All-Clad sells the 6-Pc Cook Serve set that is made of Stainless Steel. Does this mean they recommend using metal utensils in the pans?
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For All-Clad pans with a stainless surface, you may use metal or other types of utensils. Obviously you don't want to apply too much pressure, to avoid scratching. But metal utensils are not harmful to the surface. On All-Clad nonstick, you want to use something other than metal such as silicone or wood.
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Tia - Both All Clad and Cook's Standard have layers of aluminum between the stainless steel layers, both on the bottom as well as up the sides. Aluminum helps conduct heat faster and more evenly than solid stainless steel, allowing the cookware to heat up faster and cooks food more efficiently. As others have found, you can keep heat at lower setting with this set, as a result. I used these for about 2 months and still consider it to be the absolute #1 bargain in top-quality cookware. Why spend 4x as much just for a name?
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I was about to order this pan and saw this question. I have about ten Cuisinart MultiClad pots and pants that I've purchased over an eight year period and have not experienced any issues to include the metal. I've gone from cooktop to 475 degree oven with some and have had no problems of any kind.
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The metal here is called "Hard Anodized Construction". I'm sure it is steel, but I can't say it is stainless. What I can say is I'm sure you will be very happy with this pan. it is a sweet piece of cookware.
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The only thing I know is that according to the cuisinart website you cannot use metal utensils with the multi-clad pro line. Also the set comes with smaller size pans that aren't applicable to daily use for a family. The classic is supposed to be lighter in weight and supposedly doesn't conduct great as evenly. But I do not have personal experience with these pans to give you my opinion.
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I wouldn't, they sent a set of utensils that were plastic and if I recall ( I don't want to go dig out the instruction book) they say NOT to use metal. Plus the ones they sent with it are really good and sturdy and clean up nice. Enjoy your set ... I do.
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I would not if I were you. I'd get all clad or a heavy bottom pan as they are less likely to warp and qill sit evenly on your cook surface and last longer. On that thought...a disc bottom pan would probably be ideal for you. Don't worry about clad, which is aluminum inside stainless up the side walls. I have both kinds and both work great.
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No, It's all stainless steel, seasoning helps during cooking, but you still have to clean em, these are not like cast iron pans
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No and only because you will eventually damage the surface. My set came with a wonderful set of coated utensils. I've used coated utensils for years and actually prefer them to metal.
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Short answer: No. Longer answer/reason: Induction cooking requires "ferromagnetic" (iron-based magnetic) cookware. Stainless steel 18/10 is iron-based, because the alloy is based on steel, but the numbers "18/10" refer to 18% chromium and 10% nickel in the alloy. Adding chromium makes it "stainless" and adding nickel makes it nonmagnetic. "Stainless steel 18/0" is magnetic (because it contains no nickel) and will work on an induction cooktop, but 18/10 is a much better grade of stainless steel. Some cookware is "stainless steel clad," meaning the stainless steel covers both sides of a different metal on the bottom. The bottom of this pot has an aluminum "core," which means the stainless steel is "clad" over a disk of aluminum. Aluminum is used on the bottom because it transfers heat much better than stainless steel, but since it is also nonmagnetic, it will not make it "induction ready." Some stainless steel clad cookware has a "core" of regular steel, which is magnetic, and those would be able to be used on an induction cooktop. For example, this one specifically states "induction ready": http://www.webstaurantstore.com/8-qt-stainless-steel-clad-double-boiler/922SDB8.html?utm_source=Amazon In general, if a magnet sticks to the bottom of a pot, it can be used on an induction cooktop; if it doesn't, it can't. Comment on other responses: Why are people who don't know the answer to a question compelled to "answer" the question with "I don't know" or worse, "I have no idea what you're talking about"? MILLIONS of people don't know the answer to the question, but you don't see them all of THEM chiming in with "I don't know," do you? Clue: If you don't know the answer to a question, simply DON'T RESPOND. Posting a nonsensical response does not help the questioner, and you're only broadcasting to the world how ignorant you are!
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It is recommended to use the same care as with non-stick pans. I use melamine utensils as rubber or plastic utensils always tend to melt.
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Herman, Kindly refer to the manufacturer's details at http://www.t-falusa.com/. My caution is that the set is NOT all 'non-stick'. The description says "*Stainless steel cookware with nonstick interior". However, of the six pieces of cook wear, only two are non-stick the others require something abrasive, and elbow grease, to clean.
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Good question! I called Farberware customer service today and they said it was all Stainless Steel, inside and out. K-Mart also carries this pan on their website, so hopefully could look at it in the store.
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I cannot say for sure. Since I sent the item as a gift to my far-away grandson, I have no way of checking into this. I did find the set to be very sturdy and well made. Stainless steel is a very safe material for eating utensils.
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In my opinion you can use stainless, wood or silicone utensils with a SS pan. When using metal utensils try to avoid scratching the cooking surface however.
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Im new to stainless steel cooking, with that said... is it okay to use items like Pam spray on these pots and pans? Everyone seems to talk about butter or oil. Just wondering...
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I can't find any reference to metal content, but it is a little heavier than the 2 qt. Cuisinart I have. I needed pots with the heavy clad bottoms for my glass top stove, and these are perfect. I now have a pretty complete set. I've found the handles get a little warm, but not really hot. Check first, of course.