Why is my Cephalon non-stick skillet now sticking?

Question

I paid alot for this pan. It was awesome for about the last year or so and no it recently started sticking. Everything use to slide out and I could basically wipe with a paper towel. It's not scratched at all. Is this normal?

I have regularily washed in the dishwasher. I have never used any metal appliances or steel wool. Overall, i really have babied it. I didn't realize it wasn't dishwasher safe.

Answer 1

Did you A) use steel wool or Brillo pads, or scouring pads not specifically rated for tephlon, or regularly use any metal implement in the pan to cook in it or clean it B) Put it in the dishwasher at any time and C) Put it in the oven above the recommended 400 degrees (as in broiler use)?

If so, those are 3 possible reasons why.

Also, cooking on too high a heat (easier to do when using gas heat) with large amounts of fat or butter that gets "burnt" on then comes out later, on a regular basis, still does "cook" the coating on the pan to higher than recommended tolerances and over time, that degrades the coating, causing it to thin and begin sticking in those thinned areas. You may not be able to see it with the naked eye.

Sources: I have 7 calphalon pans, some are non-stick commercial and some "regular" non-stick. The commercial ones ($100 per pan and up) are the only ones approved for broiler use/higher temps. None are approved for dishwasher/steel wool use.

Answer 2

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Why is my Cephalon non-stick skillet now sticking?
I paid alot for this pan. It was awesome for about the last year or so and no it recently started sticking. Everything use to slide out and I could basically wipe with a paper towel. It's not scratched at all. Is this normal?

Answer 3

You might have put fork , you can use oil put a drop in and take a paper towel and rub it in . But if you see a scratch you did not use no stick utensil s on it