Care & Cleaning

 

Caraway Cooking

Before Cooking

1. Quick Dip

Hand wash your pans with warm, soapy water to remove any dirt or debris left over from the manufacturing and shipping process.

2. Clean as a Whistle

Wipe dry with a soft, non-abrasive dish towel to avoid scratching. The bottom surface of your pan should be dry before touching a burner.

3. Skip the Seasoning

Ceramic comes naturally non-stick, so no need to season your pan beyond a dash of oil.

4. Ready for the Heat

Pre-heat for up to 90 seconds on low to medium heat only before adding oil. Avoid leaving an empty pan on a hot burner, unless over very low heat.

During Cooking

1. Burnin’ Up

Ceramic can hold heat more efficiently than traditional pans, so use pans on low to medium heat when cooking. Overheating can wear away the non-stick coating.

2. AU Natural

Your food will effortlessly glide on your ceramic pans, so less is more when it comes to oil or butter. 1-2 tablespoons is more than enough to lightly coat the entire pan surface. Allow 20-30 seconds to pre-heat before you add food.

3. Ditch the Sprays

Avoid using oil sprays or cooking aerosols for greasing pans to preserve the naturally slick coating.

4. No Pointy Edges

Metal utensils with rough edges may damage your non-stick coating. Stick to wooden, silicone, plastic, or nylon products. Always be sure to cut or dice food on a separate surface and not inside your pan.

5. Graceful Landing

Carefully place pans on and off stovetops. Sliding across metal stovetops may damage the steel base.

6. Eggs For Days

Avoid cracking eggs on the side of your cookware as it can damage the pan’s exterior coating. If egg yolk makes its way to the pan’s exterior, we recommend cleaning as soon as possible.

After Cooking

1. Time to Cool Down

Let your cookware cool completely before running cold water over its surface to avoid thermal shock (meaning it might crack—yikes!). Your pans can withstand extreme temperatures on both ends of the spectrum, but sudden and significant changes can reduce their lifespan.

2. No Dishwasher, No Problem

Our non-stick coating makes cleaning a breeze. Save time & water with a gentle scrub to keep your pans in optimal condition.

3. Squeaky Clean

Clean the cooking surface with warm, soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge or dishcloth until the pan is spotless before storing. For stains on the exterior of the pan, you may use a stronger sponge (we suggest a wool sponge) with a high-strength detergent.

4. Breaking Bonds

If food gets stuck onto the surface, fear not! Simmer soapy water over a low heat then gently scrape away with a sponge or non-abrasive scrubber. Rinse and repeat if needed.