Non-stick sprays harm non-stick cooking surfaces?

[Stephen Tashi]

TL;DR

Are there exceptions to the generality that non-stick cooking sprays harm non-stick surfaces of cooking appliances?

Are there exceptions to the generality that non-stick cooking sprays (such as "Pam") harm the non-stick surfaces of cooking appliances such as electric skillets?

Online, I find this stated as a generality (e.g. https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/cookware-bakeware/nonstick-cookware-mistakes ). However, I have a hard time finding manufacturer's recommendations on specific appliances and specific sprays.

 

[Halc]

Summary:: Are there exceptions to the generality that non-stick cooking sprays harm non-stick surfaces of cooking appliances?

Are there exceptions to the generality that non-stick cooking sprays (such as "Pam") harm the non-stick surfaces of cooking appliances such as electric skillets?

Online, I find this stated as a generality (e.g. https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/cookware-bakeware/nonstick-cookware-mistakes ). However, I have a hard time finding manufacturer's recommendations on specific appliances and specific sprays.

I've no official links backing it, but I've heard (from the pan dealers) that the propellant of sprays damage non-stick surfaces of electric appliances and regular pots and pans. Use poured oil, a bit of butter, or pump sprays.

 

[Stephen Tashi]

I've no official links backing it,

I wonder where the generality originated.

 

[berkeman]

Use poured oil, a bit of butter, or pump sprays.

Interesting. I'd like to hear more about this. We use non-stick pans and PAM all the time, so if using a non-aerosol version will help to make the pans last longer, that would be good to know. Looks like PAM is available in pump-spray containers...

https://www.pamcookingspray.com/products/olive-non-aerosol

 

[Tom.G]

There are a few more details in the full article. Below an excerpt from:
https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/cookware-bakeware/nonstick-cookware-mistakes

According to Anolon’s website, “The use of cooking sprays is not recommended for use on non-stick cookware as cooking sprays burn at lower temperatures and will damage the non-stick coating of your product. An invisible buildup will impair the nonstick release system causing food to stick.”

Cheers,
Tom