How do I look after my cookware?
Aluminium cookware
Oils & fats
Cast products from WOLL heat up particularly quickly. Fats and oils have different smoke points. To protect your product from burnt-on fat, you should add your oil to the cold pan and only then turn up the temperature. If the oil starts to sizzle when you add your food, it is at the ideal temperature (the dry handle of a wooden spoon can also be used to test the oil).
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Cleaning and care
After each use, your cookware should either be cleaned by hand with washing-up liquid and a kitchen sponge or in the dishwasher to remove any grease residue. This protects the coating from burnt-on grease. If possible, wash your cookware by hand more often - as this method is particularly gentle on the material, you will enjoy your cookware for a particularly long time.
When cleaning in the dishwasher, please note: the dishwasher salts can cause discolouration on the base of non-inductive products. However, this does not affect the frying properties in any way.
Tip for induction products
All induction hobs have a so-called booster function, which enables an enormous increase in the power of the hob over a short period of time. However, special care must be taken when using this function, especially to heat up the cookware quickly: to prevent damage to the sealing, the hob should be switched off again after using the booster function for one minute at the latest.
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Cut marks in the non-stick coating
Thanks to the unique cut and abrasion-resistant WOLL hard base coating, all kitchen utensils can be used without any problems - whether made of wood, plastic, silicone or stainless steel. Small scratches do not affect the performance or longevity of the cookware.
Cast iron cookware
Please note the following for your cast iron cookware: in general, you should not place hot cookware under cold water - it is better to let it cool down completely before cleaning. After cleaning, your cast iron product must always be allowed to dry thoroughly. The best way to do this is to heat the empty product on the hob for a short time under supervision until it is completely dry. You should then rub the top edge and the edge of the lid with a little cooking oil.
Stainless Steel Cookware
Information for allergy sufferers
All our stainless steel cookware is made of 18/10 stainless steel. This material contains around 10% nickel, which makes the material rustproof and food-safe. Stainless steel cookware is therefore unsuitable for people with an allergy to nickel - but it is safe to use if you are intolerant to cobalt.
Rainbow discolouration
If stainless steel is heated to high temperatures, rainbow-coloured stains can form in the material. These do not affect the performance and longevity of the cookware in any way - but if you still want to remove them, this household remedy can help:
- Fill your cookware with diluted vinegar essence
- Massage the vinegar into the discolouration with a soft sponge
- Rinse your cookware thoroughly and then dry it
Salt stains
Salt stains on your stainless steel cookware are caused by "hard" tap water, so they are actually calcium or other mineral deposits that are neither harmful to your health nor affect the performance of your cookware. A simple household remedy can help to remove these blemishes: Vinegar essence.
- Fill the affected cookware with diluted vinegar essence so that the stains are covered
- Bring the water to the boil on the hob - as soon as it boils, switch the hob off again and watch the deposits dissolve in the liquid. Careful stirring with a kitchen utensil can help.
- Once the deposits have completely dissolved, you can rinse the cooled cookware by hand as usual and then dry it off
To avoid salt stains from the outset, you should always clean your stainless steel cookware promptly after cooking and then dry it immediately. Washing by hand is even gentler on your cookware.