Can this be used on non-stick pans (primarily the outside)?
1749196
I have only used it on a steel pan. if it is non stick interior with a steel exterior it should work!Tania
1749197
No. The packaging lists specific uses and non stick pans are not listed Anodized aluminum is specifically excluded. Having said that, Teflon pans require very special care and cleaning them with any acid may cause an unfavorable reaction. Considering that Teflon is made chemicals that are known to be carcinogenic or worse, I live with some stains on my non stick pans, never heat them empty, and throw them in the garbage when they get scratched. And it does really tear me to throw away a $90 fry pan, but I'm very careful with them and they usually last a long time. This is a pretty potent cleaner capable of dissolving rust from grills and tools left outside, I bet it would strip the Teflon off the bottom of a pan after a handful of uses
1749198
Only on the stainless steel part of them. It works well on the bottoms of mine. I have a couple perfect green pans that I also can do the sides with because they're stainless.
1660723
Technically the answer is yes but you certainly will need to use some kind of lubricant (butter, oil) or it will stick badly. This is not a non-stick pan so you will always have to use a lubricant to avoid sticking.
849063
I don't know and that is a little worrying. My best guess is that non-stick pans are safe to use as long as the surface remains intact and undamaged. Personally, having used this pan I am thinking of buying the traditional copper one
1292149
No. You definitely want to only use utensils that are safe for nonstick cookware with this griddle.
1336369
It not non stick in the sense that coated non stick pans are. It becomes somewhat non stick like a cast iron skillet with curing and repeted use.Cure as you would a cast iron skillet. The more you use it the better the non stick properties become
1881578
I don't believe so - it just restores some of the finish but I don't believe it has any properties to restore the non-stick or that would happen to everything you treat with this product. It's more of a cleanser.
1898788
I periodically use this on both the inside and outside of my Calphalon pots and pans. However, mine do not have non-stick interiors. I would check with the cookware manufacturer before using on non-stick interiors.
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.
719700
Yes, I have used it on non-stick surfaces, but don't scrub with anything that will scratch the surface.
244150
This is not safe on all non-stick surfaces. It is safe on Teflon. However, it is -not- safe on Calphalon non-stick surfaces.
1596969
The pan is painted on the outside and has a poly-resin type handle opposite the pan handle, so I would NOT recommend it be used in the oven.
2191509
I only use it on the outside of the pan to clean the inside I heat up oil in the pan then wipe it out. That will take any burnt stuff off.
2243764
I've owned this item for approximately one year and have always used a non-metallic spatula. I believe you risk scratching the non-stick surface should you use any other type.
102557
Sorry, don't know. Haven't tried it in that manner. Great on outside grills.
439479
The literature for Anodized cookware says you can use metal utensils. But I have found that the anodized coatingwill scratch and then become a *sticky* spot for certain foods. I use these *awesome* pans to cook omelettes as a vital part of my catering business...so they can't stick. After hundreds of uses over the last 12 months thesepans remain stick-free, both inside and outside...but I choose to use only non-metal utensils. I have 8 more pansas back-up, but only pulled 2 that got scratched over this last year.
1464888
I don't think this would be a problem. I do know you should not use spray oils on the pans. The propellent in these sprays ruins any non-stick finishes.
2187543
You can, but it is better if you don't. The process of the non stick coating allows for metal utensils, they will over time scratch the coating.