Can you cook on med-high heat with these pan? So many non-stick coating pans do not allow that much heat.
1390674
I cook on high heat when searing all the time with these. I love the ceramic coating, even when something gets burned or I forget to pay attention to something im reducing and end up with no liquid left in the pan I haven't had them warp or crack.
1390675
Absolutely. You can cook on medium-high. We do it all the time. They are as heavy as other ceramic pans on the market but they have held up well and we use them all the time.
1390676
I cook using these pans on the highest heat on my gas cooktop and have had no issues.
1390677
Truthfully, it depends on the stove type. Yes you can; *however* when I used mine on an electric stove (with a smooth top), the largest pan became slightly warped every time it got very hot, and so my burgers ended up cooked unevenly (which I made up for by moving them around more). I have a set an my Mom's house too, and her stove uses gas flames - this is highly compatible with the pans!
811515
They are EXCELLENT, but don't force them. I've used them on the CHEAPEST non-stick on high heat (because Pakistani food is cooked on very high heat) and its been fine:) Happy cooking....
1416993
I think that depends slightly on the level of heat that you're using. I use them on an electric range, and if you crank it up to full, they can get a bit uncomfortable to handle. They don't burn you just by touching them, but you'd grab a towel or mitt before picking it up. Otherwise they don't get particularly hot, and I pick up the pan to stir things without any problems (even at about 3/4 heat, which is the highest I usually ever go).
590622
I figure not! The pans are non-stick, therefore not cooking on the metal but the non-stick coating
647050
Not that I've ever experienced though, frankly, I can't say that I've ever cooked at very high heat over a long period of time. We like the pans so much that we gave a pair to one daughter and the other daughter before we knew it had bought her own. I should buy stock in the company!
1850874
Yes. So far the coating has held up very well, but they are lightweight pans as you would expect, so definitely not as thick of nonstick coating as other types of kitchen pans.
924248
Not sure. I'd be very cautious about putting hot pans on them. If the pan is 'hot enough' it might scorch????????
756814
High heat on any pan other than cast iron is not the best for them and your food.I have not had this problem with the handle getting to hot to handle.
2219835
I have used these on all heat settings including highest heat. I have never had an issue nor has it in any way scored or burned the pots/pans. I do have a high end cookware set that is double insulated and has a cooper heat displacement plate on the base which you should never put on high heat because the food will not cook properly and you will destroy about anything you cook. But as far as Paula's cookware it is very good and I highly recommend it you can use all heat settings with it.
197320
Probably not your standard kitchen pans (I've never considered trying) because I don't think they're made to withstand that kind of heat. I would try cast iron.
403523
They sure can be used.The same rules apply to using non-stick pans on a gas stove as on any other: Just don't set the heat above medium, because high heat wears away the teflon and you don't want that seeping into your food. If you want non-stick pans, these will be great for you.
271687
I haven't used it on high heat because I haven't had the need. It works just fine on Medium and Medium High. It is such a well made pan that I doubt there would be a problem.
400884
Absolutely. I have a gas stove and the pans are wonderful. Cook on medium to low heat . . . and they keep things warm for so long after so you don't have to keep warming things back up. If you do cook using too high heat and they stick a bit, just a bit of hot water and a drop of dishwashing detergent, soak for a few minutes, and they come sparkling clean.
1547669
If by that you mean, do they stay cool when in use ... no -- they get hot. That is the only thing that I would criticize about the pans though. Other than that, they are great.
1666042
Warp? No, I don't think so but we only have natural gas. One thing we have learned, if you get the temp too high, it will ruin the non-stick surface so we don't go much above medium to medium-high for our cooking temps.
1836080
I believe that the heat is TRANSFERRED to the pan by whatever type of stovetop one uses.Bottom line. . .these pans are truly non-stick and continue to be so with proper care.I don't think they will disappoint!
1445508
No, they haven't for me. I do not use high heat, though. Medium high is best.