Once you’ve started your collection of cast-iron and stoneware pieces, you’ll want to get the most out of your investment. If you follow these general guidelines to caring for cast iron cookware, your Le Creuset cookware is sure to last your lifetime – and may even be enjoyed by future generations.
BEFORE FIRST USE
HEAT SOURCES
HEAT SETTINGS
DO NOT…
AFTER USE
CLEANING AND CARE
Happy cooking!
Hi there, I purchased a le crueset cast iron pot (red) a few years ago… but have noticed that the lid has since developed blotchy patches on it… even though I have never used it in an oven. How can I rectify the Colour?
Hello. I have had a 5.5 quart Dutch oven for several years. I use it all the time and love it. A few weeks ago, something burned in it and left black stains. I tried cleaning it with a paste of Barkeeeper’s Friend and water, and now the surface is gritty. Is there any way to fix this?
Hello. So, I’m looking for advice on how to save or restore my pot. I was using a small 2 quart to fry food in and the oil boiled over when I put the food in and I ended up burning the oil on the exterior part of the pot. It’s black with also streaks of light brown which I assume is also part of the oil. Can it be saved? All the usual cleaning methods have not removed it. Thanks
Hello, I have a wonderful 7 quart le creuset enamel coated cast iron dutch oven, but after many uses, burns, and scrubbing cleanings, the shiny surface of the bottom of the pot has gone away and the bottom is instead rough. This means that the pot now burns and sticks much more frequently, and I am very sad as I loved using it but now am becoming discouraged. Is there anything that can restore the shiny bottom coating?
Hello,
I absolutely love my dutch oven and am excited to use it for decades to come! I’ve begun baking bread in it and several of the recipes recommend pre-heating the empty dutch oven to 450 degrees. After reading the care instructions, i’m concerned I might be damaging my pot (I bought the heat resistant knob). Is it safe to pre-heat? Also, similar to Carol’s comment above, I wasn’t able to get all the sticker residue off my pot and now I have brown marks on the side that won’t come off 🙁
Hello I have a 2 year old Le Cruset kettle which I use on an induction hob. I have noticed small black bits in my hot drinks and wonder whether the kettle needs descaling?
Hi, I received a 3.5 quart Dutch oven for my birthday.
I love it, but have just one problem.
I attempted to remove the label before I used it the first time but didn’t get all of it off.
I totally forgot and have used it in the oven once.
I just noticed last night after using it on the stovetop that some of the label that remained is now melted on and down a bit of the side. It’s hard and really stuck on there now.
Is there any way to remove the hard mess that’s left?
There’s still a little of the sticky residue too, I’m going to use goo gone or something for that. It’s the melted part I’m concerned about.
Thanks for any help.
Hello! My mother used electric beaters to mash potatoes this evening in my dutch oven before I knew she had done it :/ There are some scratches/marks now along the bottom. Is there anything that can be done? Is it still ok to use? Thank you!
Hi,
When rinsing out my le creuset kettle bits of brown film came off my kettle is this normal?
I boiled away all water in teapot, can I still use it?
On a stove which has heat control from 1- 6, which heat control is safe to use for enamel cast iron posts.
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We have a29cm le creuset ,heavy sauté /frying pan which has been overheated ,there is a 10-15 cm patch on its non stick surface which has flaked off and when it’s dry you can see the flaky bits coming off .
Should I scrub it to get the flaky stuff off ,? Should I try to condition it with oil ? Get a new non stick coating applied ? Or bin it and get a new one ?
Ronnie .
Help! My husband used a Scotch-Brite Dobie pad to clean our 5.5 qt round french oven, and apparently scrubbed so hard that he took off the patina and, I think, the top layer of the enamel. The area where he scrubbed is now matte and powdery. I’ve washed it, but when it dries, it’s powdery again. Is it ruined??
I tried using your customer service “Contact Us” link, but there’s something wrong with it…Here’s my question:
I have a large Le Creuset Dutch oven that was heavily damaged in a fire that destroyed our house last January. Because it was my mother’s and it’s been in the family for decades, I had it professionally cleaned. The handles and outer part of the pot are wonderful; however, the white enamel on the inside of the pot and lid is stained a dark charcoal. I’ve been using SoftScrub with limited success, and wanted to write you before I start trying other things I’ve been reading about on the Internet (e.g. boiling water & baking soda).
Thank you very much in advance.
Hi I used for the first time my square skillet with detachable handle and fried steak with a spicy rub on it. I struggle to get the burned black bits off. Soaked it overnite but didn’t help. I’m scared to use a the rough side of a cleaning sponge scourer to scrub it off. I assume the surface is non stick? Will it not remove that. Also tried bicarbonate and lemon juice. Please help!
My lid knob broke whilst I was cooking my lamb shanks in the oven. Is my pot covered for this damage under warranty?
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So interesting article! Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing tips and tricks! Regards!Eel Pie Island Carpet Cleaners Ltd.
How do I get the label off the kettle
Hi..I have several Le Crueset cast iron casseroles with cream enamelled interiors and am a big fan. One has become internally quite pitted and actually has an area almost about the size of a one pence piece where the black cast iron is showing through..is it ok to continue to use this pan or can this effect the quality of the food being cooked in it.
Can you tell me about care of the wooden handles. Should they be oil after use? Time to time? Never?
What type of utensils can I use with my pots? I assume metal utensils will damage my pots.
Thank you for the tips! I love my LC range and even though I read the instructions and have always taken care with them – it helps to brush up on this stuff. I am hoping my kids will enjoy using my set one day!
Hello! I was hoping to see a bit of advice on how to get a residue off a skillet that we cooked chicken breasts in yogurt on (have since learnt that we shouldn’t do that!) but we know have a think burnt bottom of our skillet and I cannot get it off! Help!
are there guarantees on le creuset?
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