For that purpose, please observe the following tips: slightly oil the pan before first use and then wash and dry it, repeat the process from time to time if you wash the pan regularly in the dishwasher. Another reason for this recommendation is that high temperature cooking might damage the non-stick coating. For baked-on food, we recommend leaving your kitchenware to soak in soapy water, possibly with a little white vinegar. The pan has been used on too high a heat or the wrong source of heat for the pan which has resulted in the pan base becoming warped and distorted.

The Chapati pan has been given a rimless construction and non-stick coating to allow for easy cooking and hassle-free serving of your Chapatis! But then, trying to cook three at once on a unstable platform just makes me think I’ll use the frying pan next time. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers and we don’t sell your information to others. Tefal thoroughly test their non-stick coatings through 8,000 abrasion cycles which ensures optimum glide over time.This is easy, if a magnet will stick to the base of the pans they will work on a commercial induction hob. The non-stick properties of the ceramic coating are a lot more limited, both in terms of performance and duration, than those of the classic (PTFE) coating.

A pan warps under thermal shock (an overheated empty pan, a hot pan in contact with cold water or placed on a cold surface, etc. After properly preheated, pour in 2-3 teaspoons of oil or enough to cover the bottom of the cooking surface. This is regularly checked by independent laboratories, which verify the absence of PFOA in the finished products.The main advantage of this is that it is big enough to just about do 3 chapatis or tamales at once, made on my 8” press to be about 6” diameter. Cooking at high temperature does not result in a significant decrease in cooking time and certainly does not contribute to the quality of the food, so cooking at medium temperatures is highly recommended. Add the water to the bowl of flour, a little at a time, kneading as you go, until you have a soft, elastic dough.

Covered with a resist plus non-stick coating, the pan has undergone rigorous testing to ensure that it measures up to Tefals usual standards. We recommend cooking with more fat as well as washing more vigorously with slightly more washing-up liquid. This will not impair the performance of the kitchenware in any way and does not present any danger for health.

Special handle (such as wood or removable handles like Ingenio): NO, hand washing only, recommanded with a non-abrasive sponge. This Eco information is based on the regular analysis conducted by independent laboratories in many countries (INERIS in France, ASAHI GLASS FLUOROPOLYMERS in UK, FABES Labs in Germany, MB Labs in Canada, SGS in China). Tefal has been supporting consumers for over 50 years with ingenious products that deliver healthy, balanced cooking and better results. Designed with an ergonomic, Bakelite handle, the pan is also easy to grip, reducing the risk of burns and other kitchen related mishaps.