In article >,
Boron Elgar > wrote:

> 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?
>
> Yup, but usually with thinner, less expensive pans. I have not seen it
> since I have a grown-up's set of pots and pans.
>
> Boron

I have. It doesn't affect the cooking qualities, though.


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