The ultimate piece for everyday cooking, this Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick Deep Frying Pan is easy to use and brings brilliant results. High sides keep your hob safe from straying food and make this pan ideal for simmering sauces and stews, as well as frying. Coated inside with Le Creuset's best-ever non-stick, food releases instantly.
Features
- High sides: Keep food and splashes contained, and suit simmering sauces and stews as well as frying.
- A dream to clean: Excellent food release for easy, everyday cleaning.
- Strong to the core: Hard anodised construction for efficient heat conduction and even cooking.
- Healthier cooking: The tough non-stick surface handles all types of frying, even without oil or fat.
- Complements Le Creuset glass lids: Pair it with a glass lid, available separately, for even more flexibility.
Specifications
- 24cm (no helper handle): 25.1cm (W) x 5.95cm (D) x 9.6cm (H) x 45.2cm (L), 16.4cm base diameter, 2.3L, 1.16kg
- 26cm (helper handle): 27.1cm (W) x 5.95cm (D) x 9.6cm (H) x 51.7cm (L), 18.1cm base diameter, 2.7L, 1.48kg
- 28cm (helper handle): 29.1cm (W) x 5.95cm (D) x 9.6cm (H) x 53.7cm (L), 20.4cm base diameter, 3.2L, 1.6kg
- 30cm (helper handle): 31.1cm (W) x 5.95cm (D) x 9.6cm (H) x 57.2cm (L), 21cm base diameter, 3.6L, 1.84kg
- Material: Forged Hard Anodized Aluminium
- Manufactured in: China
- Guarantee: Lifetime
- Oven safe: Up to 260C (220C with glass lid)
- Storage: Freezer compatible
- Compatible with: Grill, oven, electric hob, ceramic glass cooktop, gas hob, induction hob
Care
- Before first use: Wash in warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Heat setting: Always cook on medium heat, even for stir-frying or searing. Hard anodised aluminium conducts heat so efficiently that high heat gives no real benefit and is the single biggest cause of non-stick coatings failing early. If in doubt, use a lower setting than feels intuitive.
- Preheating: Preheat for around 2 minutes before adding oil or food. Never leave the pan heating empty for longer than this, or unattended, as an empty pan overheats far faster than one with food or oil in it.
- Utensils: We recommend silicone or wooden utensils. Metal utensils can technically be used with care, but we don't recommend them, since the coating is only microns thick and even a single careless scrape can cause permanent damage.
- Induction hobs: Use a moderate setting and avoid the 'boost' function, which heats too quickly for non-stick cookware.
- Glass hobs: Never slide the pan across a glass-topped hob, as this can damage both the base and the glass. Always lift it on, off, or across the surface.
- Oven use: Place on a shelf or rack rather than the oven floor, which can increase cooking temperature and lead to damage. When using under the grill, leave at least a 5cm gap between the heat source and the top of the pan.
- Washing: We recommend handwashing in hot soapy water after every use, rather than the dishwasher, to protect the coating and help it last.
- Storage: If stacking with other pans, place a cloth or protector between them to avoid scratching the non-stick surface.
Questions and Answers
Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: We recommend handwashing rather than the dishwasher, to protect the non-stick coating and help it last.
Q: Do I need high heat for good results?
A: No, we'd actually recommend the opposite. Hard anodised aluminium conducts heat so efficiently that medium heat gives excellent results, and high heat is the main cause of non-stick coatings wearing out early.
Q: Can I use metal utensils?
A: We recommend silicone or wooden utensils instead. Metal can be used with care, but even a single careless scrape can permanently damage the coating.
Q: Which size should I choose?
A: It comes in four sizes, 24cm, 26cm, 28cm and 30cm, so it depends on how much you typically cook. The 26cm and above include a helper handle.