PRINCESS HOUSE Mi Cocina Comal User manual

Comal
Mi Cocina by Princess House®
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Innovative Quality & Performance
Add international flavor to family dinners with our Mi Cocina by
Princess House Comal. What’s a comal? It’s the most essential tool in
the Mexican kitchen, designed for making a wide variety of traditional
dishes including fajitas, carne asada, roasted vegetable salsa and
tortillas. It’s also great for pancakes, grilled meat and grilled vegetables.
Instead of traditional pre-seasoned or raw cast iron, which requires
lots of maintenance, our cast iron Comal features a durable enameled
exterior finish, and matte black enamel interior finish designed to easily
release foods. These finishes are extremely durable, scratch resistant,
easy to clean and require no seasoning. Stainless steel accents provide
a modern twist and are so beautiful, you can bring it right to the table
for serving!
Cast iron is known for easily achieving high temperatures.
When combined with the specially-formulated black enamel interior
finish, our Comal becomes ideal for dry heat cooking with no added fat
or oil. Higher temperatures are easily achieved by allowing the Comal
to heat thoroughly and gradually over MEDIUM heat. To maintain the
temperature, simply lower the heat. The black enamel interior is not a
nonstick surface but has excellent release properties that will actually
improve with use.
Sear and brown meats, roast chilies and cook tortillas! The large surface
of the Comal is perfect for cooking or re-heating as many as four
tortillas at once. It can be used on the stovetop, in the oven and even
on the grill, offering lots of cooking flexibility when preparing traditional
and new family favorites in your own kitchen.
Before First Use
• Wash your Comal in hot, soapy water, then rinse and dry
thoroughly. This removes any manufacturing oils or coating
materials that may still be on the surface.
• We recommend rubbing the rim of your Comal with a little
vegetable oil to protect the edge. Add a small amount of oil
to a soft cloth or paper towel, rub around rim and
then wipe clean.
How to Use
• Your Comal is safe for use on all cooktops, including gas, electric,
glasstop, ceramic and induction. It’s also oven safe and can be used
on your outdoor grill.
• Glasstop and ceramic cooking surfaces should be clean and free
of food residue before each use. Consult appliance manufacturer’s
instruction manual before first use.
• Always lift your Comal when moving it; never slide it, as this can
damage your stovetop surface and the base of your Comal.
• Always allow your Comal to heat gradually and thoroughly at
MEDIUM heat for efficient cooking and even results.
• It’s safe to preheat your Comal while empty to reach a hot surface
temperature for searing and caramelization.
Interior Surface
• Your Comal’s black enamel interior surface has been specially
designed for higher surface temperature cooking, which is not the
same as simply using a piece on high heat.
• With cast iron, higher surface temperatures can be achieved by
allowing any piece to heat thoroughly and gradually on a MEDIUM
heat setting. Once your Comal is hot, you can lower the heat setting
to maintain the surface temperature. This makes the black enamel
interior ideal for browning, grilling and searing.
• The black enamel will allow a patina to build on its surface with
continued use. A patina is desirable and is the result of the natural
oils and fats from foods baking on the hot surface. The patina should
NOT be cleaned off, as it enhances the cooking performance and
the release of foods. It also reduces the need for surface oiling.
Heat Recommendations
• Select a burner that is the same size or SMALLER than the diameter
of the base of your Comal.
• If you are using a gas stove, the flames should not extend up the
sides of your Comal.
• We recommend using a LOW to MEDIUM heat setting for the
best results.
• Do not use high heat to preheat your Comal, as overheating will
cause food to burn or stick.
Oven Use
• Your Comal is oven safe to 500˚F.
• It is also broiler safe to 500˚F.
• The handles and cooking surface will become hot during use.
• Always use oven mitts or potholders when lifting or moving
your Comal.
Grill Use
• Your Comal can be used on charcoal and gas grills. However,
cooking over charcoal will increase the cooking time for most food.
• Always place your Comal on grates. Never place directly on charcoal.
• Safe up to 500˚F.
Tools to Use
• For best performance, we recommend using tools with
silicone heads.
• To avoid cracks or chips on the coated surfaces, do not knock
utensils on the rim of your Comal.
• Knives or utensils with sharp edges should not be used to cut foods
in your Comal.

