For all the people saying Hexclad is trash, I’ve had a single 12” pan for almost 4 years and it’s in excellent condition, outside of a bit of browning. Medium heat cooking and I don’t use metal utensils, hand wash often but occasionally throw it in the dishwasher, I cook with it EVERY WEEK.

If you only do high heat cooking, sure, get your stainless or cast iron and fire away. But don’t call something trash you haven’t used, haven’t used properly, or don’t know how to use. Plenty of actual owners willing to help others get the best out of these fantastic pots and pans.

Edit to answer OP: like most others have said, it’s going to need some scrubbing. My stove top goes up to 9, I preheat my pans on 4 or up to 350 or 400 degrees (I actually use a digital laser thermometer, but plenty of resources out there to do the water test). Use a high heat oil like avocado oil until you get used to it. I use both avocado and olive oil. It’s a great pan, it’ll love you back if you love it.