Care & UseLe Creuset Products

Enamel on Steel

Enamel On Steel Care & Use Le Creuset enamel on steel cookware combines the capability of stainless steel with the style and character of Le Creuset's colour palette. With a full range of stockpots and an array of teakettle designs, Le Creuset enamel on steel delivers all the high-heat performance of stainless steel without sacrificing the personality of your favorite colours.

Before First Use

Remove all packaging and labels. Wash stockpot in hot, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.

Heating Tips

Le Creuset stockpots can be used with all heat sources, including induction (except microwave). For efficient and safe boiling, always use a burner similar in size to the base of the stockpot.

Tools To Use

We encourage you to use an oven mitt or silicone Cool Tool™ to avoid burns or injuries.

Cleaning and Care

General care and use information

  • Le Creuset enamel on steel cookware is ONLY suitable for use on cooktops / hobs, including induction. It is NOT suitable for oven and microwave use.
  • Always match the pot base size to the cooktop / hob heat zone it is to be used on. Gas flames must always be confined to the base area and never extend up the side walls.
  • On any glass - topped cooktop / hob, always lift the pot on, off or across the surface. Never slide it, as this may cause damage to the base as well as the glass.
  • Never heat an empty pot.
  • Heat the pot slowly, using only a medium to low heat. Once it is hot, reduce the setting to low for the cooking period.
  • Always use a dry oven glove or cloth when handling hot pots, during and after cooking.
  • To protect your pots we recommend using silicone, heat - resistant plastic or wooden tools. Avoid using knives and other metal tools.
  • Avoid repeated knocks on the cooktop / hob or other hard surfaces, especially on the edges of the pot, as this may crack or chip the enamel.

    • Storage and Cleaning

  • Cool the pot for a few minutes before washing in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly For more stubborn residues, fill the pot with warm water and leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.
  • Do not fill hot pots with, or plunge into, cold water.
  • Use only soft, nylon pads or brushes for removing stubborn residues. Do not use any harsh abrasive pads or cleaning agents as they may cause damage.
  • Do not submerge stockpots in water – the water may become trapped inside the vessel and can lead to rusting.

    • Additional notes for induction hob use

  • Always match the diameter of the pot base to the induction cooktop / hob cooking zone.
  • Using a pot with a small base diameter on too large a cooking zone, may result in a weaker magnetic field being created and reduced heat output. In some cases the cooktop / hob may not recognise the pot and no heat will be generated.
  • DO NOT use the boost function for longer than is required to bring the pot's contents to the boil.
  • During cooking, you may notice some slight noise being generated in the pot by the induction cooktop / hob. This will not damage the pot or affect cooking performance.

    • What does this guarantee cover?

    The guarantee covers defects in materials or manufacturing for 5 years when the product is used in normal, domestic conditions and in accordance with the care and use instructions provided.
    Le Creuset Kettles comply with EN13750 when used under normal domestic circumstances. The kettle must be removed from the heat source once it has reached boiling point and not be left simmering.

    What does this guarantee not cover?

    • Damage caused by normal wear and tear, accident, misuse, abuse or commercial use.
    • Scratches, stains, discolouration, corrosion or damage from overheating to the interior or exterior of the Kettle or Stockpot.
    • Damage to either the hob/cooker or kettle as a result of allowing the kettle to boil dry or from over-heating following use of the boost function on an induction hob. Le Creuset will not accept liability for any damage that occurs as a result of allowing either of these to occur.
    • Consequential damage is expressly excluded from this guarantee.

    Since part of the manufacturing process is done by hand, colour unevenness, white spots, black spots, yellow spots, bubbling, marks, small holes and dimension variations may occur. These are not covered under the guarantee but will not affect performance.

    Who is covered by this guarantee?

    • The guarantee begins on the date of purchase by the original owner, whether a self-purchase or received as a gift.

    How long does this guarantee last?

    • Le Creuset offers a guarantee of 5 years on its stovetop Kettles and Stockpots. Proof of purchase must be presented for claiming the guarantee.

    What will we do?

    • Defective Kettles or Stockpots will be replaced free of charge with a similar product or one of equivalent value if the original product is no longer in production. Replacement with the same colour cannot be guaranteed.