Do I need to use special pans?
744177
We've been using this product for several months and have never had any problems with our regular set of pots and pans. Nothing special is required.
744178
No. It has standard coils found on electric ranges. I use it to keep large pots of soup warm and use standard cooking pots for that.
744179
Dear Nancy, U can use any kind of pan, glass alumin, cast iron, etc. Use medium heat setting when N doubt. But let me tell , this is 1 of thee best investments I have ever made! N fact, I am going 2 buy another 1 for backup. Its great around the holiday. My preference has always been gas until my gas stove went out & I had 2 resort 2 this waring commercial stove top & now I don't even bother w/the gas stove anymore except for baking. Hope this helps U. Enjoy!
49761
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.
1497742
I imagine you could cook without the pans, like you could make pizzas and grilled cheese sandwiches. You just can't do mini muffins or anything like that. Check Goodwill for pans, I found a bunch there.
1081663
Use a fork lightly but is best to use non metal so u won't scratch the surface. They are great to cook with and heat up fast
9348
Nope. The pans are very tiny. I bought them for that very use. Unfortunately, they're so small I can't use them for anything. They're still sitting in the box they were shipped in.
1855446
I usually put a little bit of olive or coconut oil in the pan depending on the temp that it needs to get to and I have yet to burn anything. I also was a little aprehensive when I first used them, but just season the pan and you are good to go. Being that these pots and pans are encapsulated with aluminium they will heat up much faster than my non-stick pans. I just like the fact that one can go from stove to oven with them.
139363
When I first started using them yes, because I was using them as if they were non-stick pans. You have to use lower heat temperatures with stainless steel.
451646
No. I've always baked in them with no special considerations. Just be careful not to cook on the top or bottom oven racks. The bottom will burn, or the top will brown too quickly. Most recipes should say middle of oven.
1863318
To the best of my knowledge, you can use any oven proof pan as long as you have air circulation around the entire pan. Place pan on the lower bottom rack for best results.
543363
I never use coated pans so I can't specifically answer your question. No matter what, unless otherwise stated, any pan should be at the very least greased. Most will call for flour or corn meal as well. As far as these cake pans, I greased with shortening and floured the pans and had no problem getting cakes to come out.
1875632
I don't know, but the point is to get them seasoned so that you don't need non-stick spray. That said, you will want to use some oil each time you cook. It's not a fat-free experience like Teflon can be (at least for the few weeks before the Teflon gets scratched and goes bad).
764837
I used them as the pan. They worked out fine as it baked evenly. I did put them on a baking sheet just in case it fell over during baking.
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.
1439236
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.
993751
If you are using a cast iron skillet, yes. If you are using a ceramic or coated skillet, use a hard plastic one.
1622030
No. Any regular cooking pan is fine. One thing I did learn that isn't in my review. It does use a lot of energy. I still really like it but am now using my crock pot for the things that take a long time to keep my energy bill smaller.
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They don't but the pan sizes are fairly standard I just use one from another pan