Can You Put HexClad Pans in the Oven? Pan and Lid Limits

Quick answer: Can you put HexClad pans in the oven? Yes. HexClad says its hybrid cookware is oven-safe up to 900°F, which is far hotter than any home oven gets. The exception is the tempered glass lid, which HexClad rates to 400°F. Above that, take the lid off or cover the pan with foil, and always use oven mitts on the steel handle.

That’s the short version, and for most cooks it’s the whole story. A frittata at 375°F, a seared steak finished at 425°F, cinnamon rolls at 350°F: all fine.

The details matter in three places. The lid. The handle. And the age of your pan.

Can You Put HexClad Pans in the Oven Every Time? Why It Works

A HexClad pan is all metal. HexClad’s FAQ describes a tri-ply build with magnetic stainless steel outside, an aluminum core, and a stainless cooking surface topped with laser-etched steel hexagons. The low valleys between the hexagons hold the nonstick coating.

There are no plastic or rubber handle parts to melt. HexClad’s oven guide notes that many traditional nonstick pans have plastic in the handle or coatings that degrade, and says to treat any pan with plastic, rubber or wooden handle parts and no temperature marking as stovetop-only. HexClad’s steel handles don’t have that problem.

The coating is the other reason. HexClad’s current pans use its TerraBond ceramic nonstick, and HexClad’s oven guide says the Hybrid design is rated to 900°F. Its 12-inch hybrid pan listing repeats that figure.

HexClad Oven Limits at a Glance

Part	HexClad’s stated limit	What to do
Hybrid pan body (current TerraBond pans)	900°F	Any home oven temperature is fine
Tempered glass lid	400°F	Remove it above 400°F, or use foil
Steel handle	Gets as hot as the pan	Use a dry mitt or thick dry towel
Pizza steel	900°F, not for stovetop	Don’t preheat it before adding dough
Older PTFE-era pans	Not stated on current pages	I’d stay at or below 500°F (see below)

HexClad also points out that home ovens usually top out around 550°F, so the pan’s rating is never the limit at home. The lid is.

Can HexClad Lids Go in the Oven?

Yes, up to 400°F. HexClad’s help center says its glass lids are best suited to stovetop use but can withstand temperatures up to 400 degrees, and its oven guide tells you to pull the lid before the pan goes into anything hotter.

This trips people up. A braise at 325°F with the lid on? Fine. A roast at 450°F? Lid off. HexClad’s own suggestion is to leave the lid out and cover with foil when in doubt.

How to Use a HexClad in the Oven Safely

1. Check the temperature against the lid. Above 400°F, remove the glass lid.
2. Use dry protection. HexClad warns the handle gets just as hot as the pan, and that a wet towel conducts heat and protects you poorly.
3. Let it cool naturally. HexClad says taking a very hot pan out of a 500°F oven and plunging it into cold water can warp the base, even after a single thermal shock.
4. Wash it once it’s at room temperature. Warm soapy water and a sponge, or the dishwasher, per HexClad. For baked-on spots after a roast, its FAQ suggests a soak of 10 to 15 minutes in warm, soapy water before you scrub with a soft sponge.

Don’t skip step 3. It’s the one mistake that can permanently bow a pan, and in practice it happens when you’re rushing cleanup after dinner.

Exceptions: Older HexClad Pans

This is the part most oven-safe answers skip. HexClad’s own 2023 FAQ, written more than 3 years ago, said its nonstick coating contained PTFE, before the company moved to TerraBond ceramic. A class action later covered 26 months of purchases, from February 2022 to March 2024. The 900°F statements on HexClad’s current pages describe the current Hybrid design.

So can you put HexClad pans in the oven if they’re the older kind? Yes, but with a lower ceiling. For a PTFE-coated pan, I’d follow the coating maker’s guidance. Chemours, which makes Teflon, says PTFE coatings can be used up to about 500°F without damage and does not recommend nonstick cookware for broiling at 500 to 550°F. It adds that over the past 40 years there have been only a few reported cases of polymer fume fever from severely overheated nonstick pans. If you’re not sure which version you own, our guide to whether HexClad has a coating explains how to tell.

My take: if your pan is from 2023 or earlier and you’ve lost the paperwork, treat 500°F as the ceiling and skip the broiler. That costs you almost nothing in real cooking.

How HexClad Compares With Other Pans

HexClad’s oven guide puts its rating in context. It says traditional nonstick pans typically cap out at 350°F to 400°F before the coating starts to degrade, while cast iron and bare stainless steel handle far more heat but need seasoning or technique to keep food from sticking.

• Traditional PTFE nonstick: usually 350°F to 400°F, per HexClad’s guide; Chemours says its coatings tolerate about 500°F.
• Current HexClad Hybrid: 900°F for the pan, 400°F for the glass lid.
• Cast iron and bare stainless: very high heat tolerance; check any knobs or handles.

In practice the number on the pan rarely limits you. Glass, plastic and wooden parts do.

What About the Broiler?

HexClad’s pages give the 900°F oven rating but don’t specifically discuss broiling the hybrid pans. For a current TerraBond pan, broiler temperatures sit well under that rating. Still, I’d keep the glass lid out from under a broiler entirely, and I’d check the manual that came with your pan first.

If your pan has started grabbing food after some high-heat cooking, see why is my HexClad pan sticking. Browse more cookware guides in pots and pans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can HexClad Pans Go in the Oven at 500 Degrees?

Yes, for current pans. HexClad rates them to 900°F. Remove the glass lid, which is rated only to 400°F, and use dry oven mitts on the handle.

Can You Put HexClad in the Oven With the Lid On?

Only up to 400°F. Above that, take the glass lid off or cover the pan with foil, as HexClad suggests.

Can HexClad Go from Stovetop to Oven?

Yes. That’s one of its main selling points. Sear on the stove, then move the pan straight into the oven to finish, keeping the lid limit in mind.

Why Did My HexClad Warp in the Oven?

The usual cause is thermal shock. HexClad warns that moving a hot pan from the oven into cold water can warp the base. Let it cool to room temperature first.

Last updated: November 10, 2026. Sources: HexClad help center: is HexClad cookware oven-safe, HexClad: oven-safe cookware temperature limits, HexClad: proper care and use and Chemours Teflon: polymer fume facts.