"Dee Randall" > wrote in message
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> "Peter" > wrote in message
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>> "Bertie Doe" > wrote in message
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>>> Saw one of those high-end German pans being demo'd on one of the
>>> shopping channels. Grey non-scratch finish, titanium incorporated in the
>>> base, hence the price of £66 / $100 plus shipping.
>>>
>>> The above mentioned make is Woll. Can't say I've heard of them, but we
>>> like the idea of no oil cooking, plus a glass lid. Can anyone suggest
>>> another manufacturer, producing similar quality pans. I'm more than
>>> happy to shop for used on eBay. TIA.
>>>
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>> I forgot to add oil when frying eggs the other day in my newest T-Fal
>> pan, it slid off like it was no different... though oil helps the
>> browning and taste anyways. I'm very impressed with how non-stick the
>> non-stick surface is, though I can't say how durable the coating is yet,
>> I've only had it a few weeks.
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> HTH,
> Dee Dee
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> http://www.t-fal.ca/tefal/services/f...ept_id=110#q12
> 12 - Can T-FAL pans be damaged by high temperature?
>
> Yes. High temperature can burn food, producing stains and causing the pan
> to warp. In addition, overheating may result in a loss of non-stick
> performance. Use only low to medium heat with your T-FAL cookware at all
> times (including to boil water). A moderate temperature is sufficient for
> cooking, because aluminium heats up quickly and evenly. T-FAL cookware can
> be used without being damaged up to a temperature of approximately 260°C.
> This is well above the temperature needed to cook or fry, so there is no
> problem when the utensil is used for normal cooking. Only heating the pan
> to a very high temperature, with nothing in it, can cause damage.
>
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That is how I have always treated non-stick pans, this one being no
different :-)