Fissler pots and pans feedback thread: Non Testers: add your own feedback or top tips for keeping pans lasting - you could win a £100 giftcard NOW CLOSED

[MichelleMumsnet]

This thread is for the 16 MNers who received a Fissler pot or pan from Tesco to test out.
If your not an official tester but have tried a Fissler pan or pot please do also add your feedback to this thread. If you don't have a Fissler pan or pot then we'd love you to add your own tips on keeping your pans long lasting below.

All non testers who add feedback or a tip will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £100 Tesco voucher

Here's what Fissler have to say, "We have a wide range of pots and pans which are all of high quality, and they have recently become available at Tesco Direct. Their reinforced bases ensure optimal heat absorption, distribution and storage, which makes cooking your food evenly easier as well as saving energy. All our products can be used in the oven as well as on the hob, with the exception of induction. They are also easy to clean, and all our pans have a non-stick coating which means that greasing the pan becomes optional."

On test were:
20cm non stick frying pan
24cm stockpot with lid
28cm non stick grillpan
20cm casserole with lid
28cm non stick stir fry pan
16cm non stick saucepan
24cm non stick frying pan
28cm non stick frying pan

We'd love to know what you thought of the Fissler product you received and have some questions to get you going, but feel free to add any other thoughts you might have:

~ Before you used the Fissler pan for the first time you needed to activate the non stick coating: how was this?
~ What recipes did you cook in your Fissler? How did the pan help?
~ Was your Fissler easy to clean or not? How did you clean it? Dishwasher or by hand?
~ How does the pan compare to your previous pans?
~ Would you recommend Fissler products to friends and family if it came up in conversation? If so, why? If not, why not?
~ Do you think you'll buy more from the range - by collecting the stickers from Tesco to get 70% off RRP?


Everyone who adds their feedback here will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 Tesco voucher

Please note comments made on this thread may be used by Tesco and/or Fissler elsewhere. Your MN name will not be used.

Thanks,

MNHQ

[GetKnitted]

Pan rules in my house: no metal cutlery in any pans, no scourers, not putting hot pans in cold water and I wish I could add 'no burning stuff'

[BustyDeLaGhetto]

I am testing the Fissler 20cm frying pan and I LOVE IT.

Lovely, lovely lovely non-stickiness.

I am a little bit too aware of not scratching it so just washing in hot soapy water with a cloth.

So far have toasted some pine nuts and cooked some hallumi. God, I love hallumi. No hallumi scrapings on the bottom of my pan. Hooray!

Easy to clean, lovely to look at.

I would recommend this to anyone who asked and have in fact shown it off to anyone who happened to be passing including a neighbour and a cat.

I have passed my stickers onto a friend who is collecting them - the only problem I have with non-stick cookware is the idea that you are using a chemically coated product :(

[bamblolo]

Non tester here would have loved to try these. My tip is to always buy good quality pans. I never use metal utensils to stir as this prevents the pans getting scratched. I always wash them in warm soapy water after use. My other tip is when buying any new pans try buying them in the sale as you will get some great pans for a great price.

[hjmiller]

My best tip is to really be careful with the implements you use for cooking - it is NEVER worth risking metal tongs/fish-slice/spoon/etc on a non-stick surface!

[MoogDroog]

Non tester here, but I would say buy good quality pans to start with (although I've found it's rarely worth spending a fortune on non-stick frying pans) and take your time to clean them afterwards, inside and out. Be careful with the utensils you use too - some can scratch!

