Whom You Know: Chez Peachy: FAQ on Swiss Diamond

Monday, October 3, 2011

Chez Peachy: FAQ on Swiss Diamond

We're going to tell you about this amazing brand soon! When Peachy Deegan is not wearing diamonds, she's cooking with them!

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What is the benefit of the patented Swiss Diamond nonstick surface technology?

Diamond crystals combined in the patented non-stick nano composite forms an incredibly durable cooking surface that is superior to all other non-stick cookware. Diamonds are the hardest material known to man, which allows for easy cleanup in the dishwasher and the use of metal utensils. Swiss Diamond is also oven safe up to 500°F.

What is the benefit of diamond reinforced and pressure cast aluminum?

Diamonds have the best thermal conductivity of all materials and have intrinsic non-stick and self release properties. 6mm pressure cast aluminum the best heat conductor for pots and pans. This results in a perfectly flat pan base, perfect heat distribution, no hot spots and superior heat retention. The thickness of the Swiss Diamond pan base has been scientifically determined to provide fast and even heating. Swiss Diamond Cookware can be used on ceramic, halogen, gas, electric, solid plat and radiant ring cooktops. We also have a unique induction line. The pan base thickness combined with the diamond reinforced surface allows for perfect browning, searing and deglazing.

What heat settings do you recommend?

That depends on the task at hand. For frying and sautéing, use a medium to medium high setting to bring the pan to working temperature, and then add seasoning and food. For stir frying, browning and searing, preparing pasta water etc. medium high to high heat is needed. All Swiss Diamond assortments are temperature safe to 500° F. Since each stove top is different, play with the settings until the desired effect is reached.

Can I expect to see scratches in the pan when using metal spatulas?

The pan surface over time will look used, including scuff marks from any spatula. This is equally expected and does not interfere with the performance of the pan. We recommend not actually cutting or chopping in the pan surface. This would ruin a good knife! We also don’t recommend using an electric beater in the pans.

Any tips on cleaning?

Swiss Diamond Cookware recommends cleaning with hot, sudsy water. Do Not use abrasive detergents, oven cleaners, or scouring pads which may affect the quality of the non-stick surface. The outside can be cleaned with warm, soapy water. Swiss Diamond Cookware may be cleaned in the dishwasher, but we strongly recommend washing by hand as the harsh, caustic dishwasher cleaners may reduce the non-stick performance over time. To maintain the attractive appearance and cooking efficiency of your cookware, it is important that it be thoroughly cleaned after each use. If not properly maintained, a thin layer of food particles or grease may become carbonized when reheated and cause food to stick.

Swiss Diamond – FAQs

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Can I use your pan on an induction cooktop?

We carry 2 lines of products; “Standard” and “Induction.” If you use an induction cooktop make sure you buy an induction model. The standard line is based on a high quality coated aluminum casting, which despite its numerous advantages is not suitable for an induction cooktop (it has to do with the physical properties of the metal). The induction model on the other hand, is designed for optimum performance on the induction cooktop.

Is Swiss Diamond using DuPont™ Teflon® non-stick coatings?

NO! Swiss Diamond is not using DuPont™Teflon® non-stick coatings. Teflon® is a trademark of DuPont and describes a big range of products that answer the needs of many industries. To learn more about it please check the web site: www.teflon.com. Our unique coating composition is manufactured by us and without any components from DuPont. Teflon® and PTFE are not the same. In the following paragraphs we explain more about PTFE.

Do Swiss Diamond products contain “PTFE”?

Yes. PTFE is the component that gives non-stick properties to the surface of the cookware and many other consumers’ products. Our patented inherent slippery coating is reinforced with Diamond Crystals which are amalgamated into a nano-composite (mixture of extremely thin particles). Thus it requires lower quantity of PTFE; much lower than most of other non-stick products.

What is “PFOA”?

“PFOA” means (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) and is an agent used in the manufacture of PTFE. It is certainly right that the “PFOA” could be hazardous to the health if not properly eliminated in the fabrication processes while manufacturing the PTFE.

Do you have “PFOA” in your “PTFE”?

No. The reasons are that the nano-composite containing real Diamond Crystals requires such high temperatures in the production process that any particle of PFOA which might have been contained in the PTFE will be eliminated; thus NO PFOA can be traced on Swiss Diamond products’. We have a test result from the Danish Technological Institute, clearly testifying that our products do not include PFOA. Nevertheless, since March 2008 we have been using PTFE that is manufactured without any PFOA.

I can't find your products where I live. How can I buy them?

For information visit the Website http://www.swissdiamond.com/us/home/

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