- Allow the oil/butter to heat up in the cookware before adding food.
- Do not use extra virgin olive oil as it cannot withstand high heat and is not suitable for frying. It will leave a thin carbonised layer on your non-stick that is difficult to clean.
- Do not use any type of oil sprays, including aerosols, mist and pump sprays. These sprays can cause residue build-up that is difficult to remove from all types of cookware.
- Do not rush the preheating process by using high heat.
- Wear and tear of your cookware and its non-stick coating is normal. Over time there is a natural reduction of your pan’s non-stick properties. This process is accelerated by prolonged exposure of the non-stick surface to high heat, which causes carbonization of food and oil.
- Never use metal utensils on any non-stick surface. Plastic, rubber or wooden utensils are recommended to protect your cookware’s non-stick finish. Do not cut food when it is in the cookware.
- For non-stick cookware, avoid using sharp-edged and metal utensils e.g. fork, knife…, that may scratch or cut the non-stick surface. Do not cut food when it is in the cookware. Plastic, rubber or wooden utensils are recommended to protect your cookware’s non-stick finish.
- Allow cookware to air cool, and clean thoroughly after every use.
- If carbonisation of food and oil on your non-stick coating occurs, or there are difficult to clean food deposits after cleaning, partially fill the cookware with hot water and quickly bring the water to a boil. After draining the pan, scrub the pan with a sponge or pot and pan brush using hot soapy water.
- For stubborn carbonisation deposits that still remain, it is advisable to use a melamine sponge (check the melamine instructions on how to use it). You can find these sponges in most household goods stores and supermarkets.
- Storing cookware along with other metal implements can cause scratches or chipping on the surface of the non-stick coating.
- Always store your clean KitchenAid cookware carefully. The usage of pan protectors is recommended.