Recessed lid design can hold cold water or ice while cooking – intensifying the condensation action – to keep the wonderful flavours and moisture trapped inside. Features Made in France – produced in the Champagne Ardennes region of France, known the world over for its fine food and wine. Each piece of Chasseur Cast Iron Cookware is Unique – every piece is hand cast in individual sand moulds which are destroyed after each use. Manual Enamelling Process – the trademark Chasseur coloured enamel is skillfully applied by hand to each unique piece by trained experts. Heavier lid seals off the pan to keep the flavour and nutrients in. Recessed lid design can hold cold water or ice while cooking, intensifying the condensation action. Evenly distributed spikes on the inner lid for self-basting effect, keeping your food moist and tender. Environmentally Friendly – Chasseur uses up to 80% recycled material and is 100% recyclable. Suitable for all Heat Sources Including Induction. Beautiful enough to use from the stove top or oven – straight to the table top. Heavy lid with unique concentric rings create a self-basting effect that keeps your food tender and moist while retaining the flavour. Oven Safe to 250 degrees celcius (for pots with stainless steel knobs) and 220 degrees celcius (for pots with black knobs). Never use the high heat setting. Make sure that the pan is heated well before putting food in. Never use the booster setting on induction stove. Do not heat empty – put a little oil or lightly smear the cocotte with greased absorbent paper before cooking. These machines use specific cleaning products that can tarnish and damage the enamel. Avoid the dishwasher completely for items with wooden handles. Avoid drops and knocks, especially on the edges of the product, to keep it free of chips and in tip-top shape. Do not use metal scrapers or other metal utensils. Do not cut up food inside your pot, pan or dish – or you may damage the enamel. Dry the cookware completely after washing before storing it away. If, despite this, some rust patches should appear – which is not dangerous – rub a little cooking fat on the affected spots. For cookware with black matte enamel – you might see white spots after use, caused by minerals from water or starch from food. Follow the same instructions for drying and putting a layer of oil on the matte black enamel