- Nonstick cookware that browns, braises, sears and deglazes..
- Nonstick cookware that cooks with little or no oil. Safe, PFOA-free, and sustainable..
- Nonstick cookware that is dishwasher and metal-utensil safe..
- Sleek stainless steel handles.
- Artisan-made in Denmark with a limited lifetime warranty..
Product Description
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The wok is a symbol of asian-style cooking using the freshest of
ingredients. Whether you prefer using oil or none at all, the
results will be spectacular: tender, juicy meats or crisp,
delicious vegetables. The options are endless.
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Scanpan's premium Professional series combines the same
pressure-cast aluminum technology of Scanpan Classic pans, but
with the gleam of superior stainless-steel handles and lids. Made
in Denmark, this 12-1/2-inch wok/stir-fry pan in the Professional
series is generous enough to merit a helper handle. The
heavy-gauge pan with rounded sides sits perfectly flat,
distributes and retains heat evenly for quick stir-fry cooking,
and features a ceramic-titanium nonstick finish that stands up to
metal spatulas. Cast of 18/10 stainless steel for stay-cool
stovetop use, the long handle and helper handle are ergonomic for
comfort and riveted for strength. The handles stylishly present a
dual matte/polished finish that handsomely contrasts with the
black pan body. A wire food rack and pair of wooden chopsticks
are included. Scanpan Professional pans are safe for any burner
type, including induction; oven-use up to 500 degrees F; and
dishwasher-cleaning, although washing by hand will best preserve
the nonstick finish.
In response to environmental concerns regarding nonstick
finishes, Scanpan in 2007 introduced its Green Tek nonstick
technology. Working with its suppliers, Scanpan is the first
cookware company to completely eliminate the use of the harmful
PFOA from the entire process used to make its nonstick
compound. The new PFOA-free nonstick finish is now found on all
Scanpan Classic and Professional cookware. Scanpan covers its
cast-aluminum cookware with a full lifetime warranty. --Ann Bieri
From the Manufacturer
About Green Tek Nonstick Technology:
In the more recent past, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has taken the leading manufacturer of nonstick compounds to
task over excessive emissions of PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic ).
PFOA has been used as a catalyst in the production of PTFE
(Polytetrafluoroethylene), the basic building block for all
nonstick cookware surfaces.
PFOA is a that is hard to break down in the
environment. It has a half life of 3.8 years, meaning that if
there are 4 grams of PFOA in the body today, the body will have 2
grams in it in four years from now, 1 gram in eight years from
now and so on. The human sm does not remove PFOA. While
it is not a carcinogen or toxin and is generally assumed inert
and not harmful to your , it is environmentally unfriendly
and just sticks around forever. That is why the EPA and the
leading nonstick manufacturer have agreed that by 2010, the
a of PFOA used to produce PTFE compounds need to be cut by
95%, and by 2015 no PFOA could be used, at all.
Towards the end of this process, PFOA is completely extracted
via ionization filters. Even if any traces of PFOA were still
present by the time the nonstick compound reached the cookware
factory, the pan surface curing temperatures would destroy such
remnants. The same is true for the old nonstick compound used for
Scanpan Classic and Scanpan Professional. That’s why Scanpan has
always been able to present the finished product as not
containing PFOA. Why is Scanpan ?
Scanpan Cookware has always been PFOA free, but the negative
publicity that PFOA and, by extension, PTFE had received over the
last few years, had caused Scanpan to work closely with their
suppliers to find a substitute for PFOA that is biodegradable.
Scanpan received patents on PFOA-free technology in 2007 and has
been producing Scanpan Classic and Scanpan Professional with this
new process since spring 2007. With their new Green Tek
technology, there is no PFOA used at any stage of the entire
process, resulting in a "clean and green" nonstick PTFE compound,
the production of which no longer uses s that could have
a negative impact on the environment.
The performance of the Scanpan Green Tek surface is not
different in any way from the performance of Scanpan's previous
surface. And Scanpan continues to incorporate their patented
ceramic-titanium technology. Scanpan is safe to use with metal
utensils and each piece comes with a lifetime warranty.
Taking Care of Scanpan Professional Cookware:
1. Before first use, remove all packing materials, labels, and
tags, and wash pan in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
2. Heat pan to working temperature. Medium heat is typically
sufficient for frying and sauteing. Since each stove top has its
own settings, find the best heat setting for your stove by
starting at a lower setting, then gradually increase until water
splashed on the pan surface evaporates immediately with a sizzle.
High heat can be used for other applications, like boiling water,
stir frying, oven roasting etc. Note: Scanpan Professional is
oven safe to 500 degrees F.
3. Scanpan Professional can be used without oil, butter, or
other seasonings, making it especially suitable for low
diets.
4. After use, remove food and clean Scanpan cookware with warm,
soapy water. Scanpan Professional wipes clean with a sponge.
Scanpan Professional is dishwasher safe. Scanpan recommends using
extra care if you decide to clean the pans in the dishwasher to
prevent damage to plates, glassware, etc.
5. When storing Scanpan cookware and nesting (placing smaller
pots inside larger pots) is required due to space limitations,
Scanpan recommends placing a paper or cloth towel between the
pots and pans to prevent scuff marks.