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Tips en Tricks

 
Congratulations!
You are now the owner of a VitaVerde pan so let the cooking fun begin!
But before you start, learn how to keep your healthy ceramic non-stick coating in the best shape possible.
Follow our tips & tricks to get the best out of your healthy choice.
 
 

Care and Use

Never place an empty pan on a hot burner. Metal kitchen utensils can damage the non-stick coating. Use plastic, rubber or wooden kitchen utensils to prolong the life of your pan. Do not cut food while it is in the pan.
 
Take care to protect the non-stick coating.
 
Always nest your non-stick pans carefully. Never place metal pan lids with thin, sharp edges inside your pans. Use pan protectors when storing your cookware to keep the non-stick coating in optimal condition.
 
It is normal for fine scratches and slight discolouration to appear over time. This will not affect the quality of the non-stick coating.
For best cooking results, preheat your pot or pan over a low to medium heat for a few seconds before adding any oil or butter.
 
Choose your temperature according to the ingredients you’re preparing. Avoid overheating your pot or pan to prevent the food or oil from burning. Never let oil smoke or burn.
 
This cookware is dishwasher-safe, but we recommend handwashing to maximise the durability of the coating.
 
Use pan protectors when storing your cookware to keep the non-stick coating in optimal condition.
 
Most food should be cooked on a low to medium heat. For best cooking results, preheat your pot or pan over a low to medium heat for a few seconds before adding any oil or butter.
 
Choose your temperature according to the ingredients you’re preparing. Avoid overheating your pot or pan to prevent the food or oil from burning. Never let oil smoke or burn.
 
The ceramic non-stick coating distributes heat more effectively, causing some protein-rich foods to cook more quickly.
 
Choose oil or butter that is suitable for frying and grilling (i.e. with a high smoke point). Check the label of the butter or oil to see whether it is suitable for cooking. Don’t use oil sprays such as aerosols, misters or spray pumps. 
 
Do not use extra virgin olive oil: it is unable to withstand high temperatures and is not suitable for frying. 
Allow the cookware to cool down after use and then clean thoroughly.
 
To maximise the durability of the non-stick coating, we recommend you wash your cookware by hand. Clean in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry with a soft cloth.

Don’t use steel wool or nylon (green) scouring pads. For best results, clean with a soft cloth or sponge.
For stubborn and encrusted residues, we recommend you use a melamine sponge (check the instructions for use supplied with the sponge). Melamine sponges can be found in most pharmacies and supermarkets. 

FAQ

All our stainless steel ranges are suitable for induction. Also, several of our aluminium cookware ranges are induction suitable.
 
Always check your product packaging to verify suitability for induction. More info is available on our product page.
 
The best way to test if your current cookware is induction compatible is to hold a magnet to the base.
If it clings to it, it is induction ready!
VitaVerde cookware comes in different materials which all have their specific features. What to choose depends on your culinary preferences. We quickly list the main features and benefits for each material:
 
Coated Aluminium
Aluminium is one of the best heat conductors, so food is heated evenly and rapidly. As our aluminium frypans have a coated exterior, they are very easy to clean as well.
 
Hard anodized cookware
Hard anodized cookware is extremely hard (twice as hard as stainless steel) while keeping the excellent heat conduction properties of aluminium. Hard anodizing makes the cookware not suitable for dishwasher cleaning.
 
Stainless steel
Stainless steel is a high-end material and easy to clean. By combining the non-reactive surface of stainless steel with the thermal properties of aluminium in the base, you get the best of both worlds: a very good heat distribution and shiny, elegant looks.
 
Note: it is possible that not all materials are available in your country. Check the product page for availability.
Seasoning is not necessary.
 
All you need to do is clean your pan before storing and use a little butter or oil when frying.

Although ceramic non-stick is hard to scratch, we recommend not to use any metal utensils nor cutting food in the cookware.

Nylon and wooden utensils will help you to preserve and prolong the life of your non-stick surface.

Always check your product packaging to verify suitability for oven.

More info is available on our product page.

Yes, we recommend using a little oil or butter. 
Frying is the cooking of food in oil or another fat.
 
When frying food in a frying pan, you need a minimum amount of fat, which acts as a transfer of the heat between the pan and the food.
If you want to prepare food whithout the use of fat, please consider other preparation techniques such as grilling, steaming, boiling, ...
When you do not use fat, food will carbonize much quicker, will not be cooked evenly and likely end up sticking to your pan, even with a non-stick coating.
This will result in loss of non-stick capabilities, even when using fats later on. If you want to prepare food without fat (for health reasons for example) we recommend to  use another technique like grilling, steaming, cooking, ...
All oils and fats have a certain smoke point. This is the temperature at which the fat starts to carbonize. As temperatures in frypans tend to get very high fast, it is best to use fats with high smoke points like refined olive oil, peanut oil, corn oil and (clarified) butter.

Do not use extravirgin olive as this tends to carbonize very fast. Carbonized oils and fats leave a thin layer on the surface which deteriorates the non-stick performance drastically.
DO NOT use oil sprays. These contain a mixture of additives which cause the oil to burn at very low temperatures.
 
Small spray droplets heat up very rapidly and are more easily carbonized on the non-stick surface. This will affect the non-stick performance of the pan.
First of all, allow your pan to cool down before cleaning. Avoid termal shocks caused by holding a hot pan under cold water and possible warping of the pan as a result of that.
 
Then clean the frypan in warm soapy water with a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid abrasive (green) pads.
We recommend that you use a little warm soapy water and a soft dishcloth or sponge to clean your pan.
 
Make sure the surface is clean before using the frypan again; else the remainders will burn and stick to the pan.
While most of VitaVerde cookware can go in the dishwasher, we still recommend handwash: just wash it with a little soapy water and clean it with a soft dishcloth or sponge.
 
The non-stick properties of all ceramic-type non-stick coatings slowly fade with repeated dishwasher use because of the aggressive detergents in dishwasher-soaps.
 
This could happen when fats or oils carbonize on the surface of the pan and forms a layer. So instead of cooking on the non-stick coating, you cook on the layer of carbonized fat and as a result, your food will stick.
 
To remove the layer, gently scrub with water and a melamine sponge. The layer should go of quite easily. 
Scratches, dents or pits in the coating won’t affect the safety nor the performance of the pan.
This could happen when fats or oils carbonize on the surface of the pan and forms a layer. So instead of cooking on the non-stick coating, you cook on the layer of carbonized fat and as a result, your food will stick.
 
To remove the layer, gently scrub with water and a melamine sponge. The layer should go of quite easily. 

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Vita-verde Guarantee Policy
 
The VitaVerde warranty is only valid if the instructions for use have been followed. The warranty applies in the case of defects caused by faulty materials and/or manufacturing, and defects in the non-stick coating during normal household use. If your product is found to be defective during the warranty period, you can return it to the shop you bought it from. Please be sure to provide your address, a description of the defect, your telephone number and any other relevant information.

If, upon inspection, the product is found to be defective, VitaVerde™ will replace it free of charge. VitaVerde™ reserves the right to exchange the product for an equivalent product if it is no longer in stock.

Defects caused by negligence, accidents, misuse, professional or commercial use and/or normal wear and tear are not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover discolouration, scratches or other forms of wear and tear caused by normal household use. In no event shall this warranty give rise to any compensation or replacement for consequential loss.

This warranty is only valid upon presentation of proof of purchase and the purchased product. Please retain the warranty card along with your proof of purchase.

This warranty does not affect your consumer rights under EU law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.