@smfavefinds: What NOBODY tells you about ceramic pans… 1. Skip the metal utensils — Use wood, silicone, or nylon instead. Metal can scratch the ceramic non-stick coating and shorten its lifespan. 2. Avoid high heat — Ceramic coatings do best on low-medium heat. Cranking it to high not only isn't necessary (ceramic conducts heat well) but can degrade the non-stick surface faster over time. 3. No cooking sprays — Aerosol sprays leave a sticky residue that builds up on ceramic surfaces and is hard to remove, eventually making the pan less non-stick. Use a small amount of oil or butter instead. 4. Hand wash, don't dishwasher — Even though some ceramic cookware is marketed as dishwasher-safe, hand washing with a soft sponge extends the coating's life significantly. 5. Let it cool before washing — Avoid running cold water over a hot pan (thermal shock) — it can warp the pan or stress the coating. Let it cool to room temp first. 6. Watch the oven temp limit — my Caraway pan is oven-safe to 550 but double check the oven temp requirement for your specific pan @Caraway Home #frypan #caraway #ceramicpan #nonstickpan #kitchenfinds
