Before the first cook
Rinse the pan once with warm water and a drop of dish soap, dry it, and rub a little oil over the cooking surface. That is the whole prep. Step by step:
- Before the first use: rinse the pan with warm water and a drop of dish soap, dry it, and rub a little oil over the cooking surface.
- Preheat on medium, never on high. On an induction cooktop with 9 levels, that is level 4 to 5. Give it about 2 minutes.
- The water test: drop in a little water. When the drops roll around like beads, the pan is ready. If they sizzle away instantly, it is too hot, take it off the heat for a moment.
- Add a little oil or butter, then the food. Let it sit for a moment before you move it. Titanium holds heat very well, so you can turn the heat down once the pan is hot.
- After cooking: let the pan cool a little, then warm water and a soft sponge, or the dishwasher.
How to cook on titanium
Preheat on medium, not high. Drop in a little water: when the drops roll around like beads, the pan is ready. Then add oil or butter, then the food. Never heat the pan empty on high for long. The surface gets better with use, because a light film builds up as you cook and less and less sticks.
Attaching the lid handle
The glass lid ships with the handle detached. Here is how to attach it:
- Place the small washer and the plastic spacer into the screw thread of the handle.
- Push the screw up through the hole in the lid from underneath.
- Put the silicone gasket and the large washer on top.
- Turn the handle onto the thread and tighten it from below with a screwdriver or a coin.
Takes about a minute. Tighten it firmly, the handle should not wobble.
Cleaning
Let the pan cool a bit, then warm water and a soft sponge, or straight into the dishwasher. Skip steel wool and harsh cleaners. Most of the time, a wipe is all it takes:
Frequently asked questions
Does food stick without a coating?
It is not Teflon, and we say so openly. Preheat on medium until a drop of water rolls around like a bead, add a little oil or butter, and hardly anything sticks. Unlike a coating, the surface gets better with use, not worse.
Which stovetops does it work on?
All of them: induction, gas, electric, and glass-top. The stainless steel base is what makes it work on induction. The pan is also oven-safe up to 518°F.
Is it dishwasher-safe?
Yes. Hand-washing keeps it looking new even longer, but the dishwasher is fine. Just skip steel wool and harsh cleaners.
What if I am not happy with it?
That is what the 100-day money-back guarantee is for. Email us at info@trytovara.com and we will walk you through the return. Details are in our refund policy.
How do I reach Tovara?
Email info@trytovara.com, whether it is about your order, a product, or a return. We usually reply within 24 hours.