[BlackeyedSusan]

non tester. do not store smallerr saucepans in bigger saucepans. they tke off the non stick around the top of the bigger one

[mrscumberbatch]

My best tip for keeping your saucepans in good nick is not to let flatmates near them with forks despairs

New teflon pots + stirring sauce with a metal fork= bye bye teflon

[Imnotaslimjim]

I was sent the griddle pan to test

Before you used the Fissler pan for the first time you needed to activate the non stick coating: how was this? It was very easy to do

What recipes did you cook in your Fissler? How did the pan help? I cooked chicken breasts, it cooked them quickly and evenly. And it made lovely crispy bacon. It didn't leave griddle lines though, which was a bit diappointing

Was your Fissler easy to clean or not? How did you clean it? Dishwasher or by hand? Very easy to clean, quick dip in the sink and a wipe with a cloth. Wouldn't put it in the dishwasher

How does the pan compare to your previous pans? Seems very sturdy and long lasting

Would you recommend Fissler products to friends and family if it came up in conversation? If so, why? If not, why not? I would, it seems to be a decent pan, and the non-stick truly is non-stick

Do you think you'll buy more from the range - by collecting the stickers from Tesco to get 70% off RRP? i am considering it

[BellaVida]

Non-tester. My tips are:-

• Use good quality pans. Take advantage of offers and promotions. I got my current set with the last Tesco promotion.
  

-Ensure you keep your hob in good clean condition as this can also damage the bases.

• use the right pan for the right job.
  
• Use plastic or wooden utensils to avoid scratching.
  
• Let the pan cool slightly then soak to remove almost all of the residue, then you don't need to scrub.
  

-Never use abrasive sponges, brushes or cleaning products.

[babybearsmummy]

Hiya, another non-tester! Best tips for preserving pans:

1. buy good quality/ trusted names, that way you're ensuring your pans will last longer anyway
   
2. rinse as soon as you've used it (don't let food/ fat dry into it)
   
3. wash as soon as possible after using to get rid of any food and grease, dry straight away
   
4. don't wash non stick or frying pans with scourers as it scrapes off all the non stick coating!

[Elainey1609]

Non tester

I say buy good quality pans in the first place then try not use metal utensils on them
I also soak them straight away and only hand wash them

I will be looking at these fissler pan though they look great from the write ups

[SisterMatic]

Non tester-
Buy quality pans, the best you can afford
Don't use anything too abrasive to clean them to avoid damaging the coating.
don't burn stuff. Im looking at you, DP

[lottietiger]

Non tester..
I never put my pans in the dishwasher & if possible buy a heavy based stainless steel with no non stick coating to come off. I will always soak pans after use, they go straight from the worktop to the sink with warm water & suds, at least while we are eating, if a stubborn product then until the following morning when the food lifts straight off without scrubbing.

[frowner]

Non tester. Use cola to clean any burnt pans. Leave to soak overnight.

[mistlethrush]

Non tester

Do get some good silicone implements to use in them.

Don't let your mother in law stay as she'll continuously stack pans inside each other...

[iklboo]

Got all the stickers we need for the griddle pan now. Off to tesco tomorrow to pick it up.

[DrSeussSavedMyLife]

I received the 28cm frying pan and have to say I'm delighted.

It was very easy to activate the non stick coating.

We have cooked various things but the two things that jump out, usually as they are culinary disasters, were paella and French toast. It cooked all paella evenly with nothing sticking, it was delicious. With the French toast, I could make two slices at a time and no sticking again. My husband hasn't complained about my cooking abilities, or lack of, since having received the pan :)

I wash by hand and this washed so easily even the following morning for the paella once!

I will definitely be purchasing more from the range.

[GetStuffezd]

Non-tester here. Before I really got into cooking I just bought the cheapest pots and pans I could. However, in order to do a big dinner party I had to buy a big casserole pot and splashed out on a £30 one. Oh my god, the difference. It's really heavy-bottomed and durable. I don't use it for stewing, I use it for frying, slow cooking, rice, pasta.
Since then I've tried to buy a decent pan whenever I have a bit of spare cash. I'm slowly building up a good collection.

My advice for keeping pans in good condition would be to wash as soon as you've used them, invest in decent quality if you can, and never use metal utensils.

[Lilyloo]

I have some really cheap pans that we bought when we moved in here ten years ago.
I have dishwashed them and they are scratched and the handles get hot and i hate them.
I would really love to get a new set of pans , i never really thought about buying individual and building up a set.
I did buy lots of pampered chef stoneware and a casserole dish to replace all my pyrex ovenware and they have been brilliant i really do need to think about my pans.

