Can metal utensil (turners, spoons) be used on the skillets without damaging the nonstick surface?
774037
Like any non-stick surface cookware, you will eventually scratch it with metal utensils. I have coated utensils and haven't had any scratching. If you're thinking of purchasing these, look further. The lids are not vented....once you've had vented lids, it's very hard to go back to non-vented. The handles on the pans/kettles also get very very hot during cooking. If you're boiling pasta, you will definately need a pot holder to dump the water when pasta is done. I would never re-buy this set of cookware for those 2 reasons. The shape is nice and they're a nice weight, but thats it.
774038
I dont think so but I only use plastic or wood on mine. They are pretty durable.
1220570
No. This is a very good and reliable pan, and it has served me well, but do NOT use hard utensils on this pan. It's a coated pan and will not long tolerate abrasion bymetal utensils. Use non-metal utensils only.
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.
99670
Oh, it absolutely will damage it. If you're using it in Teflon (non-stick), get a plastic spatula. This one is great for cast iron pans, though!
1205920
As with any non stick surface it is not a good idea to use metal utensils on this cookware. On the other hand, I do sometimes use a metal spoon or a metal spatula on it but it is not often and there have been no marks rom it but that is because I am incredibly careful with my cookware. I would say that in most cases it is OK.. although I would recommend that you are seriously careful with it.
1637636
You should not with aluminum nonstick cookware. You can if you don't tend to scrape the sides and bottom but if you are heavy handed, you should stick with plastic, wood, or vinyl utensils.
2148735
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.
811514
Yes it is. It hasn't scratched any of mine. The only thing you can't use in non-stick pans is any sort of metal. I did find that a couple of the pieces upon arrival were splintering. Especially the slotted spoon. Managed to cut the splinter off and sand it down, but all the same. But yes, it is safe for non-stick.
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.
2268725
Probably could, but would definitely not recommend it. There are loads of high quality, heat resistant utensils on the market designed for using with non-stick pans. I own lots of Anolon (pots/pans/bakeware) and would not think of using metal on them. I even go so far as to use a heat resistant rubber whisk for sauces in a non-stick pot. Love my Anolon and wouldn't chance ruining that great non stick quality.
1999161
Absolutely. You only need to avoid metal utensils when the interior is a non-stick material.
2268723
I use metal spoons on pans, just don't dig down hard on anodized pans with metal utensils.
1248559
I only use in cast alum pots, therefore can not say if it is safe in nonstick or not.
225203
Yes. You can use metal utensils on this cookware as it doesn't have a non-stick coating.
434313
No that will damage the non stick coating. ONLY USE RUBBER, PLASTIC OR WOOD
1094231
After having this pan for an extended period of time I would say no. It is a great pan but I do not use metal utensils with it just to be safe.
116565
YES - it is NOT a non-stick product - I guess you could call it a "stick cookware set" You can use metal utensils with it, maybe that says it best.