Dishwasher-safe cookware
Dishwasher permission depends on the exact cookware. “Handwashing recommended” stays separate from both “dishwasher-safe” and “handwash only”.
Clean and care for your cookware
Find cleaning steps for stainless steel and coatings, plus maker instructions for dishwashers, utensils and warped pans.
How to clean stainless steel pans
Let an uncoated stainless pan cool, wash with warm soapy water and a soft sponge, then rinse and dry. Use the maker’s method for marks that remain.
What ruins a nonstick coating? Heat, tools and cleaning
Overheating, abrasive cleaning and unsuitable utensils can damage a coating. “Nonstick” alone does not establish allowed tools or temperatures.
Rainbow stains on stainless steel pans
Rainbow color on uncoated stainless can follow high heat. All-Clad recommends white vinegar and a soft cloth for this discoloration, followed by rinsing and drying.
Warped pans
Let a pan cool before checking whether it rocks. Sudden cooling of hot cookware can distort the base. Ask the maker about a bent pan rather than improvising a repair.
Can you use metal utensils on nonstick cookware?
Some nonstick products allow metal utensils; others require soft tools. Current HexClad TerraBond cookware and All-Clad HA1 Ceramic allow metal, while Caraway ceramic tells you to avoid it. Match the exact coating below.
Check a pan you already own
Check care and oven limits, or check the base against your cooktop.