Just got the Anolon Advanced non-stick set: How to make it last?

[kwitel]

Am looking for any tips/advice on how to maintain non-stick cookware.
Are you supposed to clean them in a certain way?

Thanks.

 

[Russellkhan]

It's mostly just a matter of avoiding scratching it. never use metal utensils and avoid scrubbers made of metal too. Double check the packaging to be sure, but I think even the green scrubbies are not safe for nonstick.

Oh yeah, avoid overheating, too. Never preheat an empty nonstick pan (put a little oil in it first), and don't use high heat.