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Stainless Steel
Use & Care

Steak fajitas preparation with sautéed peppers and onions, sliced skirt steak, tortillas, and fresh toppings
Your New, Classic Cookware — Explained
It’s easy to care for and will last a lifetime.

Dishwasher safe, indestructible, and oven-safe — stainless steel is the elegant, all-purpose cookware that every kitchen needs. And when used correctly, you won’t have any trouble with stuck food.

Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your Misen Stainless Steel Cookware.

 The Waterdrop Method video thumbnail showing stainless steel pan on gas stove
How to Properly Preheat Your Stainless Steel:
Click here to watch a video on how The Water Drop Method for preheating your stainless steel pans

Place empty pan on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. This will bring your pan up to temperature, while compressing steel’s natural pores for less sticking. Add a drop of water to your empty pan. If it’s not hot enough, the water will puddle, bubble and boil away. If this happens, keep trying. When a splash of water forms round balls (could be one or several) that bounce around the surface of your pan, your preheating is done.
Hand scrubbing a dark nonstick frying pan with soapy sponge
Always Preheat for Stick-Free Cooking
  • Preheat an empty pan, before you add oil or food.
  • Preheat an empty pan, before you add oil or food.
  • Place oil or food in a cold pan
Rinsing stainless steel frying pan under kitchen faucet
Everyday Cleaning for Stainless Steel
  • Hand-wash with soap and warm water
  • Run in dishwasher
  • Dry immediately after washing
  • Leave soaking or submerged in water for a long time.*

Wash by hand or in the dishwasher — steel is pretty easy to clean.

*(Stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, but keeping your cookware dry is best for avoiding stains.)
Cleaning a stainless steel pan with baking soda and a sponge to remove burnt residue
Deep-cleaning Stainless Steel

Remove burnt-on grease, discoloration, and other stubborn stains.
  • Water
  • Soft sponge or cloth
  • Bar Keeper's Friend

(If you don’t have Bar Keeper’s Friend, Baking Soda will also work)

Instructions
  1. Wash cookware with warm, soapy water

  2. Rinse off soap, keeping surface wet

  3. Sprinkle cleaner over wet surface

  4. Sprinkle cleaner over wet surface

  5. Rinse well to remove the cleaner

  6. Dry fully with towel to avoid water spots

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the composition of your 5-ply pans?

Misen Stainless Steel Cookware starts with a layer of induction-compatible 18/0 stainless steel, followed by layers of aluminum and aluminum alloy, and finishes with a layer of food-safe 18/10 stainless steel.
Is your Stainless Steel Cookware oven safe?

Yes, all Misen Stainless Steel Cookware is oven-safe up to 800°F.
What stovetops is your Stainless Steel Cookware compatible with?

Misen Stainless Steel Cookware works on induction, gas, and electric stovetops.
Is your Stainless Steel Cookware dishwasher safe?

Yes, all Misen Stainless Steel Cookware is dishwasher safe. You can also hand wash with warm, soapy water. Just be sure to dry it completely before storing.
Are Misen's Stainless Steel pans nonstick?

Not naturally, but you can make the surface temporarily nonstick before cooking: heat the pan over medium heat for 2 minutes, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and swirl it around the pan. Once you see the oil start to smoke, turn off the heat, let the pan cool, and wipe out the excess. Your pan will stay nonstick until it's washed with soap.
Can I use Misen's Stainless Steel Roasting Pans on an induction stovetop?

Yes, our roasting pans are fully induction-compatible. For the 18" pan, you may need to use two burners for even heat distribution; the 13" pan heats evenly on just one.