KitchenAid Cast Iron Cookware, Instructions Manual

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USING YOUR COOKWARE

•  No seasoning is required before use. 

The cast iron cookware has a porcelain 

enamel coating that does not require 

seasoning.

•  Before use, hand wash with hot, soapy 

water, rinse and dry thoroughly. No 

further preparation is needed.

•  Ideal for use on all types of cooktop 

surfaces, including induction and outdoor 

grilling.

•  Always lift the cast iron cookware  

when moving it from any type of cooktop 

surface. Sliding the cookware may damage 

the cooktop or base of the pan.

•  For best results, use low to medium 

heat on cooktop or outdoor grill. Allow 

the pan to heat gradually for even and 

efficient cooking. Use a high temperature 

when searing or boiling.

•  Cast iron cookware is not ideal for dry 

cooking. Before heating, select a liquid, 

oil, fat, or butter to cover at a minimum 

the base of the pan.

•  Match the pan base size with the cooktop 

burner for cooking efficiency. Do not 

allow gas flame to extend up the side  

of the pan.

•  Cast iron cookware is oven safe to 500°F 

and is broiler safe.

•  Use potholders or oven mitts when 

handling hot cookware.

•  Do not submerge a hot cast iron pan into 

cold water or place a cold pan onto a hot 

burner. This may cause thermal shock, 

resulting in cracking or loss of enamel.

Cooking

•  When cooking, use wood, plastic  

or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid 

scratching the porcelain enamel coating. 

Do not cut inside the cast iron cookware.

•  Use a hot pad or trivet before placing 

the hot cast iron cookware on an 

unprotected surface. 

Pr_ofessional Cast Ir_on Cookwar_e only:
•  The lid of the Professional Cast Iron 

Cookware also serves as a separate grill 

pan and is ideal for indoor and outdoor 

cooking.

•  The same “Cooking” instructions apply 

when using the professional grill pan 

separately.

•  Before each use, clean both sides with 

hot, soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly 

to ensure any residue is removed.

•  The porcelain enamel coating on the  

grill pan can chip or crack if dropped  

or banged on a hard surface.

•  Allow the cooking surface of the grill pan 

to reach a hot temperature before grilling 

or searing. Sear lines from the ribbed grill 

will not be produced if the pan surface is 

too cool, or if the food is too wet.

•  Add oil, fat, or butter after heating 

the grill pan to avoid overheating and 

smoking.