∙Always use oven gloves when moving your cookware into or out of the oven.

∙Tempered glass lids are oven safe up to a maximum of 350°F/175°C/ Gas Mark 4. You must remove glass lids from pans before putting the pans in an oven above this temperature.

Refer also to the section “Handles and Knobs”.

∙Cookware with Stainless Steel handles that do not include any silicone or bakelite insert with non-stick coated interior can be put under the grill but must be at a minimum distance of 5cm from the grill heaters

Cleaning your cookware

∙After each use, wash the inner and outer coatings of your pan with hot water, liquid detergent and a sponge. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

∙Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive wire wool or harsh scouring powder.

∙Never put cold water into a hot pan or plunge hot cookware in cold water. Sudden changes of temperature may cause metal to warp, resulting in an uneven base.

∙Do not soak the outside of your pans for an extended period due to some aluminium fixings (eg rivets). Always dry your cookware thoroughly.

Dishwashing

∙Not all Tefal cookware is dishwasher safe. Please check the labels on the packaging. Please also refer to the section "Handles, Knobs and Lids. If your cookware is dishwasher safe, washing by hand is still recommended.

∙If placed in the dishwasher the outer coating and any aluminium fixings may become dulled and discoloured due to the action of certain detergents. Our guarantee does not cover this type of wear, however the performance of the pan will not be affected.

∙To maintain the performance of the non-stick coating, repeating ‘conditioning’ after dishwashing is recommended (see “Before First Use”).

∙Do not leave your cookware in the dishwasher after the cycle has finished

Cleaning - for cookware without non-stick coating

∙For regular care, clean your pans with hot water, liquid detergent and a sponge (scouring powder and scouring pads are not recommended).

∙For more stubborn stains or if food has been accidentally burnt inside the pan, soak in hot water. Use a fine specialist stainless steel powder cleanser with water to form a paste. Apply paste using a soft cloth. Rub in a circular motion from the centre outward. Wash in hot soapy water, dry immediately to prevent tarnishing.

∙Never use bleach, oven cleaners or chlorine based products on your pans as it is extremely corrosive to stainless steel, even when diluted. It will cause tiny pits to appear in the surface of the steel which may be unsightly and will affect the cooking performance.

∙Do not use steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.

∙Nylon scouring pads are safe to use.

∙Be advised that stainless steel exterior finishes and fixings may become dull due to the abrasive nature of some dishwasher detergents. These effects are not covered under guarantee.

∙Even if your product is dishwasher safe, hand washing is recommended and dry thoroughly immediately after washing it to prevent tarnishing.

∙Do not leave your cookware in the dishwasher after the cycle has finished.

∙With stainless steel cookware, blue or yellow discoloration may appear over time. This is a natural occurrence that may result from overheating and does not indicate any problem with the cookware.

∙The following may also occur due to inadequate cleaning or leaving to boil dry:- - White spots (e.g. from boiling potatoes), white fine scale, rainbow effect/ iridescent glints, brown drying rings (watermarks)

∙If the product is made of stainless steel discolouration can appear on the outer surface. The discolouration can be removed with a special cleaner for stainless steel cookware, or by adding lemon juice or vinegar to your regular cleaning solution

* TEFAL household appliances appear under the T -FAL brand in some territories like America and Japan. TEFAL/T -FAL are registered trademarks of Groupe SEB