Guide to your stainless steel products
SCANPAN’s uncoated stainless steel cookware in brief:
- We use 18/10 stainless steel in all our stainless steel products
- The bodies consist of at least 90% recycled steel
- Stainless steel is extremely durable and has a long lifespan
- Stainless steel surfaces can reach significantly higher temperatures than nonstick surfaces and can therefore produce a crisper result
- Suitable for all hob types
- The products have a base with an aluminium core encased in stainless steel, ensuring fast and efficient heat distribution because aluminium conducts heat far better than steel
- Ovenproof up to 250 °C
Using your stainless steel products
The water bead test
Has your pan reached the right temperature for frying?
Stainless steel pans are perfect for frying food that needs a crisp, delicious crust. However, to achieve this crust and crispness without the food sticking, the pan must be at the right temperature. You can test this with a few drops of water:
Heat the pan: Place the pan over medium heat and let it heat up for about 5 minutes.
Add a few drops of water: Sprinkle a small amount of water onto the surface of the pan.
Observe how the water behaves:
- Too cold: If the water simply spreads out and evaporates quickly without collecting, the pan is not hot enough.
- Perfect temperature: If the water immediately forms a bead that “dances” around the pan, it has reached the optimum frying temperature.
- Too hot: If the water evaporates almost instantly with a hissing sound, the pan is too hot. Let it cool slightly before you start cooking.
You are now ready to cook
The pan has now reached the right temperature and you are ready to fry your food. Turn the heat down slightly.
- Add fat to the pan. Preferably use an oil with a high smoke point, such as rapeseed oil or vegetable oil, as the stainless steel pan can reach a very high temperature
- Add the food and leave it until a crust has formed. Patience is important. If you try to turn the food before the crust has formed, it will stick to the pan. A piece of fish, for example, may be ruined
- Turn the food and repeat the process
When cooking pasta, only add salt once the water is boiling. Otherwise, the salt may corrode and leave marks on the product.
Unlike coated cookware, stainless steel also allows you to store food in it after cooking.
Care and cleaning of stainless steel
Cleaning and care
Before first use, remove all labels, wash the product in warm, soapy water and dry it.
It is easiest to clean the product while it is still warm. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before cleaning.
- Always use washing-up liquid – always wash your products in warm water with washing-up liquid. The product must be completely clean.
- No cold water on a hot pan – never pour cold water onto a hot pan or pot, as this may warp the base.
- For severe burnt-on residue inside the product: Fill ¾ of the product with water and bring it to the boil over medium heat. Add washing-up liquid and simmer for 15 minutes. Clean the product as normal. Repeat the process if necessary.
Dishwasher:
You can wash your stainless steel products in the dishwasher. However, this is not recommended as it reduces the lifespan of the product.
Remove heat marks
Heat marks can appear on a stainless steel surface when the pan is exposed to high heat. They are often blue-brown and visible on the surface. These marks are normally cosmetic and do not affect the performance of the pan, but they can be removed if you prefer a cleaner, more polished surface.
- Fill the pan or pot with a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water.
- Bring the mixture to the boil and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Pour out the liquid and sprinkle bicarbonate of soda onto the marked areas.
- Scrub gently with a sponge or brush until the marks come off.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry the pan.
Has the outside of your stainless steel product become a little dull? Watch the video under Video guides to see how to polish it clean again.
Video guides
See our guides to cleaning and using our uncoated stainless steel products.
The water bead test: How to
Find out whether your stainless steel pan has reached the right frying temperature with a few drops of water. Watch how here.
Cook with stainless steel
See how to achieve the optimum crisp crust with your stainless steel pan.
How to clean your stainless steel product
See how you can easily clean your stainless steel products with warm water and washing-up liquid. Watch how here.
Use your stainless steel cookware in the oven too
As you can see in the video, our stainless steel cookware can also be used in the oven up to 250 °C.
Would you like your stainless steel to shine again?
Over time, your stainless steel product may develop a patina and lose some of its shine. With our stainless steel cleaner, you can easily make your pan or pot shine again. Watch how here.
Claims
Learn more about when you can submit a claim for your stainless steel product.
