THE ORIGINALNON-STICK

FROM DUPONT

Discovered almost by accident by a DuPontresearch chemist, Teflon® grew from alaboratory curiosity to a product that overthe years has changed the way literallymillions of people prepare their food. For many of them, Teflon® today is stillsynonymous with quality convenient non-stick cooking.

As one of the most recognised brands in theworld, Teflon® has become the family thatunites and strengthens an entire range ofproducts, from cookware to carpet fibres,clothing, lubricants and industrial components.

Throughout the world, consumers havelearned to connect the Teflon® brand withvalue, quality and performance. Which iswhy all of our non-stick cookware coatingshave been brought together under theTeflon® banner, all sharing the same sealdesign to create a family look, but with theindividual labels clearly identifying anddifferentiating each product.

PLATINUMThe most scratch resistantTeflon® ever.

A technology breakthroughenabled us to create Teflon®

Platinum, the toughest Teflon®

ever, and the first non-stickcooking surface that can behandled without special care.

By suspending particles of anextremely hard mineral in amatrix of Teflon®, we havedeveloped a coating that allowseven metal utensils and abrasivescouring pads to slide over thesurface without compromising its non-stick properties.

Launched in time to meet the new millennium, Teflon®

Platinum took off with a bangwherever it was introduced, and is already an outstandingsales success.

SELECTThe longer-lasting non-stick.

Designed to replaceSilverStone® in all applicationsfrom cookware to smallappliances and electric iron soleplates, Teflon® Select uses thelatest DuPont technology toretain all the outstanding non-stick, easy-clean propertiesof its predecessor, but withsignificantly enhanceddurability.

This outstanding new surfacecoating has been developed withthe serious cook in mind, whoneeds cookware that will standup to the day-in, day-out grindof family meal making.

Primer plus hard minerals

Reinforced Intermediate

Topcoat

PLATINUM PRODurability for professional use and the most serious cooks.

Introducing Teflon® Platinum Pro –found at the more commercialend of the spectrum, it’s our hardest working surface to date.

Scientifically developed in the same fashion as Teflon® Platinum,Teflon® Platinum Pro has a new mid-coat technology where added protective materials actually help protect the surface from abrasions.

Teflon® Platinum Pro also has a hard base and heavy gauge toughening it up, making it the perfect surface for premium brand cookware.

So not only will it last, and look new longer, Teflon® Platinum Pro will work as hard in the kitchen as you do.

Primer plus hard minerals

Reinforced Intermediate

Topcoat

Primer

Intermediate

Topcoat

CLASSICValue plus performance.

For the cook on a budget or forsomeone who spends little timein the kitchen, Teflon® Classicoffers the optimum balancebetween quality and cost.

Even in regular use, with itsadvanced two layer coating,Teflon® Classic is remarkablydurable, making it a perennial favourite.

Primer

Topcoat

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Questions we’re often asked about genuineDuPont Teflon® non-stick surfaces.

Use and CareQ. How do I care for cookware with a Teflon®

non-stick surface?

• We recommend that the surface be ‘conditioned’ with a thin coat of cooking oil before the first use and after thecookware has been washed in a dishwasher.

• Wash with warm soapy water after each use. Although thesurface will appear to be clean with just a wipe of a papertowel, soapy water will get rid of any grease or foodparticles that may remain.

• Stubborn spots can be removed with a plastic puff or pad.Although DuPont Teflon® Platinum and Teflon® Platinum Procan withstand abrasive cleaners or scouring pads, usingthem should not be necessary.

• On DuPont Teflon® Classic and Select, use only plastic, woodenor nylon utensils. Teflon® Platinum and Teflon® Platinum Proare metal-resistant, so it’s safe to use metal utensils. On allsurfaces, avoid cutting food in the pan.

CookingQ. Why are medium to low cooking temperatures

recommended for DuPont Teflon® non-stick surfaces?

• As they perform beautifully with medium to low cookingtemperatures, DuPont Teflon® non-stick surfaces allow forenergy-savings and more environmentally friendly cooking.

As an additional benefit, medium heat achieves the bestcooking results. Generally, high heat doesn’t cook faster, it just wastes energy.

Q. Can a DuPont Teflon® non-stick surface be over-heated?

• DuPont Teflon® non-stick surfaces can be heated continuouslyat temperatures of up to 260ºC without damage.

• Like all non-stick surfaces, deterioration can occur if a pan is left on a continuous heat of more than 260ºC for a prolonged period of time. This temperature alone is well

above the normal cooking range; as a comparison, fats,butter and cooking oil will begin to scorch and smoke at about 200°C.

SafetyQ. How safe are DuPont Teflon® non-stick surfaces?

• DuPont has for many years placed top priority onprotecting the safety and health of employees, customers,and the public. Consistent with those values, prior to theirmarket introduction all products are evaluated for potentialhazards, including testing of many products at thecompany’s Haskell Laboratory for Health and EnvironmentalSciences. This includes extensive testing of all DuPont non-stick products used in consumer applications.

• The United States Food and Drug Administration hasfound them acceptable for conventional kitchen use, ashave health regulatory agencies throughout the world.DuPont knows of no record of serious, chronic or acutehealth problems related to the use of non-stick cookware.

Q. Can fumes from over-heated cookware be dangerous?

• All fumes can be harmful. However, fumes from an over-heated DuPont non-stick coating are no more harmfulto people than fumes from over-heated cooking oils. Fumesfrom over-heated Teflon® cookware do not contain ozonedepleting substances including CFCs.

Q. What if someone accidentally eats a particle of a non-stick surface?

• DuPont non-stick coatings are specially formulated toresist chipping and peeling. This will only happen if thecookware has been misused. However, if it should occurand particles are accidentally consumed, there is nodanger. The material is non-toxic and inert so it will passdirectly through the body without being absorbed – justlike food fibre. In addition, the Food and DrugAdministration has stated that consuming these particlesposes no health threat.

A healthy decision.

Genuine DuPont Teflon® non-stick surfaces provide virtually fat-free and oil-free cooking and we all know that less fat meansless calories and cholesterol. So not only is it easier to cook withTeflon®, it’s healthier too.

Products featuring Teflon® non-stick coatings:

• Frypans • Saucepans• Irons • Barbecues• Rice cookers • Bread makers• Sandwich makers • Woks• Skillets • Bakeware• Remington Hair Care Products

Any other questions?

Call DuPont

1800 252 997or visit

www.teflon.com

DuPont (Australia) Pty LtdLevel 16, 168 Walker Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company.

Only DuPont Teflon®

non-stick is the genuine article.

And it’s only found onquality cookware.

Teflon® was invented by DuPont in 1938, so it’s certainly

no ‘flash in the pan’. This amazing material has not only

revolutionised cookware but improved the performance of

many other objects including cutlery, paints, zippers,

even spacecraft.

Before any piece of cookware can bear the Teflon® seal,

the manufacturer must qualify to be licensed by DuPont.

To qualify as a licensee, a manufacturer’s products must

pass a series of stringent tests to ensure the best non-stick

performance, durability and value.

There are many Teflon® imitations on the market so make

sure your cookware carries a genuine DuPont Teflon® seal.

If it doesn’t say Teflon® then you’re simply not getting

Teflon® quality.

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