On 21 Jan 2011 16:05:14 GMT, "Gareth Fimlinson" >
wrote:

> is anybody familiar with the discoloring of stainless steel pots from
> overheating?
>
> I saw a manual for one that said "damage from overheating is instantly
> recognizable as the stainless steel surface may change color producing
> a golden/brown/blue appearance. This is not reversable and cannot be
> cleaned off. However it will not affect performance in any way".
>
> Does this sound familiar to people?

Yes. That's one of the reasons why I didn't get the mirror finish
when I spent what I consider "real money" on cookware.

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