What it is?
From the inventors of hard-anodized nonstick cookware comes the Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense™ Technology. Open up a new dimension in scratch resistance and unbeatable nonstick performance and longevity with ground-breaking ScratchDefense™ nonstick technology that applies aerospace-grade durability to eliminate scratching, sticking, and flaking for our most advanced nonstick yet. Cook with complete confidence using this dishwasher-safe 2-quart saucepan with a triple-layer nonstick cooking surface that lasts 130X longer than the competition and stands up to laboratory tests simulating 200+ years of daily wear and tear. An aluminum core delivers fast, all-over heat delivery and a thick, induction-suitable stainless steel base boosts durability and heat retention. Plus, the saucepan is performance-primed with a unique straining lid and convenient pour spouts. Circulon ScratchDefense™ - EXTREME NONSTICK THAT WON’T SCRATCH. EVER.
Key Benefits
- ScratchDefense™ is induction-ready!
- ScratchDefense™ A1 Series is constructed with Circulon’s signature stainless steel base.
- This thick, warp-resistant steel base is induction-suitable, providing fast, even heat from edge to edge for superior heat distribution on all cooktops, including gas and electric stoves.
- The revolutionary ScratchDefense™ Nonstick Technology is crafted from extremely durable aerospace-grade material, creating a thicker and harder surface than has ever been seen in ordinary nonstick cookware.
- The ground-breaking durability is introduced utilizing speciality materials commonly used in aerospace design, due to their strength and heat-resistant properties, particularly under high-stress conditions.
- We know you’ve been asking, and YES.. these materials are completely safe for use in nonstick cookware.
- You love to cook with metal utensils? So do we!
- In fact, for over 35 years, our customer-centered design research has shown that customers LOVE using metal utensils, but hate scratched nonstick!
- In ScratchDefense™ A1 Series, we set out to deliver the most extreme nonstick durability EVER seen in cookware! Constructed from thicker and stronger aerospace-grade material, laboratory tests showed that ScratchDefense™ can withstand over 350,000 heavy, metal utensil scrapes with minimal wear and tear.
- This test essentially simulates over 200 years of use, based on average daily cooking behavior, while the leading nonstick competitor showed damage in as little as 5 scrapes.
- The oven-safe versatility of our nonstick cookware is one of the most admired features by Circulon customers.
- ScratchDefense™ pots and pans are oven-safe up to 400ºF, which is adequate for most recipes and everyday cooking. Together with the durable surface construction, A1 Series is designed with dual-riveted silicone handles that are completely oven-safe.
- Circulon nonstick is not broiler safe and should not exceed temperatures above 400ºF.
100% of Circulon cookware, including ScratchDefense™ Nonstick is proudly made and manufactured in our company-owned factories in Thailand.
Material
| Property | Details |
| Base Material | Full Cap Induction |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Exterior Finish | Nonstick |
| Cast Stainless Steel with Silicone |
| Interior Finish | Nonstick |
| Lid Material | Tempered Glass |
