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

[littlemonkeychops]

I definitely agree with all the posters above who say you get what you pay for, invest in good quality and it'll last - buy cheap pay twice :-)

I always put things in to soak asap after cooking, makes them sooooo much easier to clean.

And yy to sticking with plastic/wooden utensils.

[Theimpossiblegirl]

My top tip is to not let your DH use one of your nice pans to do onions on the BBQ. It's ruined.

Tip 2, it's worth investing in quality. I am currently buying a decent pan/dish once a month to get a good collection.

[tinypumpkin]

non tester here too. I agree about not washing pans in the dishwasher and also investing in the best quality pans that you can afford.

[IwishIwasmoreorganised]

~ Before you used the Fissler pan for the first time you needed to activate the non stick coating: how was this? Fine, easy to follow instructions made it very straightforward.

~ What recipes did you cook in your Fissler? How did the pan help? I've only had chance to use it once so far. Pan fried some pork steaks then made a sauce in it. The meat cooked beautifully and the sauce was fine. it was very easy to clean afterwards too.

~ Was your Fissler easy to clean or not? How did you clean it? Dishwasher or by hand? See above - yes easy as nothing stuck. I washed it by hand as the instructions seemed to advise against using the dishwasher unless it could be dried quickly (ours usually goes on overnight).

~ How does the pan compare to your previous pans? Nice, but much heavier.

~ Would you recommend Fissler products to friends and family if it came up in conversation? If so, why? If not, why not? I need to use. It more first.

~ Do you think you'll buy more from the range - by collecting the stickers from Tesco to get 70% off RRP? Yes, I've got loads collected, just need to get to a store before they run out like they did with the Pyrex things!

[ICutMyFootOnOccamsRazor]

Non-tester (sadly ).

We don't have much room, so we have to store our frying pans on top of each other - we use kitchen towel between them to stop them getting scratched, and only ever use silicone utensils on the 2 non-stick ones.

All our other pots and pans are stainless, and you can honestly do anything to them - they're destruction-proof.

[WheresMyCow]

Non tester here.

Don't scrimp on your pans. We got bought some really good ones over 10 years ago and they are still fantastic now after lots of use.

I use a big non stick stir fry type pan a lot and only use a silicon utensil in it and it gets washed pretty much straight away. It will last because it's good quality

[rockinmum]

Non tester here too.

I usually rub a banana skin on any hard to remove residue (usually from DH's cooking), leave it for 30 minutes and voila no more residue.

[AlexReidsLonelyBraincell]

I tested the 24cm stockpot.

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

Straightforward, the instructions were simple and easy to follow. It didn't take long.

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

I cooked - Meatballs in a tomato sauce and a vegetable curry. The pan is huge which is great as I like to batch cook. I've previously only used taller stockpots but I liked the broad base/shorter style, I felt there was less chance of burning due to the bigger surface area.

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

Washed by hand, I simmered boiling water in the pan post-curry and it washed up very well.

How does the pan compare to your previous pans?

As mentioned previously I liked the broader base of this pan, it's nice and solid. I've used a taller stockpot in the past but had to be careful to keep stirring due to the bottom burning, whether I was paying more attention due to testing I'm not sure, but I felt I needed to do this less.

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

Yes, they're good solid products that are easy to maintain. I like that they go easily in the dishwasher too. Though did not use that method to clean it - it fits in easily though.

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

Yes, I'm currently saving for the griddle pan, not sure I would pay the RRP, I'd sooner buy Le Creuset or similar, however at the discounted price they are well worth the money. Thank you for the extra vouchers.

Thank you for the opportunity to try this product, I love to cook so it was a fun product test for me.

[AWeeBitConfused]

Sorry for my late feed back I was busy with getting my kids ready for going back to school. I tested the 20cm casserole with lid.

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

I was a little confused because the leaflet that came with the pan had nothing about activating the non stick coating so I wasn't sure if I needed to do it. However I thought it was better to be safe than sorry and the instructions in the e-mail were easy to follow.

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

I cooked a bolognaise with bacon, a beef casserole and mince. The pan felt good and solid and it heated up really quickly. The non stick was brilliant.

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

I put everything in the dishwasher but by the looks of this thread I'm in the minority The pan did not clean as well as I would of liked there is still black bits in the pan that just won't come off but then maybe if I had hand washed it things would of been different.

How does the pan compare to your previous pans?

I have gas hobs and even on the smallest ring on the lowest flame it was impossible to get the pan to stay at a simmer once it had heated up it stayed at a really high temperature. My dh can sometimes be called to an emergency so I like to just keep the food warm for a little while on the hob if he won't be too much longer then the time he was due home but that was not possible because the dinner would of boiled away to nothing.


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

Yes I would while the sticker promotion is running it is a good quality pan for that price, but at the full RRP no I think you can get better pans for the full price.

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

Yes there is a couple that I have my eye on.

[cherrybath]

Non tester
I agree with Moogdroog - I've never found non-stick frying pans that were very good, even expensive ones. The surfaces just don't last as long as those in saucepans, presumably because of higher cooking temperatures. I only use non-stick for pancakes, omelettes, sauces and scrambled egg and don't really see the point of a non-stick surface in an ordinary pan.
We use a 26cm black satin cast iron "shallow casserole" (a.k.a. saute pan) for almost everything, deeper than a frying pan so you can use it for cooking like a saucepan. Also stainless steel pans (casserole style again, with two short handles) which go easily into deep kitchen drawers and can be dishwashed.
Agree with everyone who says spend a decent amount on your pans and NEVER put non-stick in the dishwasher.

