What else should I know about double boilers?

There are a few coatings available for cookware, and therefore for double boilers. These coatings have specific care instructions.

 

 

This coating is added to some double boilers made of a metal such as cast iron or aluminum. Porcelain enamel keeps the interior metal from corroding and reacting with food.

 

Wash it in hot soapy water, soaking in hot water to loosen stubborn food. You may scrub with nylon (a scouring pad or a scraper) or with a nonabrasive cleaner. You may run it through the dishwasher on occasion unless it has a non-stick coating on the interior. Limit running it through the dishwasher; strong detergent dulls the enamel.

 

 

Non-stick coating makes food less likely to stick to the surface of the double boiler, simplifying cleanup. This is a benefit when cooking sticky foods.

 

Wash it in hot soapy water, avoiding abrasive pads or powders. Soak in hot water to remove stubborn food. Do not wash it in a dishwasher. Only use wooden, plastic, or coated utensils while cooking; a metal utensil will scratch off the coating.