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Berndes Cookware Use & Care Instructions
How to enjoy your Berndes cookware for many years.
Thank you for choosing Berndes cookware - you have purchased a top quality branded product. By observing a few simple hints on care and use, your cookware will serve you faithfully for many years.
Cleaning and care instruction for cookware for non-sticking cooking utensils
Berndes only uses non-stick surfaces which have been tested and proved to be exceptionally tough and long lasting.
- Wash and rub in a little cooking oil before first use.
- Don't heat the pots and pans for a longer period of time if they are empty.
- In order to avoid damages caused by the burning of remains of cooking oil (vaporises at 200° C / 392° F), pour some cold water into the pot or pan after use.
- In order to perserve your valuable pots and pans, avoid using sharp obkects. Wooden or plastic utensils are recommended. Scratches do not influence the function of the pots and pans in any way.
- For cleaning, hot water, washing up liquid and a soft sponge are sufficient.
- After washing in a dishwasher and before the next use, rub the pots and pans with a few drops of cooking oil. Discolouration of the bottom of the pots and pans is harmless aluminium oxidation.
- Cast handles can be used in the oven without restriction. Due to their good ability to conduct heat, always use potholders, serving helpers or our thermo handles.
- Plastic fittings can withstand heat up to 160° C (320° F)
- Protect wooden handles in the oven by wrapping them in aluminium foil. Washing in the dishwasher can lead to withering of the wooden handles.
- In spite of extensive quality checks, it an happen that a product is delivered with a less than desired quality. In this case, please send the product back.
Cleaning and care of stainless steel cookware
Our cookware has a specially designed, energy saving, thick base which will conduct heat evenly. Once the correct temperature has been reached (the base will hold the heat), reduce the heat source to low to continue cooking. This thick base has been designed so that it will conduct heat evenly, thus lessening the cooking time and saving energy.
Suitable for all cookers including ceramic and halogen hobs (not suitable for induction hobs).
- Before first use, remove all tags and labels, then wash your pan in hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
- For best results when cooking, avoid the use of high heat, as this will cause the food to burn, and cou1d discolour the outside of your pan. Use a radiant or gas ring of a slightly smaller diameter than your pan. Do not allow the gas flame to come up the side of your pan.
- To clean simply use a soft sponge and your usual detergent. Do not use metal scourers or steel wool as these will scratch the surface. To prevent food residue which may cause sticking during cooking, particularly frypans, we recommend the regular use of a proprietary stainless steel cleaner. This should be applied with a cloth or sponge and rinsed thoroughly in warm water.
- If you notice dull patches or discolouration of the surface, it is due to minerals in the water. To remove these marks, rub the affected areas with half a lemon. The stain can also be removed with a mixture of 9 parts water and 1 part vinegar essence.
- Cleaning instructions for non-stick stainless steel cookware: as above, but the interior must be cleaned only with hot soapy water. Do not use a stainless steel cleaner on the non-stick interior surface.
Cleaning and care of Terra Cotta lids
- Before use: Rinse clay cover
- Before cooking: soak Terra Cotta lid for 10 minutes in water
- Cooking: Place unit in cool oven
- Clean up: Rinse clay cover and wash base with detergent
- Storage: Thoroughly air dry
Periodic "deep cleaning" of the Terra Cotta lid is recommended: soak in a mixture of baking soda and water then rise.
