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Farberware was started in 1900 by a tinsmith named S.W. Farber who opened a shop on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Farber started by selling brass and copper vases, bowls and other giftware. Today Farberware offers a variety of products including cookware, cutlery, bakeware, appliances, tableware, cutting boards and barbecue accessories. Since this is a cookware website this article is going to focus on the cookware side of Farberware.

Farberware has been around for over 100 years and during this time they have created numerous cookware lines. These lines include Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel, Farberware Affiniti, Farberware Classic Series, Farberware Accents, Farberware Classic Nonstick, Farberware Enhanced, Farberware Pink Collection, Farberware Restaurant Pro and Farberware Specialties.

Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel: A stainless steel line that combines polished stainless steel construction with a non-stick coating. This set is made using an 18/10 stainless protector that surrounds a thick aluminum base. Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel is oven safe up to 400 degrees, dishwasher safe, suitable for induction stovetops and features a lifetime limited warranty. This line features see-through glass lids and silicone enhanced stainless steel handles that are riveted securely to the cookware.
* 1qt., 1.5qt., and 2 qt. Covered Saucepans
* 8 qt. Covered Stockpot
* 8″ , 10″ and 12″ Open Skillets
* 4.75 qt. Chef’s Pan

Farberware Accents: A Non-Stick Cookware line that is available in a variety of colors including silver, red, black and blue. The Farberware Accents line features riveted stainless steel handles with silicone enhanced stay-cool grips, see-through glass lids, is oven safe up to 350 degrees and is dishwasher safe. This line comes with the Farberware Quality Assurance Warranty.
* 1qt. , 1.5qt. and 2qt. Covered Saucepans
* 5qt. Covered Dutch Oven
* 7″, 10″ Skillets
* 10.5″, 12″ Deep Skillets

Farberware Affiniti: A porcelain line that combines a lustrous metal flake porcelain exterior with Teflon Professional nonstick coating on the inside. The nonstick coating is safe for use with metal utensils however, sharp-edged utensils are not recommended. This line features stainless steel and silicone handles that are riveted to the cookware. Farberware Affiniti is oven safe up to 400 degrees features a lifetime limited warranty. Available in Black, Grey, Bronze, Orange and Red.
* 1qt., 1.5qt., and 2qt. Covered Saucepans
* 6qt. Covered Stockpot
* 9″, 10.5″ and 12″ Skillets
* 3qt. Covered Sauce pot
* 10″/3qt. Covered Saute Pan
* 11″ Square Griddle

Farberware Classic Series: An 18/10 stainless steel line with an aluminum core in the base for quick even heating. This line features see-through glass lids and classically styled phenolic handles. The Farberware Classic series is oven safe up to 350 degrees, dishwasher safe and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Although this set line is dishwasher safe it is recommended for hand washing.
* 1qt., 1.5qt., 2qt. and 3qt. saucepans
* 4qt. covered sauce pot
* 8qt. covered stockpot
* 8″, 10″ nonstick skillets

Farberware Classic Nonstikc: A polished aluminum cookware set with a nonstick surface. This line is oven safe up to 350 degrees, dishwasher safe and comes with a lifetime limited warranty.
* 8″, 10″, 12″ Deep Skillets
* 11″ Square Griddle

Farberware Enhanced: A European-Style bell shaped aluminum cookware set with a nonstick surface. This line features see-through glass lids, riveted silicone handles, is oven safe to 350 degrees and is dishwasher safe.
* 1qt., 1.5qt. and 2qt. Covered Saucepans
* 5 qt. Covered Dutch Oven
* 7”, 10″ Open French Skillet
* 8″, 10″ and 12″ Skillets

Farberware Pink Collection: A porcelain cookware line that features a Teflon Platinum non-stick interior for added scratch resistance. This cookware line features glass lids, stainless steel handles and is oven safe to 500 degrees. A portion of the sale of this product will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
* 8″, 9″, 10″ and 11″ skillets
* 6qt. Stockpot
* 1qt, 2qt. and 3qt. Saucepan

Farberware Restaurant Pro: A Non-Stick cookware line featuring the Teflon Platinum non-stick interior for added scratch resistance. This line is NSF certified, guaranteeing the highest construction and performance standards. The Restaurant Pro line features non-slip silicone handles, is oven safe up to 400 degrees and comes with the Farberware Quality Assurance Warranty.
* 8″, 10″, 12″ and 14″ Open Skillet
* 11″ Square Griddle

Farberware Specialties:
* 10.5″ Deep Fry Pan
* 8″, 10″ and 12″ Open Skillets
* 8″ Egg Poacher
* Double Burner Griddle
* 11″ Square Grill Pan
* 1qt. Open Saucier
* 10.5″ Stir Fry

The Solution:

STEP 1:

First you have to make a huge mistake like I did and burn your stainless steel pot. Caution: I don’t recommend doing this for fun!

