Magefesa Avant 6.2 Quart Aluminum Pressure Cooker with Canner Rack, Fast Cooking Pot for Gas, Electric, Ceramic Stovetops

While cooking

• Cook over medium or low heat. Aluminum is a good thermal conductor so there is no need to cook food over high heat and cause discoloration on the surface of your aluminum products.
• Choose the stovetop not exceeding the base of the pan, mainly when using gas cooking hobs. You will get better results and will make cleaning easier.
• Do not use metal utensils with nonstick coating, as it may get scratched and will lose its nonstick features slowly. Always use wooden, silicone or polyethylene utensils. This way, the nonstick coating will last longer.
• Never chop or cut food directly on your aluminum pots or frying pans.

Cleaning and maintenance

• Aluminum cookware is not dishwasher safe. Some dishwashing detergents contain chemical products and salts that may damage aluminum and cause discoloration, corrosion and pitting that will irreversibly damage the piece.
• Let aluminum pans and pots cool before washing. Sudden changes of temperature may result on deformation of the base so that the product will not work properly anymore.
• After use, wash the piece with warm water, mild soap and a soft sponge.
• After washing, dry immediately each piece with a dry cloth or paper towel to prevent limescale formation.
• Do not use metal utensils that can damage or scratch the inner surface.
• For any food residues, simply boil some water with vinegar for 4 or 5 minutes. Then wash and rinse as usual.
• Do not use corrosive cleaning products such as bleach, acids, oven cleaners, etching, etc. they will seriously damage the nonstick coating and deteriorate the finish.
• Store your cookware carefully, avoiding direct contact with metal or sharp objects. Remember that aluminum is not as resistant as stainless steel and blows or excessive weight may deform the piece. Place the lids upside down when storing to avoid future odor build up.