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Add to SafariWhen comparing T-fal E93808 vs Almond FP1001, the Slant community recommends T-fal E93808 for most people. In the question“What are the best nonstick pans under $50?” T-fal E93808 is ranked 2nd while Almond FP1001 is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose T-fal E93808 is:
This pan is easy to use not only because of the nonstick coating, but also because it has a thermospot. The thermospot will become a solid red when the temperature is ideal for cooking, eliminating some of the guesswork involved in cooking.
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Pros
Pro Good option for less experienced cooks
This pan is easy to use not only because of the nonstick coating, but also because it has a thermospot. The thermospot will become a solid red when the temperature is ideal for cooking, eliminating some of the guesswork involved in cooking.
Pro Safe handle
You can worry less about burning your hand while gripping the handle since it's coated with heat-resisting silicone that keeps it cool under most conditions.
Pro Easy to clean
It can be cleaned using water, a soft sponge and a neutral detergent. Most food residue will come off very easy.
Pro Good option if you'd like to avoid potentially harmful materials
While most nonstick surfaces still contain very small amounts of PTFE, this pan uses a ceramic nonstick surface, which contains no potentially harmful materials (PTFE, PFOA, cadmium, lead, etc.).
Pro You don't have to look for a fitting lid
This pan already has a lid, so you don't have to find one that fits. This can be very difficult to do, because the size of both the lid and the pan has to be an exact match. A difference of less than an inch is often the deciding factor.
Pro Great quality lid
The lid is made of good quality materials and will outlast this pan. When, in the future, you are looking for a new pan, you can reuse this lid and save some money on your next purchase.
Pro Easy to clean
The ceramic nonstick coating of this pan can be cleaned easily. You only have to use water and non-abrasive materials.
Cons
Con Easy to damage
Even though this pan is advertised as being oven safe up to 410° F and while it can withstand such heat, the silicon handle will get damaged in temperatures higher than 350° F. Furthermore, the nonstick surface of this pan is very easy to scratch or chip and it isn’t dishwasher safe.
Con Warps easily
Exceeding the temperature limit will immediately warp this pan, so you have to be extra careful at high temperatures. Putting it under running water before it's cooled down will also warp it.
Con Short lifespan
No matter how well you maintain the pan, the nonstick surface will degrade with use and a slight mismanagement of temperature can considerably speed it up.
Con The lid is a mismatch for the pan
This pan can be used in temperatures of up to 410° F (210° C) , but the lid can be used in temperatures of up to 500° F (260° C). This makes the lid feel more like an afterthought rather than an actual feature.
Con Easy to burn your hand
The handle will heat up considerably fast when used in an oven. If you are careless, you will most likely burn your hand, so make sure to use an oven mitt.
Con Easy to damage the nonstick surface
The ceramic nonstick surface is as easy to damage as any other nonstick surface. You should still avoid using metal utensils and be careful how much force you apply to the surface because it's easy to scratch and chip. You should avoid washing it in a dishwasher and putting it under running water before it's cooled down.
Con Short lifespan
This pan's ceramic coating is no different from other nonstick coatings in terms of lifespan. It will wear off over time. Depending on how you use and maintain this pan, it will serve you well from six to twelve months.
