Warranty

CHEF'S
CLASSIC
™
STAINLESS
Use and Care Guide
Classic Stainless Cookware
CLASSIC STAINLESS COOKWARE
Cuisinart
®
Chef ’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware is an investment
that will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively
designed aluminum encapsulated base provides superior heat
conductivity and even heat distribution to meet the demands
of gourmet chefs everywhere. When properly cared for, your
Cuisinart
®
Chef ’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware will give countless
years of service and pleasure. Follow the use and care sugges-
tions in this leaflet to preserve and maintain the cookware’s
original beauty.
ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware on
high heat. Food will burn. The aluminum encapsulated base
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heat distribution. We recommend using a low to medium setting
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leave Cuisinart
®
Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner.
Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or
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time. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish
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®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless
Cookware in a dishwasher.
EASY MAINTENANCE
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dish detergent; let stand until lukewarm. Use a sponge or soft cloth
to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use steel wool or
other metal pads that make coarse scratches. Rinse thoroughly and
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®
Chef’s Classic
™
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temperatures up to 500°F. Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F only.
Caution should be used when handling any cookware handles and
we recommend the use of potholders.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart
®
Chef ’s Classic
™
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that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the dishwasher is
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detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware. You may prefer using
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no way impair the performance of your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware. You may use a hand mixer with metal beaters
which can scratch the interior surface but will not impair the
cookware’s performance or its durability.
TO REMOVE STAINS
Calcium in your water may leave a multicolored stain. This is from
a harmless deposit and can be removed with a little warm vinegar.
Certain foods such as pasta or oatmeal may leave a light residue or
cloudy appearance. This can be easily removed with any
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TO REMOVE STUBBORN RESIDUE
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residue with a sponge or plastic spatula. Repeat if necessary.
TO REMOVE BURNER STAINS
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with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and
spray or brush the cleaner on only the outside bottom of the pan.
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pan before applying the cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
CAUTION: Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry out
this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a
well-ventilated room.
COOKING OVER A GAS BURNER
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wasted and the sides of the pan may become permanently discolored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless
Cookware has exceptionally high thermoconductivity, and
even a low setting on some gas burners will overheat or even
burn foods, such as thinly sliced onions. An inexpensive gas
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of the pot solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily
available at most hardware stores or kitchen stores.
COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware can be used in the
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become hot. Use potholders to prevent burns. The cookware can
be used in the oven at any baking temperature up to 500°F and can
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trivet. Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F only.
TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
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turning off the heat.
CONVENIENT STORAGE
A cookware rack or pegboard for your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
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crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
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Your Cuisinart
®
Chef’s Classic
™
Stainless Cookware is warranted to be free
of defects in material and workmanship under normal home use from the
date of original purchase throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime. If your
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money order made payable to Cuisinart.
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does not impair the functional utility of the cookware.
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damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
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apply to you.
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rights which vary from state to state.
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California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call
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retail store which sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store
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purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior
usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate
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pendent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished.
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under warranty.
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and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.
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