I noticed that in the reviews some people put these pans in the dishwasher &amp; some say they are not dishwasher safe. Are they dishwasher safe?
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I prefer hand wash mine when needed. I use a light coat of cooking spray before using and only have to wipe them out after use leaving an adequate amount of spray for the next use. As far as being dishwasher safe, I don't know why they wouldn't be in the top rack.
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I have had my set for a couple of years now and I only hand wash them. They say you can put them in the dishwasher but I'm not so sure that they would look as good if you do. I have also found that they clean up very easily by hand so why risk it. Just a side note: I have discovered that to get off any "staining" to the inside of the pan you can soak the pan in a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water for about five minutes and they look good as new.
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Indeed, do not throw them in the dishwasher. It ruins the life time, this goes for every pot and pan. If it says dishwasher proof do not do it, hand wash every pot because this way you do not ruin the lifetime. It is so easy to clean that washing is done in a minute. Use always a soft sponge. Yes, butter if you feel like doing this. I like the size.
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Hi Diane....As far as I know they are dishwasher safe and that how all of mine are washed without any issues.
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These pans are not dishwasher safe. The care and cleaning tips state to only hand wash, due to the porcelain enamel may scratch when washed in a dishwasher.
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yes. I've had two for 3-4 months and they are still unbelievable. best (nonstick) pans I've ever had. Don't dishwash them, ever.
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My daughter says she has washed her pans by hand to be sure it won't get ruined--she put it in the dishwasher once and it was ok but she prefers not to. Hope this was helpful :)
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Yes they are dishwasher safe! I bought the round dishes and I have had those for about 6 years and I always put them in the dishwasher.
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Yes, they are dishwasher safe. We wash them that way all the time with no problems, and I am pretty sure on the packaging it said that they were.
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They are not dishwasher safe, according to the instructions that came with them. However they are SO easy to clean - I just rinse them off with a little soap and water, and dry them right away - very quick and easy cleanup!
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Hi Tom, they are dish washer safe, but if you would like them to last a lifetime I would keep them out of the dish washer. Restraint quality pans are best kept out because even though you want to clean your pans you want to season them. Kinda like cast iron pans you want them to creat the proper sear. Each time you put them in a dish washer it takes the natural finish off the inside and the outer layer. Thus thining your metals and causing uneven cooking.
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My wife will not wash pans by hand. She told me staight up when I bought them that they were going into the dishwasher. After about a year of use and dishwasher washing they are still doing fine. My children also use them a lot and careless use of metal utensils has led to some light scratches in the most frequently used pans, but they still don't stick, and I haven't noticed much difference in performance due to the dishwasher. Still - one would expect longer life if you was them by hand. There is some change in color in the stainless base but it doesn't effect cooking performance. (I tried to get the kids to wash them by hand, but if mom won't...)
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There is an icon on the box that indicates that they are dishwasher safe. I have put mine in the dishwasher many times, however, you have to be careful to angle the ends of the handles down below horizontal, otherwise water gathers in the cavity leading to the screw that holds the handles on, and takes awhile to drip out. I once put a pan on the stove whose handle still had water in it (I guess farther in below the screw), and it was literally acting like a teapot - steaming out the handle and whistling softly.
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No. Do not put them in the dishwasher. You lessen the life of any cutlery or metal cookware by putting it in the dishwasher even if it says dishwasher safe.
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I have not washed mine, but I do have other chicago metallic pans and have on occasion put them in the dishwasher. I too have a husband who insists everything should go in the dishwasher and he has ruined many things. These pans, however, I think will be fine and as stated by others, their pans do wash up beautifully by hand. I bought these pans for my daughters also, and one of them puts everything in the dishwasher. They are well worth the money.
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They say not to put them in the dishwasher, but I do. No issues so far and I've had them since last December.
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I put them in the dishwasher and have not noticed anything wrong with them . I have had my set for 27 years, each of my daughters received a set for their wedding gifts. The only negative is: they are not non stick but they are EXTREMELY durable!