[cheekyweelassie]

Non-tester here, i have a few ather pricey non-stick pans, i have never had any trouble cleaning them and for a family of 5 that's quite something! After use always rinse excess food asap and for heavy duty stuck on food bits steep in hot water for 10 minutes with a little squirt of fairy liquid and they are perfect x

[KnottedAnchorChief]

Non tester here. I used to get through masses of cheap pans of all sorts and actually bought cheap frying pans on purpose because they would get thrown away after a year or so.
Then for a wedding present we got a VERY expensive large frying pan and after 7 years of heavy use (we cook almost every day and prob use this pan 2 or 3 times a week) it looks like new.
My tip then, buy the best you can afford, even if it means collecting decent cookware over years rather than buying all at once. I really enjoy cooking buts having good tools makes a huge difference as with any job.

[racingheart]

Non tester here. My tip is only ever stir with wooden or silicon spoons. Metal and plastic can scratch the surface and ruin the non stick. DH also swears by washing pans by hand, but life's too short. I'd rather buy new pans from time to time.

[biffsmom]

Non tester here - my tips are not to store things inside your pans and to rinse them/clean them as soon as possible after use.

[NulliusInBlurba]

Non-tester here BUT our main set of pans are from Fissler (we're in Germany). We paid a comparatively large amount for them and as far as I was concerned they were my 'pots for life'. Now recently, after about 8 years use, the handle has come off the lid of the largest saucepan (it's also the lid for the normal frying pan). I'm peeved to say the least. Anyone from Fissler reading this? We never put the pans in the dishwasher, obviously, never seriously abused them, so why did the blardy handle fall off? It's not the kind of thing you can superglue back on.

Apart from this, ahem, malheur, the pans are great. What I like best about them is the depth of the base and the fact that they ALWAYS come clean.

[borisscoo]

Non-tester

As one of the last households in the country without a dishwasher, absolutely nothing gets dishwashered in my house and even cheap items seem to have a longer shelf life.

With regards to pans, I rinse under running water immediately they've been used to reduce the amount of scrubbing required. Over night soaking for stubborn stuff is essential.

[miluth]

Non-tester

I think quality really does matter when it comes to buying pans to ensure they last. I never use metal utensils on non-stick pans as it only ends up scratching the coating off and don't use harsh scouring sponges when cleaning them or put them in the dishwasher. I never have the gas too high as it can damage the outer sides of the pans if the flames are coming around the side.

[VirtuallyThere]

Non tester. Buy lovely shiny expensive pan, display proudly in cupboard, use tarnished pan you've used for years! Else soft sponges to wash and avoid sharp utensils that may scratch it.

[GenericDietCola]

Non-tester with a tip here. If you accidentally forget about a pan of carrots and the pan gets a teensy bit burnt, boiling some Coke in the pan will help to breakdown the black residue and make cleaning (and saving) the pan a lot easier!

[amadan10]

Non-tester. I always soak pans before washing. I prefer stainless steel but have not tried non-stick since the early days of teflon. Perhaps I should give it another go. I use Astonish Orange Cleaning Paste to keep the base of my pans sparkling.

[chrismse]

Non-tester here, correct storage lets you pans have a longer life. Use a pan stand don`t just squeeze into a cupboard. If your pan is burn leave it soaking overnight in a little soap powder.

[katiewalters]

buying quality pots and pans, as they will last longer. also not using abrasive materials to clean the pans and not using metal utensils in them

[kittylover]

non tester I always buy the best pans i can afford. To keep the non stick quality i wash them before i start to use them then treat them with olive oil i do this by using some kitchen roll and rubbing it around the pan. When washing the pans i always use cleaning equipment that is recommended for use on non stick pans surfaces, after i have washed them i dry them well with a soft tea towel. After 4 uses of the pan i treat with oil to keep the non stick surface in tip top condition. When storing non stick pans i put a tea towel or piece of kitchen roll between each pan so that non of the pan surface gets scratched

[mum2eci]

Non Tester - Always buy the best you can afford (false economy to buy cheap!).
Try to store your pans well, ie not piled inside of each other to avoid scratching! Follow the manufacturer guidelines for washing/use this also helps to ensure you're covered by the manufacturer guarantee. Always use the sponge side of the cleaning scourer pad to avoid scratching :-)

[sc00ter]

Non Tester.

1. Buy good quality cook wear - I am a bit of a foodie and love cooking anything and everything. So to me this was very important.
   

I got a brand called Stella, which should have been expensive, however I bought them in a sale. They were at least half the original price and a I have had then about 8 years now. (still look like new) :)

1. I always use some warm soapy water and kitchen towel to wash off things like sauces, gravy first. Saves on sponges too...
   

1. Always use a non stick/ non abrasive sponge afterwards.
   

1. Oh and I am one of the naughty ones who stack my pans one inside the other. - But I have made some discs of material that i place inside each one to stop scratches, I have even made them larger so they overflow the sides so not to get the edges damaged.
   

1. Saucepan lids are kept attached inside my kitchen cupboard door. They sit inside this holder I bought from the betterwear book I think, for a couple of pounds.
   

So they are always there at hand when the door is opened.