Cuisinart CONTOUR STAINLESS User Manual

LIFETIME WARRANTY (U.S. and CANADA ONLY)
Your Cuisinart® Contour Stainless Cookware is warranted to
be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal
home use from the date of original purchase throughout the
original purchaser’s lifetime.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal,
so if your Cuisinart
®
Cookware should fail within the generous
warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at
no cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, email us at
www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-return.
Or call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.
This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or
abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does
not apply to scratches, stains, discoloration or other damage
to external or internal surfaces which does not impair the
functional utility of the cookware.
This warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California
residents have the option of returning a nonconforming
product (a) to the store where it was purchased or (b) to
another retail store which sells Cuisinart
®
products of the same
type. The retail store shall then, according to its preference,
either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent
repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price
less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior
usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in
the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then
take the product to an independent repair facility, if service or
repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart, and not
the consumer, will be responsible for the reasonable cost of
such service, repair, replacement or refund for nonconforming
products under warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for
repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer
Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. To obtain a return
shipping label, email us at www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/
product-return. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of
the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such
nonconforming products under warranty.
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USE AND CARE GUIDE

Cuisinart CONTOUR STAINLESS Specifications

General

Brand	Cuisinart
Model	CONTOUR STAINLESS
Category	Kitchen Utensil
Language	English

Summary

Lifetime Warranty (U.S. and Canada)

Hassle-Free Replacement

Details the process for obtaining a return shipping label or contacting customer service for repairs or replacements.

California Residents Warranty Service

Details warranty service options for California residents, including store returns and direct Cuisinart returns.

Essential Precautions for Use

First Use Cleaning

Instructions for washing new cookware in hot water with mild soap or dish detergent before initial use.

Daily Cleaning and Maintenance

Steps for cleaning cookware after each use, recommending hot water, detergent, and soft cloths.

Dishwasher Use and Care

Guidance on dishwasher safety, potential abrasiveness from other dishes, and detergent recommendations.

Metal Utensils and Cookware

Advice on using metal utensils, noting they may scratch but won't impair performance or durability.

Removing Stains and Residue

Methods for removing multicolored stains from water deposits or light residue from foods like pasta.

Cooking Safety and Techniques

Burner Stains Removal

Procedure for removing stains from the outside bottom of pans using oven cleaner, following manufacturer directions.

Gas Burner Use

Ensuring the flame only touches the pan bottom to prevent wasted energy and discoloration.

Glass Stovetop Use

Recommendation to avoid sliding cookware on glass surfaces and to consult the cooktop manual.

Induction Stovetop Use

Guidance to consult the induction stovetop manual and center vessels for optimal performance.

Oven Cooking Temperature

Cookware is oven safe up to 500°F, but handles will be hot; use potholders for safe handling.

Breaking a Vacuum Seal

Method to release a vacuum seal formed by lids, by briefly applying heat to the pan.

Convenient Storage

Suggestions for safe storage, like using racks or pegboards, to prevent scratches from crowding.