This is the optimum temperature for frying and searing food. This indication helps you cook healthier and at an ideal temperature. General recommendations

The iconic Thermo-Spot® heat indicator changes to solid red to let you know when your pan has reached the ideal cooking temperature and it’s time to add your ingredients. No more under or overheating your food; Thermo-Spot® makes it easy to cook like a professional!Visibility: Vented glass lids* let you keep an eye on your food and excess steam to escape – all without having to lift the lid. It is difficult to give a number of years, because the service life will differ depending on the conditions of usage and frequency of use. To extend its service life, you should protect it from unnecessarily high temperatures and refrain from heating a pan empty. A medium to low heat is sufficient. Do not store cooked food for a long time (one day or longer). Where can I buy accessories, consumables or spare parts for my appliance? We recommend to wash the ceramic pan manually, with water and a mild detergent. In this way, it's the most effective.

Handles are designed to be ergonomic and comfortable in the handle for a secure grip. The pans are suitable for use with all hob types, except induction, and are ovenproof up to 175°C (Gas Mark 4, 350°F) for an hour - so you can start a meal on the hob and finish it off in the oven. Meet Tefal Essential: An everyday cooking solution for the beginner chef designed to make cooking delicious meals effortless. Easy-to-use all hobs except induction range with advanced features for delicious everyday cooking results.Perfect cooking results: New Thermo-Spot ® turns solid red to let you know the pan is at the optimum cooking temperature to help you cook all your food to perfection. Over time, the ceramic base will become stained without it being possible to remove the marks. This will not impair the performance of the kitchenware in any way and does not present any danger for health. 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.

Comfort-grip: Lightweight aluminium pans with Bakelite handles for easy, everyday handling. The handles are also ovenproof up to 175°C for an hour. Visibility - Vented glass lids let you keep an eye on your food and excess steam to escape – all without having to lift the lid.Lightweight, with easy-grip Bakelite handles, these pans are a ‘delight’ to use every day. The handles are also oven safe up to 175C (Gas Mark 4, 350F) for an hour, so you can start cooking dishes on the hob and finish them off safely in the oven. Vented glass lids let you monitor cooking progress and excess steam to escape – no need to lift the lid! 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. If your water has high iron content, you may notice a rusty discoloration. Use stainless steel/copper cleaner to remove this. Is it dishwasher-safe?