Overheating. If food sticks to your pan, the heat was too high or you had no moisture in the pan. Try adding two tablespoon of water to fresh or frozen vegetables.

Light Residue. Light colored residue may occur from hard water spots or cooking starchy foods. In either case, spread stainless steel cleaner on a damp pan and rub with a paper towel or cloth in circular motions until pan is clean. Rinse and dry promptly. See similar questions...

The safety of cookware coated with fluoropolymer non-stick coatings has been assessed by regulatory agencies of the United States and many other countries. For many years, non-stick cookware has been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for conventional kitchen use. FDA has not changed that approval. Governments in other parts of the world have also approved these coatings on cookware and housewares. See similar questions...

Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating food that has been contaminated by bacteria or toxins. The symptoms of food poisoning can include nausea, abdominal cramp, diarrhoea and vomiting. The severity of the condition is dependent on the amount of bacteria or toxin ingested, the type of food poisoning organism and whether or not the person is in a vulnerable group. See similar questions...

Yes. DuPont non-stick coatings on cookware are safe for everyday use. Confidence in the safety and performance of DuPont non-stick coatings is based on more than 40 years of laboratory testing and use in home and commercial kitchens. Moreover, a stringent certification program ensures that non-stick coatings by DuPont are used only in suitable applications. See similar questions...

high temperatures, the quality of the coating may begin to deteriorate - it may dis-color or lose its non-stick quality. This can begin to occur at temperatures above 500? F. If heated to an extremely high temperature, the coating may begin to decompose and give off fumes. Fats, butter, or cooking oil will begin to scorch and smoke at about 400? F (204? C). See similar questions...

It is best if a coated pan is used on low or medium heat. Higher temperatures (above 500? F) can be reached while cooking, but the food will likely burn and smoke to unacceptable levels. Even higher temperatures (above 600? F) can be reached within minutes, if dry or empty cookware is left on a hot burner or in a hot oven. Non-stick cookware should not be left unattended or allowed to get very hot without food in the pan. See similar questions...

No. Consumers frequently use the term "Teflon" to refer to any non-stick coating. However, Teflon? is a DuPont-owned registered trademark for non-stick coatings and other products. Other companies make non-stick coatings that are marketed under different brand names. While non-stick coatings may vary somewhat, most are based on the same basic materials ? known as fluoropolymers. See similar questions...

Yes. Non-stick coating on most cookware may be marred by the sharp edge of a steel spatula or point of a fork. For longevity of use, plastic and/or nylon kitchen tools are best paired with non-stick cookware. See similar questions...

Birds have particularly sensitive respiratory systems, and can be injured by many kinds of household fumes, including those from aerosol sprays, burning butter or cooking oils, cleaning solvents, and overheated non-stick cookware. Bird owners can take several precautions to protect pet birds from cooking fumes: (1) keep birds out of the kitchen; (2) observe good cooking practices and never allow cookware to overheat; and (3) keep the cooking area well-ventilated. See similar questions...

Cookware should never be overheated. Low or medium heat is recommended for cookware with non-stick coatings. The coatings are completely safe for normal kitchen use, including baking or frying, and can be used at temperature up to approximately 500? F (260? C). For example, meat is usually cooked at 204?C/400?F, poultry is generally roasted at 204?C/400?F and cookies and cakes are usually baked at around 190?C/375?F. See similar questions...

All fumes can be irritating or even harmful. Butter, fats, and cooking oils will begin to smoke at 400? F (204? C), producing fumes that can irritate eyes, nose and throat and possibly cause respiratory distress. DuPont non-stick coatings will not begin to deteriorate in appearance or performance until the temperature of the cookware reaches about 500? F (260? C). The coating will not show significant decomposition unless temperatures exceed about 600? F (316? ). See similar questions...

Non-stick coating provides an easy and convenient way to enhance your cooking experience. Cookware coated with non-stick is safe at cooking temperatures up to 500? F/260? C, which is beyond the temperature that foods are normally prepared. See similar questions...

Food should be stirred with a wooden or plastic implement to prevent sticking. Food may stick if the wok is not hot enough. See similar questions...

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