So this is what you end up with.

STEP 2:

Grab a box of baking soda and a container of salt. That’s it folks!

STEP 3:

Run some water in the pot just enough to cover the burned area about a 1/4 inch.

STEP 4:

Dump generous amount of salt into pan making it cloudy and then dump about the same amount of baking soda. Water should be pretty cloudy.

STEP 5:

Stir the solution with wooden spoon and bring to a boil.

STEP 6:

As it is boiling and fizzing keep stirring with wooden spoon while scrapping the bottom.

STEP 7:

Strain mixture in a strainer so you don’t get a lot of burned material in your drain.

You will then end up with a pan that looks like this depending on how badly burned it is and how much scrapping you performed.

STEP 8:

Take green scour pad and hot water and scrub remaining burned material out. This comes out easily once you have used salt and baking soda.

Finally:

The finished product.

Total cleaning time: 5 min tops.

Calphalon Stainless Steel Omelette Pans can be purchased with an optional non-stick coating, combining the elegant look of stainless steel with the easy cleanup of non-stick cookware. Unlike normal stainless steel cookware the optional non-stick coating provides an option for lower fat cooking by removing the need to use fats, greases or oils to keep foods from sticking to the cookware surface. This coating does add an additional cost to the pan.

The All-stainless versions of these pans are oven-safe to any temperature, glass covers and pans featuring the non-stick coating are safe to 450 degrees. The all-stainless versions are also broiler and dishwasher safe and can be used with any type of cooking utensil including metal utensils. Both versions of this pan include a lifetime warranty.

Calphalon Stainless Steel Omelette Pans are available in the following sizes and options:
8″ Omelette Pan
10″ Omelette Pan
12″ Omelette Pan
8″ Omelette Pan with Nonstick Interior
10″ Omelette Pan with Nonstick Interior
12″ Omelette Pan with Nonstick Interior

When cooking with nonstick cookware it is important to use the proper cooking utensils. Using non-recommended utensils can cause scratching and chipping of the nonstick coating. Most nonstick coatings require wood or nylon utensils. Some may allow for use of metal utensils but this is not common with this type of cookware. Make sure to check your owners manual before using metal cooking utensils.

Proper cleaning and maintenance of your nonstick cookware can prevent peeling and residue buildup. Remember to never wash your nonstick cookware in the dishwasher, the dishwasher detergent can cause the coating to peel. When cleaning, it is best to wash this type of cookware by hand, using warm water, regular dish soap and a scrubbing/cleaning pad that is rated as being safe for nonstick surfaces. A few good non-stick scrubbing/cleaning pads are Black & Decker Teflon Safe Scrub Pad, Quickie MFG Non-Stick Cleaning Brush and RSVP Nonstick Scrubber. After cleaning make sure to rinse well. You can let the cookware air dry or you can dry by hand with a soft towel.

When cooking do not use cooking spray, it can cause a residue to buildup on the nonstick surface. If you preheat the cookware on a medium heat and let food sit out for 10-15 minutes before cooking, it will increase the effectiveness of the nonstick coating. Try using extra virgin olive oil in place of cooking spray if you must use something while cooking. If you do notice a residue buildup on your cookware there are both home made and commercial cleaners that can help to remove the residue. A popular commercial cleaner for your nonstick cookware is Siege Non-Stick Cookware Cleaner. A simple way to make a home made cleaner is to take equal parts baking soda and water and mix them into a paste. Using a nonstick safe scrubbing/cleaning pad rub the paste on the cookware surface in a small circular motion. You can be assured that your efforts are working when you notice that the paste is discoloring. Often, the paste will turn to a brownish or yellowish color due to the residue that is being removed. When you are done scrubbing the cookware rinse it thoroughly with warm water and let it dry. Cleaning your nonstick cookware with this method every 4-5 uses is great preventative maintenance.

Remember with proper care and maintenance your nonstick cookware will last longer and provide better performance. Follow these basic tips and you will be on the right track to using your nonstick cookware for years to come.