[Sca-cooks] Speakin' of Pots 'n Pans

[Elaine Koogler]

Maggie MacDonald wrote:

> I have a set of that particular line of pots and pans. They're quite 
> nice.
> After a couple of years of using it I have one question, Why do they 
> insist that you hand wash it????
> If its so hard surfaced, what's the problem with a dishwasher??
>
> My only complaint about this line of pans is that they are a little 
> heavy.  When I was recovering from abdominal surgery and not allowed 
> to lift more than 5 lbs these pans were not an option for cooking in.  
> They are _VERY_ sturdy, but once you add the weight of the food to the 
> weight of the pan, lifting it was more adventure than I was ready for.
>
> Cheers,
> Maggie MacD.
>
>
Yeah, I know what you're saying.  With the larger pots, I have to get my 
husband to pick them up.  However, they are a marvel to cook with...food 
cooks evenly, even on a gas range.  However, I do have to use a "flame 
tamer" for things that I want to simmer at a really low heat. 

Not being a metallurgist, I have no idea why they have to be washed by 
hand.  I can only guess that the harsh soaps and high temps in the 
dishwasher might damage the anodized surface.

Kiri