I started using this skillet on May 30, 2017. I tell you that because I will come back to edit if any issues develop. If it's a year from now you'll have a time frame reference.
Must say I was a little skeptical when I first held this pan in my hands. I was leary of the slightly rough feeling surface. After reading the literature that accompanied this pan, I finally found definitive statements. The surface actually contains natural stone. That sounded interesting to me. Reading the description here I couldn't figure out for sure if they were saying it was a stone like finish or actually made from stone but I finally decided to give the pan a try. It was Prime so I knew I could return it if I was dissatisfied.
So the first time I sauted chicken in a sauce in this skillet I over cooked the chicken. I quickly discovered you use lower heat setting because it heats up well and holds the heat. I have a standard type electric stove. To saute I actually now reduce the heat to 4 or 5 instead of 7 when I have the pan heated to the desired temperature. If I'm reducing sauce I can turn the heat down to 3 and get wonderful results. Less is more with this pan and it produces beautiful dishes.
It is non-stick. I was the fry pan with a wash cloth believe it or not. I don't use a sponge with a scrubber side or a dish brush. I use a wash cloth with mild detergent. The booklet actually recommends mild detergents by the way. I use Seventh Generation or Method which I buy here on Amazon. Even though I THINK I remember they say the pan is dishwasher safe, the instruction booklet does NOT recommend it. I don't use metal utensils. I use wood or silicone. After I was out the pan I put a dab of avocado or olive oil on a piece of paper towel and rub it around the inside. Cute side note...they send you a felt insert you can lay inside the pan if you're going to stack it in with other pans. I hung mine up on the wall.
That's pretty much it. It's a very nice looking piece of cookware. It's hefty in weight so you know it's not cheap. The bottom is insulated for good heat distribution. Doesn't matter that the surface of the pan is not as smooth at a baby's butt because it IS non stick IF you don't set your cooking temperature too high. If anything does stick to the pan just put a little water in the pan and let it sit a while. It all washes out beautifully. I've made a promise to myself. I WILL NOT burn this pan. It's the nicest non stick pan I've ever purchased so I want to take good care of it.
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From the manufacturer
Stone Frying Pan by Ozeri, with 100% APEO & PFOA-Free Stone-Derived Non-Stick Coating from Germany
Free of GenX fluorinated chemicals
Utilizes a stone-derived coating from Germany that is 100% free of APEO, GenX, PFBS, PFOS, PFOA, and the lesser known chemicals NMP and NEP.
Non-stick
Delivers unprecedented non-stick performance without risk of exposure to controversial chemicals.
Induction Compatible
Features a hardened scratch-resistant coating that is super easy to clean.
Interior of pan made out of durable heavy-gauge aluminum, with a magnetized base for use with rapid heat transfer induction stoves.
Heat-resistant Handle
Boasts a comfortable heat-resistant silicon coated handle that is reinforced to the pan via 3 solid rivets.
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This Item  Ozeri 12" Stone Frying Pan by , with 100% APEO & PFOA-Free Stone-Derived Non-Stick Coating from Germany | Recommendations  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | Currently unavailable. | $48.95 | $55.98 | $39.99 | $98.80 | -12% $42.99 List: $48.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Feb 10 | — | Get it as soon as Monday, Jan 27 | Get it Feb 4 - 5 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jan 27 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Everything Kitchens | PAWPAW | LloydPans Kitchenware | Aceself |
| capacity | 5 quarts | 3 quarts | 2 liters | — | 3 quarts | 2 quarts |
| material | Stoneware | Ceramic | Tempered Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Ceramic | Ceramic | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
| diameter | 12 inches inches | 12 inches inches | 10 inches inches | — | 10 inches inches | — |
| has nonstick coating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✗ | ✓ |
| dishwasher safe | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| oven safe | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✗ | ✓ |
| model name | 12" Stone Frying Pan | Green Ceramic | SMEG FryPan | CW3721-1 | — | AS |
Box says made in China
I bought it because it said made in Germany with no toxic chemicals, pfafs, etc. The box it came in says made in China, so that's disappointing. I had one for 6 years and the coating completely wore off. For reference, I only use a soft, silicone spatula on it, not metal spoons, etc. When I got the new one, the difference between the one I have been using and the new one is striking. I read that this brand was not on the up and up about what it in it, so that's disappointing. I would have purchased something else, but it's really hard to find products that are actually non toxic and do what they say.
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B. RügamerReviewed in Germany on December 26, 2020
Solide, nicht-haftend, sehr gut!
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Caroline CReviewed in France on November 1, 2018
facile à nettoyer
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Five Stars
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anna meloniReviewed in Italy on November 8, 2016
davvero un articolo di qualità
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javierReviewed in Spain on January 13, 2016
antiadherente perfecto con empresa cercana detrás
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