care instructions for enamelware
Most of our enamel products are handmade. Due to the handmade nature, the appearance of the products may vary slightly.
Enamel is a durable material when used correctly, but the surface may break if subjected to impact. Always ensure that the enamelware is intact before use. If the enamel coating is broken, sharp shards may detach from the broken surface, as enamel is a glaze. The broken area will also quickly begin to rust. For these reasons, a broken enamel dish should not be used for food.
A broken enamel product can be taken for metal recycling.
Enamel dishes are dishwasher safe, but dishwashing may wear down the enamel faster than handwashing due to stronger detergents. Handwashing ensures a longer lifespan for the product. Dry the product thoroughly after washing.
Enamel dishes can withstand freezing, but do not transfer enamel directly from the freezer to, for example, under hot water. Enamel does not tolerate large, sudden temperature changes.
Enamel cookware is suitable for use on all hob types.
Enamel should not be placed in a microwave oven.
Instructions for use and care (pots and saucepans):
- Wash the pot before first use with warm water and mild detergent.
- Do not use metal or otherwise coarse sponges or brushes for cleaning.
- Allow a hot pot to cool before rinsing or washing.
- Limescale deposits can be removed with a solution of 1 part water, 1 part citric or acetic acid.
- We recommend kitchen utensils made of silicone or wood; metal kitchen utensils can damage the enamel.
- Never heat an empty pot.
- Never leave a pot unattended on the stove.
- Choose a hob that is as close as possible to the size of the pot's/saucepan's base.
- Enamel pots are not suitable for searing, i.e., heating without liquid or oil/fat.
- Please note that the handles and lid of enamel pots/saucepans also get hot. Use oven mitts or pot holders.
- Pots and saucepans with enamel and/or steel handles/knobs: can be used in the oven.
- Saucepan with a plastic handle: cannot be used in the oven.
- Gas hob and open flame: ensure that the flame only touches the bottom of the pot/saucepan, not its sides. When using a saucepan with a plastic handle, ensure that the flame does not reach the handle.
- Ceramic and induction hobs: always check that the hob surface and the bottom of the pot are clean and completely dry. Do not move the pot/saucepan on the hob by dragging; only move it by lifting.
- Induction hobs heat up quickly. The thermal conductivity of enamel pots is also excellent, so an enamel pot on an induction hob heats up completely very quickly. To avoid too rapid a temperature change, the enamel pot should be heated gradually. Never use full power immediately; instead, increase the heat gradually until you have reached the desired temperature.