Use, Care and Warranty

How To Maximize Lifespan of Your Effium Cookware

Use soft, plastic or wooden utensils in the pan (and not sharp/metal objects).

Wash the pan by hand, lukewarm water, soap and a soft sponge (and not in the dishwasher).

Cook at suitable heat and always add oil or butter to the pan to prevent overheating. (Smoking oil or burning butter signals overheating. Never overheat the pan or leave it empty on the stove).

Assembly

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Effium Pan
  • Handle
  • Bolts
  • Nuts

ASSEMBLY:

  1. Push the bolts through the 3 holes from the inside of the pan outwards.
  2. Put the handle on.
  3. Tighten the nuts onto the bolts.
  4. Tighten firmly with an 8mm wrench or pliers.
  5. Retighten after the first few uses.
  6. Check the bolted connection regularly and tighten if necessary.

Use and Maintenance

  • Preheat your pan on low to medium heat for a few seconds before adding a little oil or butter for optimal frying.
  • Always use the correct heat setting for your ingredients.
  • Avoid overheating to prevent food or oil from burning in the pan.
  • Never let your oil smoke or burn. Your cookware is dishwasher safe, but we recommend washing by hand to maximize the life of your coating.
  • To keep your non-stick pans in tip-top condition, store them with pan protectors.

Important Safety Instructions

  • Read all safety information carefully and thoroughly before using this product!
  • Keep children away from the hob while cooking. Always be careful when handling hot cookware to avoid injury.
  • For safety reasons, never leave cookware unattended during use and ensure that the handles do not hang over the edge of a hot burner or flame.
  • Lids and handles can become hot during prolonged cooking.
  • Be careful when removing lids or lifting by the handles.
  • Always use dry oven gloves or cold holders if necessary.
  • The cookware is oven-save up to 250°C.
  • Do not use the product in a microwave.
  • Do not immerse hot product in cold water.

Before first usage

  • Remove all packaging and labels. Recycle waste properly.
  • Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Cooking

RECOMMENDATION TO AVOID WARNING OF YOUR COOKWARE:

  • Never leave empty cookware on a hot burner - this can permanently damage your cookware and hob.
  • Do not allow cookware to boil dry.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENERGY SAVING AND BEST COOKING AND BAKING RESULTS:

  • Cook on a burner that is similar in diameter to the cookware you have selected.
  • Adjust the flame so that it does not flare up at the sides of the cookware.
  • The non-stick coating distributes heat very efficiently, so heat settings are important.
  • Lower heat settings save energy and minimize charring of food and oils.
  • Always use the correct heat settings for your ingredients.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN THE OVEN:

  • The cookware is oven safe up to 250°C.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST NON-STICK PROPERTIES:

  • Always start with clean cookware. Allow your food to come to room temperature before cooking.
  • Preheat your cookware for a few seconds on low to medium heat before adding a little oil or butter for optimal cooking.
  • Wear and tear on your cookware and the non-stick coating is normal. Over time, the non-stick coating of your cookware will naturally diminish. This process is accelerated by prolonged exposure of the non-stick coating to high temperatures, which causes food and oil to carbonize.
  • This durable cookware can still be used if the non-stick coating on your cookware has worn off, but you will need to use more butter or oil.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COOKING OILS AND FATS:

  • We recommend using oil or butter that is suitable for baking and frying (i.e. oils with a high smoke point).
  • Check the label on your butter or oil to ensure it is suitable for cooking.
  • Do not use oil sprays, including aerosols, mist and pump sprays.

UTENSILS:

  • To prolong the life of your pan, you can use plastic or wooden utensils.
  • However, the coating is not resistant to sharp objects or cutting (e.g. with forks and knives).

Maintenance and Cleaning

  • Allow the cookware to cool and clean thoroughly after each use.
  • The non-stick coating makes your cookware very easy to clean. To maintain the non-stick performance of your cookware, it is recommended to wash it in warm, soapy water, rinse and towel dry. Non-stick coatings can be destroyed in the dishwasher due to the high salt content, bleach and phosphates in some detergents.
  • Aluminum rims or rivets may discolor in the dishwasher, but this will not affect the performance of your cookware.
  • Do not use sharp steel wool or nylon scouring pads.
  • Do not use nylon cleaning brushes, as these can damage the non-stick properties.
  • Deposits (also called carbonization) can form on the non-stick coating as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperatures while cooking with fats and oils. High temperatures can carbonize oil and fat, which can accelerate the loss of non-stick performance. If this happens, discard any loose food, partially fill the pan with warm water and bring it to a rapid boil. The food can be easily wiped away with a soapy sponge.
  • For more stubborn burn marks we recommend a melamine foam sponge, available from most supermarkets, department stores and hardware stores.
  • Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleaners or products containing chlorine bleach. Do not scratch the non-stick surface.
  • Keep your hob and cookware free of dirt so that accidental scraping over the hob does not scratch it.

STORING COOKWARE:

  • Storing cookware next to sharp metal objects can scratch or chip the surface of the non-stick surface and the rim of the cookware. Always assemble your cookware carefully and do not store lids with thin, sharp edges next to your cookware. We recommend pan protectors.

Warranty

For products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA), we provide a 24-month warranty on the product to protect against lack of conformity in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/771. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase or delivery of the product, whichever is later, as stated on the proof of purchase or delivery. The warranty only applies if you use the product for non-professional use. In any case, we are not liable for defects caused by:

  • Failure to comply with the maintenance and usage instructions;
  • Normal wear and tear (discolouration and scratches); and/or;
  • Influence of external factors, for example weather damage, transport damage, damage caused by impact or shock.

To exercise your rights under the warranty or if you have any questions about the product, please contact our customer service at: info@effium.com

PLEASE PROVIDE:

  • Your proof of purchase
  • Description of the damage
  • One or more photos of the damage

The customer service will inform you of the steps to follow.

In the event of a non-conformity, we will, depending on the circumstances:

  • Repair the product;
  • Replace the product;
  • Refund a proportionate part of the price paid for the product; or
  • Refund the full price paid for the product.

Please keep a proof of purchase or delivery of the product showing the date of purchase or delivery.

You will need such a proof of purchase or delivery if you wish to exercise the remedies for a non-conformity.

These provisions do not affect the rights that you have as a consumer under applicable national regulations (e.g. in the case of the sale of consumer goods), which may vary from country to country.

Recycling & Disposal

You have 3 options:

  1. You can return the pan to Effium BV for re-use. We will then try to give the pan a new life. This is the most sustainable choice.
  2. You can hand in the pan at the scrap metal trade, then you know for sure that it will be recycled.
  3. You can throw the pan in PMD or residual waste, then there is a good chance that it will be recycled. The best thing to do differs per municipality.

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