
Frequently Asked Questions [I wonder how they define "Frequently." And where are these pan connoisseurs gathering with their queries? I highly doubt any question based around a pan could be considered "frequently asked"]
Q: If the cookware is accidentally overheated, will there be hazardous fumes? [I hadn't even thought of this question, so it is good someone knows more about pans than me]
A: Any material overheated at a high enough temperature will emit fumes [I think I would beg to differ with that point. What about water? That is more of a vapor than a fume. But, I like their logical setup]. Fumes from overheated non-stick ookware will not adversely affect humans or household pets, [At this point I'm thinking, okay standard answer, nothing to write home about. But then they slam me from left field with this curveball!] with the exception of certain exotic birds [Wow! How did they ever find out that? Props to T-Fal for throwing a bunch of exotic birds and teflon pans in a furnace together. Major props.] Users should observe good cooking practices and never allow non-stick cookware to overheat. For safety, always keep birds in a well-ventilated room away from the kitchen [I feel like they need to qualify this suggestion. Because, I've got a bunch of birds, actually the tender loins of birds, frozen in a very poorly-ventilated and very cold space inside my kitchen. Technically, I am not following this instruction but I'm going to break protocol on this one.]
Anyway, off to cook an egg.
Crap! I just tried to call T-Fal to get the scoop on how they figured that out. Turns out, they have very generous customer service hours from 8-5:30 EST, and they take the last call 5 minutes prior to closing. And unfortunately, I was calling at 5:29. Meh.
9 comments:
Well, congrats on finding the pan. Nothing like that sort of a discovery to brighten your day. Still, I feel bad for those exotic birds...
that is pretty funny
I actually learned this about teflon when I was a nanny, because they had tropical birds. They were very quick to warn me to be careful when cooking...I hated those birds anyways, though, so maybe I should have let it overheat...hey, I never did.
This is so funny! I was going to comment on how much I loved my one egg pan when I was single, but I kept on reading and started laughing so hard I was crying. I don't know if it's the stupidity of the frequently asked question, or your sarcastic commentary that did me in. The combination was definitely hilarious.
I can't say I've ever had the desire to cook one solitary egg, but I'm glad that things are working out for you, culinarily speaking.
Thing do stick to the outside of a pan! For example, say you crack an egg on the pan, sometimes a little bit can run off the outside. See, it happens.
I use to have a bird in my kitchen. It was a cockatiel though, so i guess that's not exotic, but nevertheless it never died.
Hilarious. Who knew little (and I suppose big too) pans were harmful to birds? Fascinating! Thanks for sharing that with those of us who haven't read the FAQ on pans:)
Update, Gabe! We need an update1 Did yu ever call the company back??
Okay, so this is Cindy's stalker sister. Yes, once in a while I still read your blog. I just have to say that I wish I'd known this when I had annoying exotic birds living in the apartment below me....
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