{"id":14293,"date":"2021-01-17T03:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T03:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=14293"},"modified":"2022-10-10T22:34:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T22:34:34","slug":"nonstick-pan-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/nonstick-pan-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use, Care And Store Your Nonstick Pans: Full Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wanting to keep your nonstick pans working and looking like new? Here I cover how to get the most out of your nonstick cookware, for longe. This is my full guide on how to use, care and store your nonstick pans. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

If you treat people and things with love and they’ll stick around longer. This wisdom surely applies to your cookware<\/a> as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like appliances<\/a>, nonstick pans come with care instructions for that reason. It’s worth spending a few minutes reading these to get the best out of your product and to ensure your warranty<\/a> remains valid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the instructions are somewhat hazy or perhaps you’ve mislaid them, you’ll find this guide helpful for what you need or for expanding on what you may already know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of nonstick pans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll enjoy using nonstick pans if you prefer less oil in your cooking. If you prefer to use a smidgen of<\/em> oil, some are better than others, and I cover this in my article on using cooking oils for nonstick pans<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using no or minimal amount of oil or butter is a healthy choice in the respect of dietary intake for weight loss or for other health-related matters such as lowering cholesterol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonstick pans are easy to clean as well. Thus they are more user-friendly than some traditional cookware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This equates to time-saving for the busy cook. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are also light and easy to handle with a variety of sizes and styles on the market. I cover the benefits of ceramic nonstick in my guide to the best ceramic cookware sets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonstick pan quality and price range<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The quality and price range of nonstick pans vary because of the different processes and materials used in their manufacture. I cover some different ceramic types in the article I wrote reviewing popular ceramic nonstick pans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll pay more for those with advanced nonstick technology and hard anodizing, which tend to provide more durable interior and exterior surfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, price is not always the best indicator of a pan’s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A better indicator is the degree of care you give these pans when using, cleaning and storing them. If you want your pans to look and perform well for longer, follow the basic care tips I’ve included below to fully enjoy this type of cookware. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Know that your nonstick pan will need replacing at some point. This is expected as all nonstick coatings wear away with use over time. The wearing, of course, depends on its use, the quality of the coating, and how well it’s been cared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before first use! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On receiving your nonstick pan<\/a>, and after removing all labels and packaging materials, give your pan a wash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will remove any manufacturing residue or dust collected in its journey from the factory to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just hand wash the pan in a bit of warm, soapy water and then rinse and dry it with a soft cloth or paper towel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasoning or conditioning nonstick pans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For best results, some manufacturers <\/a>recommend conditioning their nonstick<\/g> pans before first use. I’ve done this to mine and I find it works well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For ‘conditioning’, simply wipe the interior of the pan with a light coating of cooking oil. Note: Don’t use oil sprays for this. Then, heat over low to medium for about 3-4 minutes, wash and then dry. I give a step-by-step account in my review of the Vesuvio ceramic frying pan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-stick sprays can buildup a layer and damage the nonstick performance of the ceramic cooking surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similar to the seasoning of cast iron skillets<\/a>, some nonstick pans benefit from an every-once-in-a-while ‘conditioning’ of the cooking surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GreenPan, however, claims there is “no need to season your pan!” My advice is to go with what the maker of your pan recommends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using nonstick cookware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are a few different kinds of nonstick coating of cookware on the market. Some will have trademark names, such as Thermolon, used by GreenPan. Others may be infused with minerals, such as titanium or copper, for added scratch resistance and durability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But broadly speaking, all nonstick coatings fall into two categories, Teflon and ceramic<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n