Does food get stuck in the rivets inside the pan? My Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel set gets food caught in them non stop....
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Yes it does, but it's mostly liquid that sticks to it. It's not really hard to get off, it just requires more scrubbing than the rest of the pan.
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In our experience with these pans, food may gather around the bolts during cooking, but it is easy to wash out with a soft brush. We've found them easy to clean with hot water, dishsoap, and a soft rag. I bought this set for my daughter, but it is just like the one we have from Shop-Ko.
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Grease can come out of the back of the lid while cooking brats. I haven't had the issue with other meat.
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The trick to preventing foods from sticking is to heat the pan until hot before adding the oil - then add the food. Steel expands when hot and contracts when it comes into contact with a cooler temperature, which is why foods stick to the surface. By adding oil to the pan when it's hot, the steel becomes static, resulting in a temporarily nonstick surface.Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/articles/solutions-for-common-issues-with-stainless-steel-cookware.html?oc=linkback
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After every wash/use, do you rub oil on the inside of your skillet? If not, try that. I've noticed that when I don't take that extra step, food sticks to my skillet. Hope this helps.
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I have had my set for several months and have no problems with them at all. I don't always listen to what the reviews say because all products have bad reviews. If you get them and are not happy with them request a refund. They only problem I have had is food sticking to the frying pan. Hope this helps!
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I took magnets off of my stainless steel fridge and I could NOT get them to stick to the pot. I did not try the middle of the bottom of the pot though, only the outer edges.
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Andrew- I used this set all last summer with no problems! I would like to know if someone sold a replacement handle also. I feel that this handle will last as long as the pans. The hook you see that hooks into pans is 15 gauge (.072 inches) as is the spring loaded strap below it that locks it to the pans. Once it's locked it wont come out. without pulling the button back-hope this helps
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Hi Robert. I had an issue with the Wolfgang Puck lids shattering. I got them in 2010. I do not know if the problem has be rectified. They did replace the two lids that shattered. If I had it to do over again I would not buy this product. My reasoning it different than your question. I do not like it that the pans have to be hand washed and I will return to other brands. Much to my suprise I prefer teflon.
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No. I have used the lids and have not experienced this as a problem. The pans are awesome, I love them!
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No my refrigerator magnets do not stick. The stainless is really good quality and shiny. The handle could get too hot especially if near the burner-I usually use a pot holder to be safe but have used it without and it didn't feel hot- I think it depends what you cook in it- Very versatile- FYI I use it mainly as a water pitcher to fill my water dispenser and to mix and pour pancakes in it- only use it to cook in when all my cast-iron enameled pots are in use.. Hope this helps!
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Well the pans are not Teflon coated so if you add meat without oil and don't pay attention it will stick. On the other hand I don't use them for meat si I had no problems yet. Cheers, Mike
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I don't know because I've had these pans for a few years andnothing has ever stuck. After cooking, I allow the pan to cooland then wash it by hand with hot, soapy water and a non-scratch nylon scrubby. No problems and my pans still looklike the day I got them. Just a hint - you don't need touse high heat with this cookware as once it heats up itholds the heat very well and a lower heat setting can beused with optimal results.
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No Ellie, these pans are not non-stick inside. However, they are a very good quality stainless steel and using my favorite stainless steel cleaner when I use them, they are easy to clean and do not tend to stick. I highly recommend these, particularly when space is limited.
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The lids fit great and all of the temp gauges worked fine. The only drawback i had to the set is that food sticks to the pans veryyyyyyyy easily so it requires alot of hand washing after.
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Mr. Behr, a magnet does NOT stick to the bottom of this pan. One of the main reasons I love this pan is for its even heat distribution, which is superior to any other I have used, such as Analon brand skillet. I can fill it from edge to edge and cooking is near perfect throughout. I only use medium heat setting, or lower. I hope this was helpful. Thank you.
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Here's what I remember from mine: Don't use any abrasive cleansers or scrubbers (not needed anyway because things don't stick), don't plunge the hot pan into cold water, use medium heat or less, and don't store pans on top of it unless you use the pad they provide. Oh, and no metal utensils to be used inside the pan. It's holding up very well for me - a couple of months now and no signs of wear.
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I believe the enamel coating inside the pan prevents that from happening, but you should email Le Creuset and ask them about that for proper confirmation.