Are you not supposed to put pans with non-stick surfaces in the dishwasher?

Question

I'm sick of washing these damn pans by hand, but my wife won't let me put them in the dishwasher. Why would we create something that makes life MORE difficult? Can I put them in the dishwasher? Yes, I'm going to need proof for this one...

Answer 1

I've heard the same thing, so I usually don't put mine in the dishwasher either unless I'm feeling particularly lazy. I found this paragraph at http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/cookware/fullstory.html

"Despite the fact that most chefs and reviewers recommend uncoated cookware, approximately 50% of all shoppers prefer nonstick. Nonstick cookware comes in a variety of materials, all with a Teflon or Teflon-like interior coating. This coating cooks foods using a little less fat. However, it also impedes heat conduction. This makes it difficult to brown foods and generally makes these pans unacceptable to cooking enthusiasts. While nonstick pans are supposed to be easier to clean, manufacturers recommend not putting them in the dishwasher. If you do, or if you use them with metal utensils, the coating will eventually start flaking off."

Answer 2

About.com says that putting non-stick into the dishwasher is a big no-no. Teflon says you can put their pans in the dishwasher. I have had my same non stick pans for about 5 years and they still look and work as well as the first day I had them.

Answer 3

I've always put mine in the dishwasher. The coating on most has eventually gotten chipped/flaky eventually, but they've always been a number of years old when that happens. Could be from the dishwasher, could be from someone scratching them while cooking. My George Foreman grills have flaked teflon and neither of them has been in a dishwasher (I've got to keep people away from my non-stick when they have metal in their hands!)

Answer 4

I actual have low-fee and expensive non stick pans. the two are super. one element although is you will desire to warmth up the pan first beforehand cooking something or it is going to stick. as an occasion .... once I prepare dinner an omelette, I spray with non stick spray, warmth the pan over medium warmth, then as quickly as this is heated I upload the eggs. whilst frying, I permit the oil warmth beforehand including my food. beforehand I knew approximately letting the pan warmth and letting the oil get warm, all the breading would flow off of the food -- then the food would be "bare" and the breading would be burned to a crisp. wish you would be sure what's taking place and can get those non stick pans help in making your existence and cooking extra useful.

Answer 5

You can, but you will shorten the life of the non-stick coating and you will need to "season" the pan again, as you did when you first got it, to get the full non-stick effects.

Answer 6

if you use powder dish washer soap it scratches the Teflon and makes it flake. then don't put in dishwasher. If you use liquid dish washer soap than it is OK to use a dish washer. you should not use Teflon pans anyway. They were tested to cause cancer or Alsheimers Disease.

Answer 7

I don't know about that, but I liked your answer to that Chihuahua question.......Thanks