OnePan is designed to withstand everything – metal utensils, ovens, high temperatures, open flames, and dishwashers. However, like any other item in your home, your OnePan will last longer if you take care of it with love and follow our recommendations below. This way, you won’t need to restore the coating as often, which is good for both your wallet and the environment.
About PFAS-Free Coatings
PFAS is a harmful group of chemicals used to repel dirt and fats from various surfaces (e.g., frying pans, ski wax, makeup, and functional clothing). These substances are called "forever chemicals” because they cannot be broken down by nature. Consequently, PFAS are unfortunately found in the water we drink and the air we breathe. Research has shown that PFAS chemicals are carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting, negatively affecting both male and female fertility. With OnePan’s products, you can feel safe knowing they are completely free from all PFAS chemicals, not just some like PFOA.
Our frying pans and trays are instead coated with a ceramic nonstick coating that is harmless to both the body and the environment.
To ensure you get the best out of your OnePan and its PFAS-free coating in terms of both longevity and quality, here are our top tips and tricks:
Heat Up Your Pan Slowly
Patience pays off. Setting your stove to a lower-medium temperature initially and then increasing the heat to the desired level will extend the life of your OnePan.
Avoid Overheating an Empty Pan
An empty pan on high heat without anything in it can damage the coating. A tip to avoid this is to add oil or butter before heating it up. This gives you an indication of when the pan is hot enough to start frying. Place the food in the pan as soon as the oil or butter has heated up to avoid overheating the pan.
Cleaning Your Pan
One of OnePan’s best features is the coated surface that prevents food from sticking, making the pan very easy to clean. The best way to clean any non-stick pan to prolong its lifespan is by proper hand washing with hot water and mild soap (for the Swedes: Grönsåpa). Clean it thoroughly so that no matte patches remain. When you’re done, dry it off with a microfiber cloth for a glossy finish.
Utensils
Unlike non-stick frying pans that contain PFAS, you can use all types of utensils in a OnePan, even metal ones, as scratches are completely harmless. However, the coating lasts longer if you use utensils made of softer materials, like wood or silicone, when cooking or cleaning your pan.
Burnt Food in the Pan
If you have spots in your pan where everything sticks, it may be due to slightly burnt food that hasn’t been properly washed off. Try this: when your OnePan has cooled down, pour cold water to cover the burnt area. Then, place it on the stove and let the water boil for a few minutes. Afterward, hand wash the pan thoroughly with mild soap. Polish with a microfiber cloth until the surface is shiny. This can restore better non-stick functionality.
Excessive Fat in the Pan After Frying
If you’ve fried something that released a lot of fat, wipe the fat out of the frying pan with a paper towel before washing it. This will make it easier to clean and more environmentally friendly for both your sink and the environment.
Storage Tips
Your OnePan was delivered in a circular textile bag, which - believe it or not - used to be hotel bed linen. We used it to protect your frying pan during its journey to you, but it’s also great for protecting your OnePan in your kitchen so that it doesn’t scratch or scuff against other pans and pots in your cupboards.
