Scanpan Classic Ceramic Titanium 8-Inch Fry Pan

Product Description:
Scanpan's Classic 8-in. Fry Pan is one of these pans that you will use everyday for eggs to browning your favorite chop.Green Tek from Scanpan is Certified PFOA-Free process for its patented ceramic-titanium nonstick surface that is healthy for you and the environment. With still giving you the only non-stick cookware that you can use metal utensils on it, allows for even browning, searing and deglazing-all things that are not recommended for traditional non stick pans. It requires little or no fat for cooking.Easily clean up will not find these pans taking up space in your dishwasher. Yes, it is dishwasher safe also. Pressure-cast aluminum base with optimum thickness for perfect heat distribution and superior heat retention.Oven Safe to 500.

Amazon.com Review:
Turn out a perfect omelet or fried egg with this Scanpan Classic 8-inch fry pan. Made in Denmark of pressure-cast aluminum, the heavy-gauge pan features low sides, perfect for sliding out eggs, and a ceramic-titanium nonstick finish that is safe for use with metal utensils. The high-density phenolic resin handle is securely attached without rivets to facilitate stirring and cleaning, and is guaranteed not to come loose. Should you wish to bake a German apple pancake, the fry pan is oven-safe to 500 degrees F. While dishwasher-safe, washing by hand is recommended to 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 chemical 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 Acid). 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 chemical 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 metabolism does not remove PFOA. While it is not a carcinogen or toxin and is generally assumed inert and not harmful to your health, 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 amount 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 Environmentally Friendly?

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 environmentally friendly and 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 chemicals 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 Classic Cookware:

1. Before first use, remove all packing materials, labels and tags and wash pan in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Assemble the glass cover handle, if applicable, following the instructions on the poly bag that holds all handle parts. Tighten by hand, only, do not use tools. Make sure the small washer that goes on the underside of the glass cover is flush with the glass surface. If not, turn the washer around and re-assemble the handle.
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. Scanpan Classic Cookware is oven safe to 500 degrees F.
3. Scanpan Classic can be used without oil, butter, or other seasonings, making it especially suitable for low fat diets.
4. After use, remove food and clean Scanpan Classic with warm, soapy water. Scanpan Classic wipes clean with a sponge. Scanpan Classic is dishwasher safe, however, 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 Classic 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. Glass covers should ideally be stored upright. If that is not practical, Scanpan recommends using towels or other suitable material to wrap the covers and to prevent them from chipping or breaking.

Features:

• 8-inch fry pan made in Denmark of pressure-cast aluminum
• Green Tek ceramic-titanium nonstick finish is safe for metal utensils
• High-density phenolic resin handle securely attached without rivets
• Dishwasher-safe, though washing by hand recommended
• Oven-safe to 500 degrees F; covered by full lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Now I'm cookin'
This is a quality fry pan. I had an older model in the same size that was my favorite workhorse, lasted many years, and never warped.It's the best non-stick because it's a healthier version, works, and cleans up easily.Wash it while it's still slightly warm and it's a breeze! Pricey but worth it.
Rating: - perfect little skillet
Just the right weight, cooks evenly, best non stick I've had and washes in seconds.
Rating: - What it says on the label
I've used Scanpans for more than 15 years. Two of the pans I bought in 1991 or 1992 are still in daily use. They're as close to a perfect compromise between cast-iron and non-stick that I've ever seen: they combine the ease of handling, cooking, and maintenance of non-stick cookware with the durability and "searing power" of cast-iron. And yes, I use mostly steel implements, and I do like cooking with high heat.

Time and use do leave their marks, of course. I've occasionally "deep cleaned" ... Read More
Rating: - WON'T TAKE A LICKING, AND SOON STARTS STICKING
Like several other reviewers for this pan or other Scanpan pieces/sets, my experience with this cookware has been awful.I've tossed a complete set out after just four years of use.I'm aware there is a warranty, but why replace bad with bad?Besides, the process for warranty replacement has less appeal than a root canal.It's a joke.

YOU REALLY OWE IT TO YOURSELF to check around on the Internet for consumer feedback/reviews on this overpriced and overrated cookware.Again and again ... Read More
Rating: - NICE
Love this pan, wish it was a little larger, will buy that one next time.Plenty of room for 4 fish fillets, 4 fried eggs (because they slide around easily), asparagus, etc.; most everything I have tried in the past few weeks since it arrived.Perfect fit on the largest eye on my ceramic stovetop, so very even heating.Clean up is crazy easy...directions recommend washing while still warm.This is definitely a high end, nicely balanced nonstick pan I plan to have for a very long time.