Use and Care Manual

• Dishwasher: Some cookware materials are NOT dishwasher safe.
Placing these types of cookware in the dishwasher will result in
discoloration of your pans due to high water temperature and
harsh detergents.
The following types of cookware materials are NOT dishwasher safe.
Using them in the dishwasher will void your entire warranty:
- Hard-anodized aluminum cookware
- Porcelain enamel-exterior cookware
- Copper bottom cookware
- Plain aluminum cookware
The following types of cookware materials are dishwasher safe:
- Stainless steel cookware (with or without nonstick coating):
Over time, the harsh dishwasher detergents may dull the stainless
steel exterior.
- Aluminum cookware with exterior color coating (silicone polyester)
with or without nonstick.
- Machined base cookware with rings of exposed aluminum:
Over time, repeated use in the dishwasher will cause slight
discoloration of the exposed aluminum but will not
aect performance.
- Some hard-anodized cookware is specifically designed to be safe
for use in the dishwasher. For your hard-anodized cookware to be
dishwasher safe, all hard-anodized surfaces need to be completely
encapsulated such that there is no exposed hard-anodized surface.
Hard-anodized cookware that is dishwasher safe will be noted on
the product packaging.
- Ceramic cookware is dishwasher safe, however hand washing is
recommended for ideal care.
• Storage: To avoid scratches or chips on the cookware exterior, place
paper towels between pans when storing.
HANDLES AND KNOBS
Caution:
• Hot Handles and Knobs: Handles and knobs can get very hot under
some conditions. Use caution when touching them and always have
potholders available for use.
• Handle Position when Cooking: Position pans so that handles are not
over other hot burners. Do not allow handles to extend beyond the
edge of the stove where pans can be knocked o the stovetop. When
cooking on a gas stove, place the pan on the burner with the handle
lined up with one of the burner grate arms to help prevent the pan
from tipping.
• Loose Handles: Periodically, check handles and knobs to be sure they
are not loose. If the handles are attached with screws, re-tighten the
screws, being careful not to over-tighten. If the screw cannot be
tightened, please contact Consumer Relations for a replacement.
Handles that are attached with screws that are loose can separate from
the pan and cause personal injury or property damage. NEVER USE A
PAN THAT HAS A LOOSE HANDLE.
LIDS
• Steam: When removing lids or cooking with steam vented lids, always
position the lid so that the steam is directed away from you. Always use
a potholder when adjusting lids with steam vents. Rising steam can
cause burns.
• Locking Lids: Make certain that the lid is locked securely when using
teakettles, straining pots or other cookware with locking lids. This will
prevent escaping steam or hot liquid, which will cause burns. Always
double check that the lid is locked before straining or draining and
always strain and drain away from your body. Do not use straining lids
on other cookware pieces.
• Glass Lids:
- Cracks and Scratches: Do not use glass lids that have cracks or
scratches. If your lid is cracked or has deep scratches, breakage can
occur spontaneously. Please contact Consumer Relations
for a replacement.
- Cleaning: Never use metal utensils, sharp instruments or harsh
abrasives that may scratch and weaken the glass.
- Temperature Extremes: Do not place glass lids directly on top of, or
directly under heating elements. Avoid extreme temperature changes
when using glass lids. Do not submerge a hot lid in cold water or place
on a cold surface. Glass lids are not broiler safe.
• Lid Vacuum: A lid left on a pan after turning down the heat or turning
the burner o, may result in a vacuum that causes the lid to seal to
the pan. Using a lid made for another pan can also cause a lid vacuum.
If a lid vacuum occurs, DO NOT attempt to remove the lid from pan
in any way. If your lid is vacuum sealed to your pan, return it to the
burner on low heat so that the air inside the pan warms and expands,
and releases the seal. The lid should lift eortlessly from the pan. To
avoid a lid seal, remove the lid or set it ajar before turning heat o.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERAMIC/GLASS STOVETOPS
Always follow your stovetop manufacturer’s instructions for correct stovetop use and for specific cookware restrictions.
We recommend the use of flat-bottomed stainless steel or hard-anodized exterior cookware on ceramic/glass stovetops. Overheating
or allowing porcelain enameled or silicone polyester cookware to boil dry can result in the fusing of the cookware to your ceramic/glass
stovetop requiring replacement of the stovetop. Meyer Corporation U.S. will not be responsible for damage to stovetops.
Never place a hot pan on a cool ceramic/glass stovetop burner. This can also cause fusion of the pan to the stovetop. Before using a double
burner griddle or other large cookware pieces that are manufactured to sit over two stovetop burners, consult the stove manufacturer's
manual to ensure that your ceramic/glass stovetop has a bridge between the two burners you intend to use. If your stovetop does
not have a bridge between the burners, DO NOT USE YOUR DOUBLE BURNER GRIDDLE OR OTHER LARGE
COOKWARE PIECES -it may fuse to your stovetop, causing stovetop damage.
Cookware bases should be flat for even heat conduction. Decorative pan bottoms may not conduct heat evenly.
Do not drag or scrape cookware across your ceramic/glass stovetop. This can cause scratches or marks on
your stovetop. Meyer Corporation U.S. will not be responsible for stovetop damage.