Are Calphalon boilers oven safe? If so, what is the maximum safe temperature in the oven?
Calphalon boilers are safe in the oven up to 400 ° F, but some collections can handle even higher temperatures. The Premier, Classic and Contemporary collections are oven resistant up to 450 ° F, and the Signature, Tri-Ply and Unison collections are oven resistant up to 500 ° F.
The tempered glass lids supplied with all Calphalon boilers are safe in the oven up to 450 ° F.
Calphalon stainless steel pots are broiler safe, but non-stick pots are not.
In this quick guide you will learn:
- Oven safe temperature in all Calphalon collections
- Is each collection safe for broilers
- Oven-safe temperature of the Calphalon lid
- Precautions to be taken when cooking with Calphalon
Oven temperature of each Calphalon collection
All Calphalon cookware is oven safe up to 400 ° F, but some collections can handle temperatures up to 500 ° F.
Instead of wasting time clicking on dozens of pages on Calphalon’s website, use the handy table below that shows the oven-safe temperatures for each collection.
All Calphalon tableware collections are available Amazon, where you can also find more information and read dozens of reviews. One thing to keep in mind: the oven-safe temperatures listed on the Amazon can sometimes be inaccurate or outdated; always read the product manual of the manufacturer of your model.
Are Calphalon lids safe in the oven?
Most Calphalon collections have a tempered glass lid so you can keep track of your meal while cooking.
The glass goes through thermal hardening processwhich makes it four times stronger than ordinary glass. Outside the cooking utensils are tempered glass from car windows, shower doors and glass tables.
Due to their strength, tempered glass lids are safe in the Calphalon oven 450 ° F. Below is a screenshot of Calphalon.com that confirms this fact:
The covers of the Simply Calphalon and Select by Calphalon collections are oven resistant up to 400 ° F. In these collections, the oven-safe temperature is lower because the lid handles are wrapped in silicone.
Simply Calphalon tempered glass lid
While Calphalon lids are safe in the oven, they are not safe for broilers.
Are Calphalon Pans Broilers Safe?
Calphalon non-stick containers are not safe for broilers. The non-stick coating cannot handle the direct flame of the chicken.
Even after a few minutes, the coating can decompose, emit harmful fumes and render the containers useless.
Lower Limit — It is not safe to place non — stick pans of Calphalon under the chicken, and the warranty will be void.
But there’s good news: most of Calphalon’s stainless steel containers are broiler-safe.
Two exceptions are the Simply Calphalon and Select by Calphalon collections. Although these collections are made of stainless steel, silicone-wrapped handles are safe in the oven up to 400 ° F and can disintegrate under a direct flame.
Even in stainless steel, proceed gently when baking. I recommend limiting the cooking time to a maximum of a few minutes and 10 minutes. Hot flames can burn food and roast the pan, making it difficult to clean and can lead to warping.
Calphalon lids are also not safe for broilers, so never put a covered pan under the chicken.
Precautions when cooking with Calphalon in the oven
Take these precautions before using Calphalon in the oven. Keeping these in mind will help you avoid damaging your dishes and injuring yourself.
Never overheat: Do not heat non-stick cookware above 500 ° F — or the recommended collection temperature (some collections are much lower). Remember that a non-stick coating can release hazardous gases if it is overheated.
See handles: The handles of the Calphalon boilers become hot. They are designed to stay cool on the stove, but not in the oven.
Adjust the temperature: Avoid drastic temperature changes. When containers are exposed to extreme changes in temperature, they expand or contract rapidly and unevenly, causing warping.
Use two hands: Wear oven gloves or pots and always use both hands when moving dishes from the stove to the oven and vice versa. The cookware can be very hot and heavy, so using these precautions can prevent injury or leakage. When removing a hot pan from the oven, turn the handle towards the wall and place the roof rack on the handle as a reminder not to touch it.
Overheating causes damage: Overheating the pan can cause permanent damage. It is often the cause of an unpleasant heat shade, discoloration (due to burning oils) and can cause pans to lose their non-stick properties.
Broiling: Be especially careful when frying, as fats can cause flares. Keep a close eye on the cooking utensils and use the chicken for only a few minutes at a time. I recommend no more than 10 minutes.
Final thoughts
Calphalon cookware is oven safe, but the maximum safe temperature varies by collection and type.
In general, Calphalon stainless steel containers tolerate higher temperatures than non-stick ones, but this is not true in all cases.
For example, Select by Calphalon stainless steel cookware is oven resistant up to 400 ° F, while Calphalon Signature Non-stick can handle up to 500 ° F.
Keep these rules of the rule in mind:
- Non-stick should never be heated above 500 ° F, but check a specific collection, as the safe maximum oven temperature is often lower.
- Never place non-stick containers under the chicken.
- If the container has silicone handles, never place it under the chicken. If you use an oven, the maximum temperature is 400 ° F.
- Most decks have temperatures of up to 450 ° F and 400 ° F if the deck has silicone-wrapped handles.
Finally, if you are buy from Amazon, always check Calphalon site information on safe oven temperatures. Amazon sellers are known to have false or outdated information.
You can even call Calphalon directly if you are unsure of a particular pan by calling 800–809–7267. Alternatively, you can contact them via this link: https://www.calphalon.com/en-US/calphalon-contact-us.