PRE-SEASONED CAST IRON

Use & Care Instructions

These products have been pre-seasoned prior to shipment from the factory.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all labels and hand wash with warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

STOVETOP & OVEN USE

  • Designed for use with electric, gas, ceramic and glass stovetops, as well as induction stoves.
  • Always use a small amount of cooking oil before each use.
  • Always preheat cast iron for increased non-stick performance.
  • For best results, use medium-high heat.
  • If the cookware is scratched and the pre-seasoned layer is removed, the cast iron must be seasoned again. (see re-seasoning instructions below)

CLEANING

  • Hand wash and hand dry only.
  • Do not soak cast iron cookware.
  • To clean, wash with warm, soapy
  • water. Rinse and immediately dry thoroughly.
  • Do not allow cookware to air dry.
  • Towel dry immediately after each wash.
  • Going for an extended period of time without cleaning the cookware may result in an accumulation of dust. This can form grime that is hard to wipe off later.
  • To remove hard grime, scrub cookware with an abrasive sponge or plastic scrubbing pad, then re-season cookware. (follow re-seasoning instructions detailed below)
  • To protect pre-seasoned coating and prevent removing the seasoning, do not use abrasive cleaners or detergents with degreasing action. (If seasoning is removed, follow re-seasoning instructions below.)
  • Do not use steel wool scrubbing pads.
  • Do not use bleach.
  • Do not use oven cleaners.

SEASONING INSTRUCTIONS

How to season your cast iron

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line the bottom rack of oven with foil.
  • Place cookware on the top rack and heat for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cookware and coat with any food-safe cooking oil or fat.
  • Bake the cast iron cookware for 2 hours.
  • Allow cast iron to cool in the oven.

COOKING UTENSILS

  • Do not stab the cooking surface with a sharp point or cut food while in the cookware.
  • Do not use electric utensils such as mixers or sharp-edged utensils such as knives.

WARNINGS

  • Cast iron is not microwave safe.
  • Cast iron is not dishwasher safe.
  • Do not allow cookware to boil dry.
  • Always hand wash and dry completely before storing.
  • Always use pot holders or oven mitts because the handles will get hot.
  • Before washing, always allow the cookware to cool to room temperature.