I noticed that the Circulon pan can only use olive oil or peanut oil. Is this true for the Anolon as well?
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I mostly use olive oil but I have fried chicken in regular vegetable or canola oil and have not had any problems. I always hand wash all of my Anolon cookware though. I absolutely love Anolon.
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I like Peanut oil it is the best, but any cooking oil will work. We also use popcorn butter seasoning salt.
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HelloFirst of all, the difference in the design of the pan, the Anolon Nouvelle outside the bottom plate of copper, it is a more even distribution of heat to the bottom of the pan. Handle with Anolon Advansed covered with material that does not transmit heat from the handle to the hand. And the rest of these high quality pans and easy to use.
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No, better to use Avacado oil.I recently learned that heating olive oil changes it and makes it a carcinigen
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We've put our Anolon Pro's in the dishwasher occasionally. They do come out w/ a strange color and feel. I do my best to hand wash 90% of he time. It's the times that friends or the tired wife stick one in the DW. Good luck!
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Hi Veda. I'm confused about which pans you are asking about. You state Calphalon in your question, but I reviewed the Anolon Advanced Anodized Nonstick 11-Piece set. I just completed a live chat with an Anolon representative and have copied the context of that chat here. I hope it helps. Barbara: Hi, my name is Barbara. How may I help you? Connie Fall: Hello Barbara. Does your Anolon Advanced cookware contain any PTFEs or PFOAs Connie Fall: the nonstick pots and pans Connie Fall: hello? are you there? Barbara: A completed nonstick pan does not contain PFOA or PTFE. These two chemicals were used in the past in manufacturing the nonstick. Once the cookware is completed, the nonstick coating does not have these chemicals. As of 2012 the manufacture has discontinued using PFOA. Connie Fall: anything purchased before 2012 does have PFOA then? Barbara: Prior to 2012, the manufacture used PFOA which making the nonstick but after the pan is completed, there is no traces of the chemical. The nonstick is baked on the cookware at 800 degrees and the two chemicals evaporate Connie Fall: okay. Thank you so much for your help. Barbara: Are there any other questions I can assist you with? Connie: No, but thanks again for your help.
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I did look up the one sold directly by Anolon and I can see right away that it has the extra handle, the ones we purchased does not. They do appear to be the exact same except for the extra handle. They came in the Anolon packaging with warranty and instructions. We use the small one just about every day and love it! We did do some research prior to purchasing & feel lucky that we got the package deal, basically a 2 for 1. Depending on your cooking style you may want the extra handle.
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I used olive oil, not extra virgin though.. it doesn't take the higher heat as well. Just olive oil for cooking.
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I use it on a smooth top stove. Works well without damaging the cookware or the stove. I love my Anolon!
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The pan is pre-seasoned. The Brinkmann company would be the best at the answering what oil is used.
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From what I understand, the Anolon line of products are far superior to just aluminum pans. I don't think they include Teflon, and my pan is an 8-inch skillet that I love to cook eggs in. The weight of the pan disburses the heat so well. Try a small size and see if you like it.
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I have used milk, soy milk, almond milk, buttermilk and water. The results are good each time. Even though I am a fairly adventurous cook, I have not yet tried to use olive oil. I have had good results substituting apple sauce for oil. Good luck...enjoy your experiments!
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My Circulon Elite nonstick 12" covered has proven to be a good one. Bought a set as a gift for my daughter too. She loves them too.
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Any high end cookware I know of doesn't want you to put them in the dishwasher. Anolon is awesome cookware and will last for many, many years if you take care of it.
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I use olive or vegetable oil, not PAM. But I see no reason why PAM wouldn't work. If PAM works on high heat - these pans will easily & evenly take that high heat (e.g. for searing). I love this cookware & it cleans up in the dishwasher very well too.
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Hi Sandra, The literature is a bit confusing regarding this question. I do know that the Circulon "Classic" is PFOA and PTFE free as well as the lesser quality (IMO), Circulon "Contempo". However, here is a link that may help you with your decision. http://www.allcookwarefind.com/Non-Stick/ I ultimately am using the Circulon Infinite, as I feel it's superior to all other Circulon sets. Please remember that Meyer Corp makes Cuisinart, Rachel Ray, Farberware, Anolon....ect (the list goes on). My second choice from Meyer Corp, would be the Anolon Nouvelle Copper. I have one pan of that brand and it's fantastic. There's a cooking show on TV with Nick Stellino. He is Italian and funny, and sometimes has a martini while or after cooking. He uses the Anolon which I make reference to. Where the pan handles attach to the pan, they don't go through the pan so it doesn't make them hard to clean where they attach. Scanpan (some models) are PFOA/PTFE free and most can be used at high heat with lifetime warranties. Remember to look at reviews (even on other sites) regarding some of the "greener" pans. Some do not hold up as well. Also, as with any reviews, take into consideration the context of the review as some complaints are very minor while others can be very helpful and informative. Some people complain that their pans are showing "wear after 10 yrs" and I find that amusing. Nothing these days is made to last forever and if these pans did, they'd cost thousands of dollars. Good luck. Best, Wade
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Doubtful. My understanding of induction heating is that it requires ferromagnetic pans, i. e. , iron. Anolon is anodized aluminum.