Cookware care instructions
STAUB and BALLARINI cookware are renowned for their exceptional quality. In order to ensure long-lasting enjoyment, we have compiled a set of care instructions for your convenience.
Instructions for the use of STAUB products
After unpacking the product, it is important to remove all labels and rinse it with hot water. Allow it to dry before proceeding to the next step. Using a small amount of vegetable oil, brush the interior surfaces of the product and heat it for a few minutes. Afterwards, absorb any excess oil with kitchen paper. Your product will now be fully prepared for use.
For more information on how to properly season, cook, and maintain your cocotte in an environmentally friendly manner, watch the accompanying video.
PRECAUTIONS
- Enameled cast iron needs to be heated slowly.
- Choose a stovetop that matches the base size of your STAUB product.
- Preferably use wooden kitchen materials.
- To avoid burns, use pot holders or a kitchen glove.
- Never place hot cookware on an unprotected surface.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Enameled cast iron is suitable for all types of cookers including induction hobs.
- Heat the STAUB product for five minutes using one-third of the total power of the hotplate. You can then use the full performance.
- Also slowly heat STAUB grill pans, then brush the ribs of the pan with oil before adding the food.
- With induction hotplates and glass ceramic hobs, make sure to always lift your STAUB product instead of moving it to avoid damaging the cooking surface.
- With the exception of the models with wooden handles, STAUB products can also be used in the oven (max. temperature 250 °C/200 °C with silicone handles).
- Then let the cookware cool for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it with cold water.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS STAUB
- Clean your STAUB product in hot water with a mild dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
- Please do not use caustic cleaning agents, scouring powders or steel sponges. Instead, soak the product in hot water or warm it with a little water and a little dishwashing liquid to remove stubborn food residue.
- Dry the cookware well with a clean kitchen towel and only store it after it is completely dry.
- STAUB products (except models with wooden handles) can be cleaned in the dishwasher. However, we generally advise against cleaning the dishwasher too often. These can attack the product and the patina that gradually develops through the use of the product.
- Lid handles and handles can become loose over time. Therefore, check the screws from time to time and tighten them if necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF BALLARINI PRODUCTS
Once you have unpacked the product, please remove all labels and stickers and first wash the product by hand. Then fill a little water into the pan or pot and bring it to a boil. Then let the product cool down and dry it carefully. Then rub the non-stick inside with cooking oil or fat.
TIPS FOR APPLICATION
- The hotplate used should correspond to the size of the base of the pan or pot. Avoid overcooking and cook your food over moderate heat.
- Do not heat up the cookware when it is empty and do not leave it unattended on the stove.
- Never let fatty foods burn.
- Allow the dishes to cool before cleaning.
- Avoid handles that could scratch or damage the non-stick coating. To avoid impairing the performance of your cookware, do not use metal or sharp-edged objects or cut the dishes with a knife.
- When using the cookware on glass ceramic, induction and halogen hobs, be sure to avoid pulling or pushing the cookware on the hob as this can cause scratches.
- Before frying or cooking, make sure that the bottom of the cookware and the hob are clean. If you see aluminium abrasion on the stove when cooking on a glass ceramic hob, please remove it immediately with an appropriate glass ceramic cleaner.
- Nonstick pans are easy to clean by hand using soft, non-scratching dishwashing sponges. Do not use strong and/or aggressive chemical cleaners, but rather liquid dishwashing cleaners. We always recommend cleaning the pan by hand. If cleaning in the dishwasher, use liquid dishwashing cleaner and use eco-wash cycles at low temperatures. This protects your product and the environment.
- Store the dishes carefully and avoid scratching the non-stick coating to ensure a long service life. We recommend using a BALLARINI pan protector.
TIP – ADD OIL AND FAT
The non-stick coated pans from BALLARINI are ideal for frying with little or even no fat. However, you shouldn't completely avoid using fats: On the one hand, the pores of meat close faster in hot fat, so that the meat remains juicier. On the other hand, fats are valuable flavor carriers and are therefore an indispensable part of gourmet cuisine. Fats also contribute to the breakdown of the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K so that they are absorbed and processed by the organism.
TIP – KITCHEN UTENSILS
Avoid pointed and sharp utensils use kitchen utensils made of wood, silicone or plastic and do not cut directly in the pan or pot.
Since some BALLARINI products are relatively resistant to the use of rounded, metal kitchen utensils, please read the instructions for use for your pan or pot carefully.
APPLICATION THERMOPOINT
If the colour changes from green to red, the right temperature has been reached to put the food into the pan. If the colour changes from red to green, the pan can be easily cleaned or placed on the table. Not only do you save energy, but you also get perfect frying results.
Never expose the metallic flame protection of the "Thermopoint" temperature indicator directly to the flame of gas stoves, direct sunlight or neon lights. Never use an iron sponge, harsh abrasives, solvents or chemical products such as acid or bleach to clean the flameproofing.
Attention: During the heating phase, the cookware is already hot, even if the Thermopoint is still dark green.
