Thin finish on included pans: Does anyone know if there are other non-stick pans available that aren't so finnicky?
1248535
probably kinda late not but there are pans from Nordic ware which are not too bad. I just bought some that by Chicago Metallic and they seem better than the nordic ware. For the pan the company sends with the unit, I would rather they reduced the price of the oven as the pan is about the worst you could get.
765960
Yes, but they are not overly defined and don't look terrible on most finished products. I'd call it a minute drawback for one of the best loaf pans I've ever used.
198598
The nonstick finish doesn't require a lot of oil to be added to the pan. Just preheat the pan, give it a swipe of oil on a paper towel and you're good to go. Very little smoking.
1705156
It's because these pans are junk. I've used lots of non-stick pans, read all of the research about smoke points, burning teflon, etc. and am the designated heat police in the house and the non-stick coating still stopped working after only a few months.
1159998
The pans are the weak link of this machine. Do a google search. Last year I found a nice company in the Midwest that supplies all sorts of appliance parts at reasonable prices, including this pan.
521606
I suggest that after each washing and drying coat with a thin layer of oil. This is not a non stick finish and not nearly as good as the old enamel interiors. You may need to add some oil each time you cook.
426845
This little pan works wonderfully, but is definitely not the quality of my higher end pans. Wash it by hand, not in the dishwasher, and it should last. The non-stick coating will otherwise come off easily. And, be careful not to overfill with water, or you will be hard boiling, not poaching.
2010530
No problem, it is cast iron. The "non stick" is from baked in oil/fat so don't use soap to clean, don't soak in water and if you need to you can always re-bake it with more oil/fat.
1955676
The pans just have AIRBAKE on them, but from what I remember they were Tfal. I must confess I haven't used them yet as I am saving them for Hot Cross Bun season-the only thing I will use them for, as they don't over brown the bottoms. .at least my old ones didin't. Guess I should check them out!! Hope this helps.
894256
I have a nice set of (non All-Clad) stainless-steel pots and pans but when it comes to eggs, I strictly use non-stick. It is just much easier and saves time.
543364
I also never use coated pans. I use nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper. I also use wet flameproof wraps around the edges of my pans.
1587315
I just turn the pan over a little and they slide right out. I've never had any sticking at all so I've never needed a tool, but I'm sure a small spatula would work if you don't want to tip the pan.
894253
Generally speaking the sticking is not a problem. It's not a non stick coating but the pans are so well made that if you prepare them and sear properly, the clean up shouldn't be bad at all. However I've found that eggs always stick to a certain degree in anything but a non-stick coating.
928125
I haven't found them to be any more durable than other non-stick pans. Although they advertise that you can use metal utensils, I found that they scratched easily, and then lost their non-stick surface. I think we were conned into thinking that they are better quality because they are Danish, but I definitely haven't found that to be the case!
1936060
I just make sure the pans are extremely well oiled, either using a baking spray or butter. Also, when you wash the pans, be sure to hand-wash them and towel-dry them immediately, otherwise the finish might be ruined.
1843510
They are great pans, it looks like Teflon though. I've had one in the past and loved it but wouldn't use metal in it. We went out of town and people stayed at our house, used the pan and apparently used metal spoons in it, now it sticks.
625644
Safe and natural non-stick silicone coating stating PTFE & PFOA free! Very slick and very easy to clean but I still coat it very slightly with butter, coconut oil or all natural trans-fat free vegetable shortening by Spectrum. I haven't used it w/o the light coating so I cannot comment on using the pan w/o it but I will say that the clean up is a breeze b/c the water and soap repels off. I love USA pans. I just received the extra large loaf pan. Good luck.