[ThatLightbulbMoment]

I received the 24cm stock pot

~ Before you used the Fissler pan for the first time you needed to activate the non stick coating: how was this?

I didn't actually realise you were supposed to, I didn't see anything in the instructions though so perhaps as it is not a non-stick pan you don't have to?

~ What recipes did you cook in your Fissler? How did the pan help?

I've done a couple lots of soup and a casserole and pasta. The pan is good, fairly heavy, but I can't say it cooked the food any better than my other pan did which cost less than £10.

~ Was your Fissler easy to clean or not? How did you clean it? Dishwasher or by hand?

Yes, easy to clean. I hand wash as it keeps your pans good for longer.

~ How does the pan compare to your previous pans?

I wouldn't say it's any better than pans I've had before. The RRP for the one I got is £99.99 (I nearly fainted at the price) and I don't think it's worth so much. The other pan I have of a similar size was less than £10 and is still going strong after 8 years. It's definitely good though.

~ Would you recommend Fissler products to friends and family if it came up in conversation? If so, why? If not, why not?

I would recommend, but with a warning about price. I really don't think that just shy of £100 is good value when you can get something just as good for much much less. It is a very good pan, and sturdy and I can tell it will last a long time so I would pass that on to friends.

~ Do you think you'll buy more from the range - by collecting the stickers from Tesco to get 70% off RRP?

No. Mostly because I very rarely shop at tesco so I won't have the chance to collect the stickers!!

[Doubtfuldaphne]

Non tester here, my tip is to get the best quality you can afford and it will last a life time. Don't use knives or metal utensils on non stick pans!

[KenDoddsDadsDog]

Well, after some very long days at work I finally got to use my pan this weekend for some lovely lamb shanks!
I received a casserole dish with lid.

Before you used the Fissler pan for the first time you needed to activate the non stick coating: how was this?

Easy , jut followed the instructions


~ What recipes did you cook in your Fissler? How did the pan help?

I made some lamb shanks which I would usually cook in a pyrex dish. It was easier in the Fissler as I could brown everything off before going in the oven. I also liked the size of the pan . Can't wait to use it for some proper winter dishes.

~ Was your Fissler easy to clean or not? How did you clean it? Dishwasher or by hand?

I washed it by hand as I have a record of ruining non stick in the dishasher !

~ How does the pan compare to your previous pans?

I really like it - it's very sturdy and easy to grip getting out of the oven.
~ Would you recommend Fissler products to friends and family if it came up in conversation? If so, why? If not, why not?

Yes !

~ Do you think you'll buy more from the range - by collecting the stickers from Tesco to get 70% off RRP?

I will definitely as we have a brand new Tesco. I collected the Alessi offer which as also amazing value for money.

[Pascha]

Non tester here.

I have just ordered a big frypan and the wok with my stickers, collecting them tomorrow sometime I hope.

My tips?

*Use the right size hob for the pan so the heat matches the base.
*Don't leave stuff congealing, put water in to soak it off.
*non-stick pans with a teatowel or something between each one to save scratching the surface.
*Don't give out your lovely pan to the baby to bash with a spoon, save the old cruddy one for that.

[plusonemore]

Large frying pan tester here. We've been on holiday do only used once, will add more when I've used it more!

Firstly love the look and feel, its a good weight and feels good quality.
It was easy to activate the non stick coating, except for getting the water to boil without a lid- I had to put a baking sheet over for a while to get the temperature up.

So far I've only used the pan for frying onion, meat etc for a shepherds pie. The non stick was excellent, no oil required at all. it coped with browning two packs of mince without boiling it!

Cleaning was easy, I washed it by hand but everything cleaned perfectly.

It certainly seems to be the best non stck frying pan I've had, but it depends how well the non stick lasts. I would really like a lid for it however, as it is deep enough to do things like spag bol in.

I would recommend it to family or friends although I won't be buying any more- thats just because I already have other similar pans.

Thanks for the opportunity to test, will add more feedback later.