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Cookware usage guide for cook's essentials and Technique II

Cookware range cook's essentials stainless steel cook's essentials hard coat enamel Technique II cast iron Technique II hard anodised aluminium
How is it constructed? Handle: riveted
handles		 Handle: phenolic
resin		 Handle: cast
iron		 Handle: cast
stainless steel
Lid: tempered glass
or stainless steel		 Lid: tempered glass Lid: cast iron Lid: tempered glass
or stainless steel
Body: stainless steel and aluminium Body: porcelain enamel exterior Body: cast iron Body: anodised aluminium
Does it have a non-stick interior? DuPont ScratchGuard non-stick coating on some items Yes Yes Dupont scratchguard non-stick coating on some items
Is it oven safe? Yes, up to 177C (350F) Yes, up to 177C (350F) Yes, up to 246C (475F) Yes, up to 260C(500F); lids up to 177C (350F)
What type of hob can I use it on? All hob types Most hob types, except induction All hob types All hob types
Is it dishwasher safe? Yes Yes No Yes
Main features Stain-, corrosion- and rust-resistant pans Porcelain exterior baked onto an aluminium base at extreme temperatures, creating a tough, enduring shine Superb for browning, braising, reducing and caramelising Hard anodised aluminium is twice as hard as stainless steel and won't chip, crack or peel
Gleaming appearance of professional-quality cookware Heavy gauge aluminium heats up quickly to ensure excellent heat conduction Cast iron, only needs low to medium heat for maximum cooking performance Each item has a non-stick coated interior
Evenly distributes heat to prevent hot spots Durable, excellent heat retention and non-toxic quality Constructed to promote even heat conductivity