Preheating and Oil Control
Stainless steel cookware can achieve natural food release when an appropriate amount of oil fills the fine pores on the cooking surface and forms an even oil film. Foods with higher moisture content may require slightly more oil. Adjust the amount to suit the ingredients and cooking method.
Preheat the empty pan over medium heat. Sprinkle in a few drops of water. When the water forms rounded beads that glide across the surface, the pan has reached a suitable cooking temperature.
Before First Use
Wash the inside and outside with water, neutral detergent and a small amount of flour mixed into a thin paste. If flour is unavailable, use water and neutral detergent. If heavy scrubbing leaves dark stainless steel residue, wash again with a soft cloth or sponge.
Cleaning After Use
Clean the pan while it is still warm. Add hot water and a small amount of neutral detergent, then clean with a vegetable-fiber cloth, stainless steel brush or cookware brush. If you cannot wash it immediately, soak the pan in clean water first.
Pan-Frying Method
Dry the pan, add an appropriate amount of cooking oil and preheat over low heat to avoid smoke. Spread the oil evenly. When a radial oil pattern appears, add the food. Cook one side thoroughly before turning. If food sticks, turn off the heat briefly, then turn the food and continue cooking. Starting with oil in a cold pan and heating patiently over low heat can also help food release more easily.
Care
• White spots are mineral deposits from water. Soak with lemon or citric acid, or with white vinegar, then wash. Treat yellowing in the same way.
• Keep gas flames within the base of the pan.
• Keep the base dry before heating to prevent soot caused by incomplete combustion.
• Rainbow discoloration is a normal heat-related effect and does not affect use.
Before using any stainless steel product for the first time, wash it with clean water, neutral detergent and a small amount of flour mixed into a thin paste. Rinse the inside and outside thoroughly and wipe dry.
If flour is unavailable, clean water and neutral detergent may be used.
If heavy scrubbing leaves dark stainless steel residue on the surface, wash once more with a soft cloth or sponge.