USE AND CARE OF CAST IRON COOKWARE                     

Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for best results. Before using for the first time, remove all labels, wash in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry. Regardless of whether your Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware has a high gloss enamel interior or a black matte enamel interior, seasoning is not required.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware is suitable for use on all types of stovetop cooking surfaces and in the oven. When using Cast Iron on glass or ceramic cooking surface, do not slide the cookware on the surface—always lift to move. Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware distributes heat evenly and efficiently. ONLY LOW TO MEDIUM BURNER HEAT IS RECOMMENDED.

GENERAL COOKING HINTS

Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware will transfer heat throughout the vessel, including the handles. ALWAYS USE A POTHOLDER OR INSULATED GLOVE WHEN HANDLING THE COOKWARE. Keep in mind that this cookware performs well only low to medium heat.

STOVETOP COOKING

Use low to medium heat when cooking. For best results, preheat the cookware on medium heat for 2-3 minutes prior to adding food. This ensures a more consistent temperature during the cooking cycle. It is important to use the cookware on a burner of corresponding diameter (or slightly smaller) and at no time should a gas flame be allowed to extend up the side of the pan as this will cause overheating and staining. It will also cause the handles to heat up and could be dangerous.

To avoid spillage and the risk of boiling over, the pan should not be filled to more than 2/3 capacity. As soon as the boiling point is reached, the temperature should be lowered.

Avoid over-heating the pan and NEVER LET A PAN BOIL DRY ON A STOVE AS IT CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE AND CAN BE A SAFETY HAZARD.

Do not use metal tools or sharp utensils when cooking – they can scratch or chip the enamel.

OVEN COOKING

Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware can be used in conventional and convection ovens. All pieces of the cookware with the cast iron knob are oven safe up to 500 degree. However, cooking under 475 degree will ensure the best performance from your Cast Iron Cookware. Other Cast Iron Dutch Ovens with the black phenolic knob can withstand up to 400--450 degree in the oven. The plastic knob can be removed and the item can withstand up to 475 degrees. The stainless steel knob can be purchased at a local hardware store.                                          Naturally, the handle as well as the pan will become hot. ALWAYS USE A POTHOLDER OR INSULATED GLOVE WHEN HANDLING THE COOKWARE WHILE OVEN COOKING TO PREVENT BURNS. DO NOT use in the microwave oven, as this will damage the microwave oven.

COOKING MEATS

High temperatures toughen meat; they should only be necessary for brief pre-heating or for browning certain cuts of meat. Even tougher cuts of meat remain juicy and tender when cooked at low to medium temperatures. Make sure the meat fits the pan snugly. If too full, meat stews rather than fries; if half-empty, juices will burn in the uncovered areas.

EASY CLEANING

In order to maintain the appearance of your cookware, we recommend:

Immediately after cooking, remove pan from heat and let it cool on a trivet or heat-resistant surface.

Food adhering to the inside of the cookware may be removed by soaking pan in soapy water, then washing with hot, soapy water. Do not use bleach, metal scourers or abrasive cleansers. However, plastic scouring pads may be used. Let the cookware cool before placing it in water to prevent warping.

USE IN DISHWASHER

Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware is completely dishwasher safe, however, as with all fine cookware, hand washing is preferred. In time, the cumulative effects of strong agitation and harsh detergent will dull the high-gloss exterior, although the performance of the pan will not be affected.

Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for best results. Before using for the first time, remove all labels, wash in hot, soapy water, rinse and dry. Regardless of whether your Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware has a high gloss enamel interior or a black matte enamel interior, seasoning is not required.

FANCY COOK CAST IRON COOKWARE LIMITED WARRANTY

Fancy Cook cast iron cookware warrants the Fancy Cook Cast Iron Cookware will be free of defects in workmanship and materials. For this warranty to apply, the owner must follow these Use and Care Instructions.

For chemical levels, Fancy Cooks manufacture utilizes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Test Procedure Leach ability of lead and cadmium for glazed ceramic surfaces.Fancy Cook manufacture company also uses third party test (Mervyn's Hardline Test) to ensure that products with the our name comply the standards set forth by the United States Food & Drug Administration. All cast iron cookware with our name are well in safe limit.

This warranty does not cover damage from abuse, neglect, misuse, accident or commercial use. Scratches, stains, pitting, discoloration, deterioration, warping or damage from overheating are not covered by this warranty.

FANCYCOOK.COM SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.