Manual
PROFESSIONAL COOKWARE FOR GOURMET COOKING
Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware is an investment
that will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively designed
triple-ply material provides superior heat conductivity and even
heat distribution to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere.
When properly cared for, your Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless
Cookware will give countless years of service and pleasure. Follow
the use and care suggestions in this leaet to preserve and maintain
cookware’s original beauty.
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ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware on high
heat. Food will burn. The triple-ply construction of this cookware is
highly conductive and efcient for quick, even heat distribution. We
recommend using a low to medium setting for most cooking. To boil
water, medium-high is sufcient. Never leave Cuisinart
®
Copper
Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner.
Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop.
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BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or dish
detergent before using for the rst time. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry immediately with a soft dish towel.
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EASY MAINTENANCE
Immediately after each use, ll the pan with hot water and liquid
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 coarse metal pads that may make scratches. Rinse
thoroughly and dry immediately for a awless nish. Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless features oven-safe handles that can
withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F. Caution should be used
when handling any cookware handles and we recommend the use of
potholders.
To maintain the copper’s luster, use either a metal polish or
homemade mixture of ½ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup table salt, and ¼
cup scouring powder. Rub the mixture over the copper with a cloth
or nonabrasive scrubber, and rinse clean with hot water. Never use
cleaners containing bleach to clean copper cookware.
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WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
We do not recommend Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless
Cookware be cleaned in the dishwasher. The abrasive cleaning agent
will scratch and discolor the copper exterior. The stainless steel covers
are dishwasher safe and will return to a mirror shine. Over a long
period of time, however, regular dishwasher cleaning may scratch the
covers. We recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
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WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware. You may prefer using metal
utensils. These may scratch the cooking surface, but will in no way
impair the performance of your Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply 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.
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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 nonabrasive
cleaning product.
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TO REMOVE STUBBORN RESIDUE
When food is burned in the pan, a stubborn black residue may
remain. If soaking does not loosen it, add water to a depth of one
inch in the pan, then add a tablespoon of dishwasher detergent (a
non-lemon product). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for
15 minutes. Let cool in the pan, then drain and rinse. Loosen the
residue with a sponge or plastic spatula. Repeat if necessary.
CAUTION: Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry out this
procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a well-
ventilated room.
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COOKING ON A GLASS STOVETOP
To avoid scratching a glass cooktop, do not slide cookware on
the glass surface. Please consult your glass cooktop manual for
information and recommendations on use.
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COOKING OVER A GAS BURNER
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the ame touches
only the pan bottom. If the ame comes up the sides of the pan,
energy is wasted and the sides of the pan may become permanently
discolored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply 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 ame-
tamer placed between the burner and the bottom of the pot
solves this problem. Flame-tamers are readily available at most
hardware stores.
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COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware can be used in the
oven without damage. Naturally, the handle as well as the pan will
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 go
from burner to broiler to table when placed on a heat-resistant trivet.
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TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect t to reduce
the evaporation of liquids. If you leave the cover on after turning the
heat down or off, a partial vacuum may form, which will seal the lid
to the pan. To break the seal, turn on the heat for a few moments, and
the cover will come off easily. If you don’t want the lid to seal to the
pan, remove the cover or set it slightly ajar before turning off the heat.
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CONVENIENT STORAGE
A cookware rack or pegboard provides convenient, safe storage for
your Cuisinart
®
Copper Tri-Ply Stainless Cookware. Stacking and
crowding in cabinets or drawers may cause scratches.