Calphalon pans are some of the best pans on the market, but they can scratch easily if you're not careful.
Seemingly indestructible thanks to its ability to withstand high heat and resist scratching, stainless steel is one of the most versatile cooking materials you can have in the kitchen.
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.
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear; non-stick coating loss or non-stick coating performance loss after use, whether as a result of normal wear and tear or misuse and abuse; cosmetic damage which does not impair the functionality of the product, including scratches, dents, dings, scuffs, stains, ...
Consider using a non-stick cooking spray before cooking to help maintain the finish and improve food release. Cooking on high heat can degrade the non-stick surface more quickly. Stick to medium or low heat settings. Stacking: If stacking pans, place a soft cloth or paper towel between them to avoid scratching.
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.
Nonstick Pans Do Not Last Forever
A good rule of thumb is to replace them approximately every five years. Look at your pans frequently.
Damaged Non-stick Pans Should Not Be Used
While modern non-stick pans are quite safe when used properly, be careful not to use these when the coating is damaged. For example, the coating could be damaged due to long time usage, or abrasion or scratching by hard objects during cooking and washing.
While Calphalon cookware features polytetrafluoroethylene-based nonstick finishes, we are not associated with, nor do we use, Teflon® branded products.
Calphalon also provides free mail-in recycling of old pots and pans with the purchase of its products.
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.
Ceramic: Indeed the healthiest material for frying pan and ideal if you're cooking delicate foods like eggs or fish. Its nonstick and toxin-free surface makes ceramic a must-have in your kitchen.
Calphalon's alternatives and competitors. See how Calphalon compares to similar products. Calphalon's top competitors include Made In, Rational, and All-Clad Metalcrafters. Made In specializes in kitchenware and cookware, catering to home cooks and culinary professionals.
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.
The anodization makes the aluminum non-reactive, keeping your meals safe. If the surface sustains damage or gets scratched, it can expose the aluminum core, which has reactive properties with certain foods.
No. While they don't necessarily present a safety concern, you still shouldn't hold onto your scratched nonstick pans.
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.
In general, you want to replace nonstick pans after five years. But you need to be particularly careful with nonstick cookware produced before 2015, as it may contain PFOA. If your cookware dates back to 2015 and earlier, it's likely time to replace it even if it doesn't contain PFOAs.
We advise replacing your nonstick pans whenever the coating starts to degrade or is scratched—or about every three to five years.
Do NOT preheat on high heat and wait for the pan to cool. Calphalon cookware is very heat-efficient; using high heat will quickly cause food to stick and burn. High heat is typically used for boiling water or stir-frying. Test the pan to ensure it is hot enough.
We recommend using oil and flour in the Calphalon nonstick bakeware pan prior to baking cakes.
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.
CALPHALON SIGNATURE NONSTICK
We recommend not using aerosol cooking sprays as they contain a chemical propellant that is difficult to remove. Instead, use and oil mister with olive or vegetable oil or dab a bit of oil on a paper towel and carefully wipe the interior of the pan.
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. Please reference the pictures below.