Some Farberware products advertize that you can use metal utensils on the non-stick surface. Does this skillet have that kind of surface?
1094229
This skillet does have a non-stick surface but I don't know about using metal utensils. I haven't used metal utensils on mine because I have usedthe nylon utensils for so long on this type of surface, it has become the natural thing to do. Sorry if this doesn't help you.
1094230
it is non stick and you do not.... i repeat... do not want to use metal like my nephew did and killed my new pan.. ;(
1094231
After having this pan for an extended period of time I would say no. It is a great pan but I do not use metal utensils with it just to be safe.
913265
It's not a non-stick surface like traditional non-stick pans. The materials used are infused into the pan all the way through. My suspicion is that indeed the non-stick factor is covered as the pan would only consist of the part touching the heating element and the handle.
1205920
As with any non stick surface it is not a good idea to use metal utensils on this cookware. On the other hand, I do sometimes use a metal spoon or a metal spatula on it but it is not often and there have been no marks rom it but that is because I am incredibly careful with my cookware. I would say that in most cases it is OK.. although I would recommend that you are seriously careful with it.
38753
The Commercial set is hard-anodized, NOT non-stick. Caphalon does make a non-stick version of these, slightly different, possibly nicer for high-quality, non-commercial use. My brother owns those and likes them very much. They are better for things like eggs that tend to stick too much to anodized. I own the large skillet with lid in that style. Excellent piece of equipment.
439212
No ...only cast iron. By seasoning the pan you create your own non stick surface.
1875226
I purchased this same model and it does NOT have a non-stick coating. It is bare carbon steel ready to be seasoned and used.
778420
You are correct. It is not "non stick" surface. If you preheat the cookware, and use proper cooking technique nothing will stick!
2142367
Eggs love to stick to things, especially hot metal surfaces. In all honesty I love this cookware set but in some cases there is no beating a good non-stick skillet. That's why I always have a 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch non-stick skillet on hand and ready to go. The only down side is that a non-stick skillet loses it's non-stick abilities after so many uses but really $10 every few years is cheap enough to just buy a new one when needed.
2209207
Never, ever use anything metal on non stick. A fork is liable to scratch the surface and many other abrasives can too. This is a great tool to use for a flat top or skillet.
1571437
No-teflon is a coating,the non-stick is in the metal(thats why they are approved for metal utensils)
2158265
No. At least, it doesn't have a stainless steel cooking surface. It has a grey non-stick surface, and the metal is heavier gauge, for home bakeware. It's not as thick and heavy as the commercial bakeware I used as a cook, but it's doesn't feel like a small step up from foil pans, either. Mine is not dark like the one in the picture, but I have the regular-sized donut pan, not the mini-donut pan. I don't use it weekly, but I've used it quite a few times. I grease thoroughly, and I've had no issues with sticking or any obvious change in the surface.
331344
It is not a non stick surface. As with all stainless steel cookware, you have to stay close and watch. It is a great heat conductor but can stick if left unattended. I love this cookware.
1597805
I can't answer this question. I had two of these skillets and loved everything about them except the fact that the non-stick surface doesn't last at all. I took really good care of both of them and both surfaces failed. Now I'm using a Presto. Have only had it for a month so far so good. It is like the Hamilton Beach except that the lid does not clip on and it is cheaper. Also the skillet detaches from the base making it take less storage room.
769973
It is not cast iron, it is cast aluminum, and yes it does have a non-stick coating.
2017782
Nope. I used a no-stick skillet and it just sits there. Now if you pressed down on the insert and dragged it around the surface of the pan, I suppose it could cause scratches.
811514
Yes it is. It hasn't scratched any of mine. The only thing you can't use in non-stick pans is any sort of metal. I did find that a couple of the pieces upon arrival were splintering. Especially the slotted spoon. Managed to cut the splinter off and sand it down, but all the same. But yes, it is safe for non-stick.
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!!!