Many Le Creuset items are oven-safe.
Le Creuset, a French company founded in 1925, is renowned for its hand-crafted enameled cast iron cookware, as well as its other product lines which include stoneware and toughened non-stick cookware. Follow the manufacturer's recommended care and use guidelines to guarantee the longevity of your Le Creuset cookware. Before using any cookware for the first time, remove all labels and wash the items thoroughly.
Instructions
Stoneware
1. Use Le Creuset stoneware in an oven no hotter than 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place the stoneware in a broiler at least 2 ½ inches away from the direct heat source.
3. Allow frozen stoneware to thaw gradually before heating. Do not pre-heat the oven. Place frozen stoneware inside the oven before setting the temperature.
4. Cover the cookware's top with plastic cooking film as necessary when using it in the microwave, but leave the cookware's handles uncovered as they can become excessively hot. The manufacturer recommends only covering the top of the cookware.
5. Clean the stoneware with warm water and detergent. Scouring pads will not harm the surface. The stoneware is also dishwasher-safe. Dry the stoneware after cleaning it.
Enameled Cast Iron
6. Add a few drops of cooking oil to non-stick enameled cast iron pans before using them for the first time and after their initial cleaning. To apply, wipe the oil around the pan with a paper towel. Regular Le Creuset enameled cast iron cookware, which is cast iron cookware that is not non-stick, requires no seasoning or conditioning.
7. Use cast iron cookware in the oven at any temperature if it has stainless steel or cast iron knobs. Cookware with black phenolic handles can only withstand oven temperatures of up to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Heat the cast iron cookware only when it contains food or liquid. Allowing the pan to heat while it is empty can damage its surface.
9. Avoid using metal utensils with this cookware, as they can cause damage to the item's surface. Le Creuset recommends using silicone, plastic or wooden utensils instead.
10. Wait for the pan to cool after use before cleaning. Clean with a non-abrasive sponge and mild detergent. Le Creuset recommends hand-washing these items rather than using the dishwasher. Dry the item immediately after washing it.
Toughened Non-Stick
11. Apply about 1 tbsp. of cooking oil to the non-stick cookware before its first use and after the initial washing. Use a paper towel to rub the oil over the cookware to condition it. Occasionally re-condition the piece in this manner, depending on how often you use the item. For example, if you notice food sticking to the bottom of the pan, re-condition the cookware again.
12. Use low or medium heat settings for this cookware. Avoid heating the item very quickly, as this can damage the cooking surface.
13. Use wooden, plastic or silicone utensils on non-stick cookware as metal utensils can scratch the item's surface.
14. Place your non-stick cookware in an oven no hotter than 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Be aware that the lids are only oven-safe up to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
15. Wash the non-stick pan by hand, rather than the dishwasher, using a non-abrasive sponge and detergent. Dry the item thoroughly.
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