking. Are these pans better than less expensive one? Who knows?
364983
It stays non stick, but it does discolor and some of the coating does chip off. You need a scrungie to scrub it clean. At first you only need a dish cloth to clean it out now it's a little harder. The rubber coated handle does help keep the handle cool to pick it up.
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.
1266455
you need to grease the bottom. don't think its non stick, even they say it is. like the frying pan and the egg. it will stick if not coated.
1566967
No it isn't non-stick. It's brushed stainless steel. After a dozen or so uses it starts accumulating a white film (I think it's calcium). This will depend on your water. It comes clean by adding some vinegar to the water and boiling/cooling it 2 or 3 times.I suspect a non-stick coating would have flaked off by now since I've had mine 5+ years and use it at least a couple times a day.
1865876
I thought about getting the coating on my knife when I purchased it, but decided not to after some research that the coating will come off after some use. With a little care, the non-coating knife will last a lifetime and still look good.
426845
This little pan works wonderfully, but is definitely not the quality of my higher end pans. Wash it by hand, not in the dishwasher, and it should last. The non-stick coating will otherwise come off easily. And, be careful not to overfill with water, or you will be hard boiling, not poaching.
1336369
It not non stick in the sense that coated non stick pans are. It becomes somewhat non stick like a cast iron skillet with curing and repeted use.Cure as you would a cast iron skillet. The more you use it the better the non stick properties become
1850874
Yes. So far the coating has held up very well, but they are lightweight pans as you would expect, so definitely not as thick of nonstick coating as other types of kitchen pans.
778420
You are correct. It is not "non stick" surface. If you preheat the cookware, and use proper cooking technique nothing will stick!