C U I S I N A R T ® S M A R T N E S T
™
S T A I N L E S S C O O K W A R E
Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
Stainless Cookware is an investment
that will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively
designed aluminum encapsulated base provides superior heat
conductivity and even heat distribution to meet the demands
of gourmet chefs everywhere. When properly cared for, your
Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
Stainless Cookware will give countless
years of service and pleasure. Follow the use and care
suggestions in this leaflet to preserve and maintain the
cookware’s original beauty.
ESSENTIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never use Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
Stainless Cookware on high
heat. Food will burn.
The aluminum encapsulated base makes
this cookware highly conductive and efficient for quick, even
heat distribution. We recommend using a low to medium setting
for most cooking. To boil water, medium-high is sufficient. Never
leave Cuisinart
®
Cookware or any pan empty over a hot burner.
Doing so can ruin the pan and cause damage to the stovetop.
Never leave cookware on the stovetop unattended. Cookware
that overheats or boils dry may begin to decompose and melt,
resulting in damage to your stovetop or cookware and/or
creating a risk of personal injury. If cookware overheats, do not
remove from the stovetop immediately. Turn off the heat and
allow the cookware to cool naturally before removing from the
stovetop.
BEFORE USING
Wash your new cookware in hot water with a mild soap or dish
detergent, or in a dishwasher, before using for the first time.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a soft dish
towel, or you may place your Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
Stainless
Cookware in a dishwasher.
EASY MAINTENANCE
Immediately after each use, fill 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 can make scratches. Rinse
thoroughly and dry immediately for a flawless finish. Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
Stainless features oven-safe handles that can
withstand oven temperatures up to 500°F. Glass lids are oven
safe to 350°F only. Caution should be used when handling any
cookware handles and we recommend the use of potholders.
WHAT ABOUT THE DISHWASHER?
Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
Stainless is dishwasher safe, but
remember that soil from other dishes may be abrasive. If the
dishwasher is carelessly packed, other dishes or flatware may
mar the surface of the cookware. Over a long period, regular
dishwasher cleaning will eventually scratch any utensil. We
recommend using a non-lemon detergent.
WHAT ABOUT METAL UTENSILS?
We recommend using plastic or wooden utensils with your
Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
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
®
SmartNest
™
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.
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.
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.
TO REMOVE BURNER STAINS
Stains on the outside bottom (not sides) of pans can be removed
with an oven cleaner. Follow the manufacturer’s directions and
spray or brush the cleaner on only the outside bottom of the
pan. If the directions call for using the cleaner in a warm oven,
heat the pan before applying the cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after
cleaning.
CAUTION: Detergent fumes can be irritating. Carry
out this procedure under a hood with an exhaust fan or in a
well-ventilated room.
FOR USE ON INDUCTION STOVETOPS
Please consult your induction stovetop manual for information
on use. Please always center the cooking vessel on the burner
for optimal performance.
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.
COOKING OVER A GAS BURNER
When cooking over a gas burner, make certain the flame
touches only the pan bottom. If the flame comes up the
sides of the pan, energy is wasted and the sides of the pan
may become permanently discolored.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
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 “flame-tamer” placed between the
burner and the bottom of the pot solves this problem. Flame-
tamers are readily available at most hardware stores.
COOKING TEMPERATURE IN OVEN
Cuisinart
®
SmartNest
™
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. Glass lids are oven safe to 350°F only.
TO BREAK A VACUUM SEAL
The uniquely designed rims and covers form a perfect fit 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.
CONVENIENT STORAGE
SmartNest
™
Stainless Cookware provides convenient, safe
storage by allowing you to neatly stack your cookware (see front
cover image).
