While Calphalon cookware features polytetrafluoroethylene-based nonstick finishes, we are not associated with, nor do we use, Teflon® branded products.
Performance: Scratches can affect the cooking performance of the pan, including heat distribution and food release. Overall, if the scratches are minor and the pan still performs well, it should be safe to use.
Not good! To be safe, once a pan is scratched it's gotta go. A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored or scratched, be sure to stop using them.
A: Calphalon stopped manufacturing our nonstick using PFOA back in the third quarter of 2012. We have then since moved to a formula that is completely FDA approved.
Our products are safe, and compliant with with all applicable federal and state safety regulations.
We advise replacing your nonstick pans whenever the coating starts to degrade or is scratched—or about every three to five years.
The hard anodizing process used by Calphalon makes the aluminum non-reactive and safe for cooking. The outcome is a layer of aluminum oxide that is resistant to corrosion, preventing direct contact between the food and the aluminum.
Calphalon also provides free mail-in recycling of old pots and pans with the purchase of its products.
ceramic is among the safest material for pans
From dishes, to glasses, bakeware and cookware, ceramic bakeware is our pick for the best cookware material for health thanks to its non-reactive nature and resistance to high temperatures and acidic foods. Plus it's so pretty!
Before using any Calphalon cookware for the first time, wash in warm, sudsy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Most Calphalon cookware does not require seasoning.
Calphalon Cookware's lifetime warranty states that “Calphalon will replace any item found defective in material or workmanship when put to normal household use and cared for according to the instructions.” That excludes surface-level dings, dents and chips—but those don't affect the performance of the cookware, anyway.
If food is sticking to your nonstick surface, there may be a residue on the surface causing food to stick. This residue is usually formed from the natural oils in the foods you cook and does not always come clean with regular dish washing liquid.
PERRYSBURG, Ohio — Calphalon, a company that produces cookware and appliances, confirmed Wednesday it will close its Perrysburg production facility at the end of 2023, a move that will cost 130 people their jobs.
Essentially, the only difference lies in the name. PTFE is the shortened name of the chemical polytetrafluoroethylene, and Teflon is the trade name of the same polymer. If you are looking for a highly flexible, non-stick material that is chemical, electrical and thermal resistant, look no further than PTFE.
A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently. When they start to appear warped, discolored or scratched, be sure to stop using them.
In general, you want to replace nonstick pans after five years.
The nonstick coating is designed for long-term use when used properly and at the recommended cooking temperatures. If your nonstick coating is chipping or peeling, and your pan has been cared for according to the Use and Care guide, your pan should qualify for replacement under the manufacturer's warranty.
Stainless steel cookware is typically a shiny silver material, hard-anodized cookware is a deep dark gray color, and cookware that is nonstick typically will have a smooth light gray, dark gray, or black interior that is clearly different than the exterior of the pan.
The anodized layer created in the manufacturing process ensures no harmful chemicals or metals leach into food, making it one of the safest cookware choices available today.
All Calphalon nylon utensils are BPA-free.