Cuisinart CHEF’S CLASSIC PRE-SEASONEDCAST IRON... User manual

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Lifetime Warranty*
Your Cuisinart®Cookware is warranted to be free of defects in
material and workmanship under normal home use from the date
of original purchase throughout the original purchaser’s lifetime.
HASSLE-FREE REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so
if your Cuisinart®Cookware should fail within the generous
warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no
cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, email us at
www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-return.
Or call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190
to speak with a representative.
is warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse or
abuse, including damage caused by overheating, and it does
not apply to scratches, stains, discoloration or other damage to
external or internal surfaces which does not impair the functional
utility of the cookware.
is warranty also expressly excludes all incidental or
consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
foregoing limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
is warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY
California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California
residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product
(a) to the store where it was purchased or (b) to another retail
store which sells Cuisinart®products of the same type. e retail
store shall then, according to its preference, either repair the
product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility,
replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount
directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.
If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief
to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product
to an independent repair facility, if service or repair can be
economically accomplished. Cuisinart, and not the consumer,
will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair,
replacement or refund for nonconforming products under
warranty.
California residents may also, according to their preference,
return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair,
or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service
Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. To obtain a return shipping
label, email us at www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-
return. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling for such nonconforming
products under warranty.

CHEF’S CLASSIC™
PRE-SEASONED
CAST IRON
C O O K WA R E

Congratulations on your purchase of Cuisinart®
Cookware! Designed from the inside out for today’s
lifestyles, our Cuisinart® Cookware combines uncompromising
superior cooking performance with a professional look.
Pre-seasoned cast iron is recognized as one of the best
materials for cookware because of its ability to retain heat
and provide even heat distribution. is type of cookware is
widely used for almost any recipe from roasts to desserts.
It performs well with a variety of cooking methods from
searing, browning, grilling, braising or roasting to
simmering. Many pan styles are available for cooking soups,
sauces, casseroles, grills, quiches, breads, etc.
CHEF’S CLASSIC™PRE-SEASONED
CAST IRON COOKWARE

Cast Iron Construction
Provides superior heat retention and even heat distribution.
Pre-Seasoned Interior and Exterior
Oers ready-to-use cookware with lasting durability.
Perfect for serving.
Extreme Versatility
Stovetop, oven, and broiler safe.
Lifetime Warranty*
Before First Use
Remove all labels and hang tags. Wash cookware with warm water.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry immediately with a so dishtowel.
Never allow your cast iron cookware to air-dry, as this can tarnish
the surface. For best results, season cast iron vessel
(see Re-Seasoning for instructions.)
Stovetop Use
Cookware is suitable for all range tops: gas, electric, ceramic or
induction. Always use a low-medium heat setting. To boil water, a
medium-high heat setting is sucient. Always use a small amount
of cooking oil before each use. Always use potholders to grip side
handles or cover knobs, as they will become hot. Never leave pans
unattended at any time while cooking. Never leave an empty pan
over a hot burner; doing so could ruin the cookware and cause
damage to the stovetop.

Oven Use
Pans are oven safe to 500°F. Covers are oven safe to 350˚ only. Caution
should be used when handling any cookware handles. Always use pot-
holders to grip side handles or cover knobs, as they will become hot.
Serving
Place hot pans on a trivet or wooden board when serving. Never
place a hot pan directly on an unprotected surface.
Cooking Utensils
All cooking utensils may be used on pre-seasoned cast iron
vessels. If the cookware is scratched and the pre-seasoned layer is
removed, it must be seasoned again. Do not cut food directly in
the cookware. You may use hand blenders or mixers directly in the
cookware; this may scratch the pan’s interior, but it’s performance
will not be aected.
Cleaning and Other Maintenance
Hand wash only; dishwasher not recommended. Allow pans to
cool slightly rst aer each use, then rinse pan with warm water.
Do not ll a hot pan with cold water or plunge it into cold water
because thermal shock damage may occur. Use a sponge or a so
cloth to remove any remaining food particles. Do not use soap,
steel wool or other metal pads that can scratch the surface.
Stubborn stains can be removed using a non-metallic scouring

pad and coarse salt. Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately. For
best results, set the clean pan on a low burner until completely
dry, and then rub lightly with the barest lm of cooking oil before
putting it away. Scrub pan edges gently to clean if there is any
discoloration or residue. Cover knobs may become loose over a
period of time. We recommend checking them occasionally and
tightening knobs as needed. IMPORTANT: Make sure to re-season
the cookware once clean and dry to prepare for the next use.
Re-Seasoning
Aer thoroughly washing and drying the cookware, coat the vessel
and lid (if applicable) with vegetable oil or shortening using a cloth
or pastry brush. Remove excess oil/shortening aer vessel is fully
coated to prevent a sticky residue from forming. en place the
cookware in a preheated oven at 175˚C/350˚F for one hour. Aer
one hour TURN OFF OVEN AND ALLOW COOKWARE TO
COOL GRADUALLY.
Storage
Do not store pans when they are still damp, and always store
carefully in a dry cupboard area. Avoid stacking and overcrowding
when storing cookware to prevent scratching and chipping of cast
iron surface. If your cookware includes a lid, store separately to
allow for air circulation.