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Taking good care of your Calphalon cookware set guarantees that they work well for a long period of time. No matter how good a kitchen utensil claims to be, they will break down if not taken care of.

The infused anodized Calphalon cookware set requires the most care among all the Calphalon kitchen products since its non-stick surface is delicate. To make sure that your non-stick Calphalon utensils last a life time, extreme care is necessary. Here are some tips to ensure that they remain in tip top shape.

• Calphalon cookware sets tend to heat very easily so cook in low to medium heat. Refer to heat settings found in the manual.
• To avoid scratching the surface, do not use sharp metal utensils with your non-stick pans.
• When cooking chilled or frozen food, leave it on the counter first to thaw for a few minutes before cooking them. Cooking them frozen or chilled will cause them to stick and ruin the surface as well.
• When using cooking oil, butter or cooking spray, use only a small amount.
• Preheat first before seasoning to avoid oil residue sticking on the surface.

Washing your Calphalon cookware set is just as important as well. This ensures that the food will not stick because of oily residue build up on the surface. Here are other tips to clean your cookware.

• For non-stick cookware set, wash with hot, soapy water. Let the water sit in for a few minutes before cleaning and rinsing. Never use a dishwasher to clean your non stick utensils.
• Never use abrasive scourers or steel wools to clean your non-stick pans.