We always look for the right tools that can make the cooking process effortlessly and fast in the kitchen.
So I have to admit that I love my dishwasher when I have a big meal with guests and I don´t have to worry about the dishes mess.
On the other hand, it also makes your life easier to have a nonstick set of pans. Maybe you think that you can simply use your nonstick set of pans in your dishwasher and I would be double easy…BIG NO!
Why is it so difficult to find the best nonstick cookware set dishwasher safe?
The majority of the nonstick cookware set isn´t suitable for dishwashers. You can cause peeling of the inner surface, discoloration, and damage to the exterior. This obviously shortens the life span of your pots and pans. There are two main factors that are responsible for this damage:
Mechanical banging:
When you put all you dirty pans, tools and dishes in the dishwasher it is pretty usual that they grate. While the machine is on, the objects inside move against each other. Even when the movement is minimal, a knife or a kitchen tool can accidentally damage your pans. The mechanical banging is so much worse when your dishwasher is not on the best condition. If you dishwasher is noisy and shakes during the washing process, the probability of damaging your pans increase.
Abrasive detergent:
The discoloration is caused by the abrasive cleaning chemicals on the dishwasher soap. This kind of detergent is designed to buff your dishes and glasses. So if you combine the abrasive cleaning with the high temperature water, the exterior surface of your pans will deteriorate in short time.
What is considered a nonstick material?
We considered a nonstick material all the variety of Teflon that normally is mixed with other materials to improve the nonstick properties. Also, we include the ceramic coating that is incredibly nonstick and 100% safe. Both of these materials have pros and cons.
If you don´t know about the difference between ceramic and Teflon read this article.
Here are the best nonstick cookware sets that are dishwashers safe:
Ceramic
Wear Ever Pure Living Nonstick Ceramic Coating 15-Piece
This is a solid set that has good quality for a better price. Also, includes a large number of pieces – 15 pieces is enough to equip your kitchen- with excellent tools that are worth the money.
If you have never tried a ceramic pan and you want to buy your first set I highly recommend the Wear Ever one.
The ceramic coating is nonstick, which makes the cleaning easy. Also it’s scratch resistant. If you accidentally overheat a pan you will not have the risk of toxic fumes released.
What I like the most about these pans is the quality and resistance of the ceramic. It is –of course- dishwasher resistant.
Wear Ever always offers a lifetime warranty to their clients, and their customers support is great.
What’s included in this set?
- 1-quart saucepan with lid
- 2-quart saucepan with lid
- 3-quart saucepan with lid
- 5-quart Dutch oven with lid
- Steamer insert
- 5-quart deep sauté pan with lid
- 8″ frying pan
- 10″ frying pan
- 12″ frying pan with lid
T-fal Initiatives Ceramic Nonstick 14 pieces
This is the perfect set for those who are new to cooking. They have the best price on the market and the quality is beyond that range of prices.
The pans are lightweight but aren’t cheaply made. The body is gauge aluminum and the base conducts the heat evenly.
The pot and pans are efficient and nothing sticks to the surface.
I don´t think that this set is good for big families because the pans are small.
This set is oven safe and works with any cooking method except for induction.
What’s included in this set?
- 8-Inch Fry Pan
- 11-Inch Fry pan with lid
- 1-Quart Sauce Pan with lid
- 2-Quart Sauce Pan with lid
- 5-Quart Stewpot with lid
- One Egg Wonder
- 4 nylon tools
GreenLife 14 Piece Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set
GreenLife is one of my favorite brands when I have to choose a ceramic set. They use Thermolon ceramic in all their products.
This is a top-quality material that creates a solid coating that conducts heat evenly and is capable of cooking an egg without oil easily.
This set is absolutely fantastic. It is lightweight, efficient, and resistant. The construction of the pans is sturdy; the handles are soft and ergo dynamic and doesn´t heat at all.
What’s included in this set?
- 7″ open frypan
- 5″ Open frypan
- 1qt covered saucepan
- 2qt covered saucepan
- 5qt covered casserole
- 5qt Covered sauté pan
- 4 nylon utensils
Teflon
Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized II
The first Rachel Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized was a really outstanding set that had only one big issue: It wasn´t dishwasher safe.
Recently this brand announced the relaunching of this cookware set with the amazing feature that claimed to be dishwasher safe. I was a little skeptical about this, but most customer’s reviews have been satisfactory.
Now what I loved of the first set – this has it too- it was how well constructed the pans were. They have the perfect weight and balance. It feels comfortable in your hands. The pans are scratch-resistant like any other on the market today.
What’s included in this set?
- 1-Quart Covered Saucepan
- 2-Quart Covered Saucepan
- 3-Quart Covered Saucepan
- 4-Quart Covered Saucepot
- 6-Quart Covered Stockpot
- 3-Quart Covered Saute
- 5-Inch Skillet
- 10-Inch Skillet
If you want to know better this set, click here
T-Fal Ultimated Hard- Anodized
T-Fall is the brand that brought out the nonstick properties of Teflon to the market. This is the classic nonstick set. It works really well and the price is competitive.
One of the distinguishing features of these pans is the Thermo-Spot technology, which is a heat indicator that shows when your pan is perfectly preheated.
The nonstick coating works perfectly. I highly suggest to avoid metal tools because they can scratch the surface. Instead, you can use nylon, wood and silicon tools.
What’s included in this set?
- 8-inch fry pan
- 25-inch fry pan
- 6-quart covered Dutch oven
- 1-quart covered sauce pan
- 3-quart covered sauce pan
- 2-quart covered sauce pan
Final Thoughts
It is very clear that cleaning our pans in a dishwasher all the time eventually will shorten its lifetime span. If you buy a good nonstick set, hand washing should be easy and you can put aside your dishwasher for the majority of times.
Every cookware set mentioned on the list can handle cleaning on the dishwasher without discoloration and peeling, so you can stop worrying about this.
I hope you find the set that adapts better to you.
Happy cooking!
I’m Maria and I love cooking—and mostly EATING—food from all around the world. I’ve been sharing my abuela’s secret Latin-American recipes for the last 7 years with the world on this blog. I’ve been a full-time food blogger for many years and I’m always trying new delicious meals that don’t require a culinary degree or a Michelin-star chef. I also love traveling, cats, and knitting.