Alva’s aluminum nonstick skillet is hand wash recommended, meaning not dishwasher safe. To properly clean, scrub the skillet with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth or sponge. A cloth or sponge is recommended to avoid damaging the ceramic surface. In case of more stubborn messes, adding a mild abrasive like baking soda with water to scrub the pan will help to remove the mess.
Alva’s aluminum frying pans are considered “non-stick” because of the ceramic coating finish that is applied. This layer helps to keep the food from gluing to the surface before and after cooking.
Yes, the Alva Maestro Skillet is oven safe up to 392 degrees fahrenheit.
Yes, it is recommended to spread vegetable oil or lard across the surface of your pan before placing in the oven to season for 15 - 20 minutes.
Yes, all Alva ceramic aluminum skillets are free of toxic PFOA and PFAS chemicals. Alva products go through rigorous testing to ensure they are safe for consumer use.
The aluminum skillet is suitable for ceramic, electric, gas, and induction heat sources.
An induction base means there is actually a sandwiched layer of aluminum between two layers of stainless steel on the bottom of the pot. The aluminum base helps to improve the heat conductivity of the pan, so it heats faster and retains heat longer.
Yes, all Alva aluminum cookware has a 10 year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty is intended to cover issues due to defective materials. This warranty does not apply to overheating, discoloration of the surface, and flaking of the coating. It does not apply to scratches caused by sharp metal objects, normal wear and tear, negligence, and improper or commercial use. Damage caused by heavy impact or dropping of the product, disassembly. Or use for something other than its intended purpose will not be considered.
We manufacture all of our cookware in our own factories throughout Europe and Asia, which adhere to Alva's standards and values.
