Vickers steel frying pan with non-stick coating

Guide

Non-stick cookware: materials, use and care

Choose a pan by its cooking surface, your recipes and its instructions. This brief guide includes ANIMA resources and technical sources.

PTFE, PFOA, PFAS

PTFE and PFOA are different substances. PTFE is a polymer used in non-stick coatings and belongs to the PFAS family. “PFOA-free” therefore does not mean “PFAS-free”.

Correct use

According to the BfR, adverse health effects are not expected when PTFE coatings are used as intended. Avoid overheating and never heat the pan empty. Always follow your item’s instructions.

Vickers and 5Padel Titanium

Vickers combines a steel body with a non-stick coating supported by Titancoat titanium reinforcement. This differs from 5Padel Titanium construction. Check the product specifications and instructions for composition, compatibility and limits of use.

Vickers · 5Padel

Six ways to care for your pan

  1. Before first use, wash and dry. Apply oil only if the instructions require it.
  2. Use suitable tools, do not cut inside the pan and protect the coating when stacking.
  3. Clean with mild detergent and a non-abrasive sponge; prefer hand washing.
  4. Use moderate power, centre the pan and never leave it empty on the heat.
  5. Allow it to cool before washing and avoid sudden temperature changes.
  6. Replace cookware if the coating peels, shows extensive damage or loses its function. Contact us if unsure.

Further reading

ANIMA, Pentole e padelle: il rivestimento non è un travestimentoBfR, PTFE non-stick cookware: questions and answersFDA, Authorized uses of PFAS in food contact applications

General information updated in November 2026. This guide does not replace the individual product instructions. Contact us with the item code for product-specific data or documents.