In article >,
Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>
> "LeftSpin" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Here's what the mfg said:
>>
>> Thank you for your mail.
>> Yes, you can put our copper cookware in oven. There is no problem at all,
>> even with the cast iron handles.
>>
>> I stay at your disposal.
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Emmanuel Carpi
>> MAUVIEL S.A.
>>
>>
>> Personally I'm still a little leary.
>
> Leary of what? The melting point of copper is 1083C or 1981F the tin
> coating is 273C or 523F. With something in the pan it will not reach the
> tin melting stage and if it reaches the copper melting stage the fire
> department will be there to cool it down. Mr. Carpi knows what is good for
> his product.
>
>

I have a few mauviel pieces and my saute pan goes to oven very regularly
(not as often as pommes anna pan ...). Was one of the reasons purchasing
them (over plastic handle ones). Haven't used high heat in the oven,
though.

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