Half-price Replacements Policy
Because your satisfaction is our priority, it is our pleasure to offer Half-Price Replacements on every purchase you make. Product(s) or part(s) that are currently available in our line can be replaced at
just half the current suggested retail price if it becomes broken or damaged in use. To receive a replacement at half price you must return an identifiable piece of the product with the original sales
receipt. Please contact your Princess House Consultant or Princess House Customer Service for assistance in making your return. If you are unable to return an identifiable piece of the product with the
original sales receipt, you may replace your product at the current full suggested retail value through your Princess House Consultant or by contacting Princess House Customer Service.
WARRANTY: Princess House offers a lifetime warranty to replace our Mi Cocina Cast Iron Cookware if found defective in material, construction or workmanship when the product is used in normal
domestic household use and in accordance with the care and use instructions provided. Princess House shall have the right to determine if the item is defective and, at its option, replace it with a
similar or equivalent item, or provide a refund of the purchase price. In order for a replacement or refund to be made, the defective product must be returned at customer’s expense to Princess House
with a brief explanation and proof of purchase. This warranty excludes damage caused by accident, misuse, or abuse, including overheating. This warranty does not apply to scratches, chips, stains,
discoloration or other damage to external or internal surfaces of the unit which does not impair the functional utility of the cookware. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED AND EXPRESS TO THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEREIN. THIS WARRANTY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OF IMPLIED MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
PRINCESS HOUSE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which
may vary from state to state. Some of the provisions set forth above may not be applicable to you.
Storage
• Always allow your Comal to fully dry before putting it away.
• Store your Comal in a dry cabinet or in a space away from steam.
Cooking & Grilling Tips
• It is important that the cooking surface is hot before cooking begins.
• Take a few drops of water on your fingers and scatter over the hot
surface. If the water sizzles and evaporates almost immediately, your
Comal is hot and ready for use.
• Searing will not be successful if the cooking surface is too cool or if
the food is too wet.
• Place your empty Comal on MEDIUM heat and allow it to heat for
several minutes.
• Do not add oil to your cold Comal. As the oil heats up, it may
become too hot and smoke.
• Grapeseed, vegetable, canola and corn oils are recommended.
Olive oil may cause excessive smoking.
Cleaning & Care
• Before washing your Comal, always allow it to cool completely.
This will take about 20-30 minutes.
• If there is food residue stuck on the surface of your Comal, allow it
to cool for 10 minutes, then add warm water to the surface and
dispense a little dish soap using your Princess House®Specialty
Soap Dispensing Scrub Brush. Use the brush to gently remove
stuck-on food residue and let cool completely before washing.
• Submerging a hot cast iron comal into cold water may damage the
pan and the enamel interior finish.
• To avoid damaging the coating, do not use abrasive brushes,
sponges or cloths, metallic pads or harsh cleaning agents and bleach
or cleaners with bleach.
• We recommend using the Princess House®Specialty Soap Dispensing
Scrub Brush or Non-Scratch Sponge to remove food residue on your
Comal’s surface.
• Do not submerge your Comal in water for long periods of time.
This may cause rust to appear on the rim. We recommend seasoning
the rim of your Comal with vegetable oil after dishwashing to
protect it from rusting.
Dishwasher Use
• Your Comal can be washed in the dishwasher. However, we
recommend hand washing to avoid dulling the enamel
interior finish.
• We recommend seasoning the rim of your Comal with vegetable oil
after dishwashing to protect it from rusting.
• Dullness on the cooking surface is not a defect and doesn’t affect
cooking performance. However, you may need to re-season it to
restore its original finish.
• When placing your Comal in the dishwasher, always let the full
cycle finish before opening the door. This will ensure your Comal
is completely dry.
Caution
• Always use oven mitts or potholders when lifting or moving your
Comal.
• Always place your hot Comal on a trivet. Never leave it on an
unprotected surface that may melt or become damaged by the
intense heat of the pan.
• Your Comal is NOT safe for microwave use or for use over open
campfires or directly on hot charcoal.
• Removing your Comal from a hot grill could cause oil or grease
to spill onto the hot grill, which could cause flare-ups.
• Do not leave your hot Comal unattended.