GreenPan Cookware Care and Use Instructions

Getting Started

Initial steps for optimal use:

• Step 1: Preheat your pan for a few seconds on low to medium heat before adding a little oil or butter for optimal frying.
• Step 2: Always use heat settings appropriate for your ingredients. Avoid overheating to prevent food or oil from burning onto the pan. Never let your oil smoke or burn.
• Step 3: We recommend hand washing to maximize the lifetime of your coating, but your cookware is dishwasher safe (except in case of a wooden handle).
• Step 4: To keep your non-stick cookware in excellent condition, store your cookware with GreenPan™ pan protectors.

Diagram Description: The initial diagram illustrates four steps: 1. A pan on a stovetop with flames, showing oil being added. 2. A pan on a stovetop with flames, with food being added and stirred. 3. A pan being cleaned with a sponge. 4. A GreenPan pan protector.

Important Safeguards

Read all safety information carefully and thoroughly before using this product!

• Do not allow children near the hob while cooking.
• To avoid injury, always use caution when handling hot cookware.
• For safety reasons, never leave cookware unattended while in use and make sure the handles do not extend over the edge of a hot burner or flame.
• Lids and handles may become hot during prolonged cooking. Use caution when removing lids or lifting with the handles. If necessary, always use dry oven gloves or cold holders.
• Always check the instructions before using cookware that has phenolic handles, silicone-wrapped handles, or glass lids in an oven.
• Stainless steel handles can discolour when used in an oven, but that does not affect the safety or performance of your cookware.
• Phenolic handle (with or without patterns) and cast aluminium V-shape: the cast aluminium V-shape part becomes hot during cooking. The part of the phenolic grip that connects directly to the V-shape part can also become slightly warm. The remaining phenolic part does not become hot.
• Stainless steel handle with golden PVD coating: the colour may fade after dishwasher use; therefore, handwashing is recommended.
• Do not use in a microwave.
• Do not submerge a hot lid or hot cookware in cold water.

Usage Guide

Before First Use

• Remove all packaging materials and labels. Please recycle waste properly.
• Wash in warm soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Cooking

Recommendations to prevent warping

• Never leave empty cookware on a hot burner—doing so can permanently damage your cookware and hob.
• Do not allow the cookware to boil or cook dry.

Recommendations for energy-saving and best cooking results

• Cook on a burner that is similar in base diameter to the pan you have selected.
• When cooking on gas, adjust the flame so it does not flare up the sides of the pan.
• The patented Thermolon™ coating distributes heat very efficiently, so heat settings are important. Lower heat settings conserve energy and minimize carbonization of food and oils.
• Always use appropriate heat settings for your ingredients.

Oven and Dishwasher Use

Cookware / Glass lid compatibility:

Using Cookware on an Induction Hob

Unlike electric or ceramic hobs, induction hobs detect pots or pans via electromagnets on the outer edge. For detection, the bottom of the pot or pan must contact the outer edge of the burner.

If your pan is not recognized by your hob, try these tips:

1. Place the cookware on an appropriately sized burner.

   Induction technology works effectively when the base of the induction-compatible cookware matches the size of the coil beneath the glass plate. If the burner is larger than the cookware, it may not be recognized and will not heat up.

   Diagram Description: A diagram shows a pan on a burner of similar size, marked with a checkmark (✔️).
2. Place the cookware on a smaller burner.

   If no burner matches your cookware's base size, select a smaller burner.

   Diagram Description: A diagram shows a pan on a smaller burner than its base, marked with a checkmark (✔️).
3. Do not place the cookware exactly in the center of the burner.

   If no burner is smaller than your cookware's base, position the cookware along the edge of the burner. This allows contact between the outermost points of the base and the induction coil.

   Diagram Description: A diagram shows a pan placed off-center on a burner, marked with a cross (❌).
4. Always consult your induction hob's instruction and maintenance manual.

   Check which pot or pan diameter is suitable for which burner.

Tips for Best Food Release

• Always start with a clean pan.
• Let your food warm to room temperature before cooking.
• Preheat your pan for a few seconds on low to medium heat before adding a little oil or butter for optimal frying.
• Wear and tear of your cookware and its ceramic non-stick coating is normal. Over time, non-stick properties naturally reduce. This is accelerated by prolonged exposure to high heat, causing carbonization of food and oil. The patented Thermolon™ non-stick technology can withstand accidental overheating up to 450°C for short periods, releasing no toxic fumes and causing no damage to the coating.
• This durable cookware can still be used even if non-stick properties have worn off completely, but will require more butter or oil.

Cooking Oils and Fats

• Use oils or butter suitable for baking and frying (i.e., oils with a high smoke point).
• Check the label of your butter or oil to ensure it is suitable for cooking.
• Do not use oil sprays, including aerosols, mist, and pump sprays.

Utensils

• Metal utensils can be used on the durable Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating, but nylon, silicone, or wooden utensils are recommended to prolong pan life. The coating cannot withstand sharp objects or cutting (e.g., forks and knives).

Care and Cleaning

• Allow cookware to cool, then clean thoroughly after each use.
• GreenPan™ products with Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating are easy to clean and dishwasher safe (except for wooden handles). For best results and to preserve non-stick performance, hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry with a soft towel. Ceramic coatings can degrade in dishwashers due to high salt content, bleach, and phosphates in some detergents.
• Bare aluminum rims or rivets may discolor in the dishwasher, but this does not affect pan performance.
• Do not use sharp steel wool or nylon scrubbing pads.
• Deposits (carbonization) can form from prolonged exposure to high heat with fats and oils. High heat can carbonize oil and fat, accelerating loss of non-stick performance. To remove, empty loose food, fill pan partly with warm water, bring to a quick boil, and wipe away residue with a soapy sponge.
• For tougher residue, use a melamine foam sponge (available in most grocery, department, and hardware stores).
• Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or products containing chlorine bleach. Do not gouge the non-stick coating.
• Ensure your hob and GreenPan™ product are kept free from debris to prevent scratching the hob.

Storing Pans

Storing pans alongside sharp metal implements can cause scratches or chipping on the non-stick coating and edges. Always nest non-stick cookware carefully and do not place lids with thin, sharp edges inside. GreenPan™ pan protectors are recommended.

Customer Support

For any questions about your GreenPan™ product, customer service is available.

Customer Service: info@cookware-co.com

Website: www.greenpan.com