Lodge L8DOL3 Cast Iron Dutch Oven User Guide

Lodge L8DOL3 Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Product Information

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Lodge Manufacturing Co.
• Address: PO Box 380, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380
• Contact: 423-837-7181
• Email: info@lodgemfg.com
• Website: www.lodgemfg.com
• Made in: USA
• Date: 01/01/2015

Product Usage Instructions

Seasoned Cast Iron

To keep this cookware in great condition for years to come, follow these steps:

1. Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
2. Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
3. Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm.
4. Hang or store cookware in a dry place.

That’s it! You’ve just preserved your future heirloom.

Seasoning Basics

All new cookware should be rinsed and dried thoroughly before your first use. Use any utensils you like, even metal. There is no chemical coating to damage. Always lift cookware on smooth-top stoves to avoid scratching the surface. Be sure to protect your hands as our handles can get hot. Cast iron performs best when heated and cooled gradually and rarely requires a high heat setting. Please note that this cookware is not suitable for use in the microwave.

Rust!? Don’t Panic, It’s Not Broken

Without protective seasoning, cast iron cookware can discolor or even rust. Here’s how to fix it:

1. Scour the affected area with steel wool.
2. Rinse and dry the cookware.
3. Rub with vegetable oil.
4. If problems persist, you may need to re-season. Visit our website for instructions.

Do You Have a Lodge Lid?

If you have a Lodge lid, please refer to the specific lid instructions provided with your purchase.

Did You Purchase a Reversible Griddle?

If you purchased a reversible griddle, please follow these guidelines:

• If your griddle is for 2 burners, heat both ends evenly (note: may not perform on induction tops).
• All reversible griddles perform best when heated gradually.

Still Want to Know More?

If you have any additional questions or concerns that we haven’t covered, please visit our website or call 423-837-7181 to speak to a real live person. Our website also offers recipes, videos, more Lodge products, and information about our company history and culture.

FAQ

Q: How should I clean my Lodge cast iron cookware?

A: Wash the cookware by hand with mild soap or none at all. Dry it promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Finally, rub it with a very light layer of vegetable oil.

Q: Can I use metal utensils with Lodge cast iron cookware?

A: Yes, you can use any utensils you like, including metal ones. The cookware does not have a chemical coating that can be damaged.

Q: Can I use Lodge cast iron cookware on smooth-top stoves?

A: Yes, you can use the cookware on smooth-top stoves. However, always lift the cookware to avoid scratching the surface.

Q: How should I handle hot handles on Lodge cast iron cookware?

A: Be sure to protect your hands as the handles can get hot. Use oven mitts or handle covers to prevent burns.

Q: Can I use Lodge cast iron cookware in the microwave?

A: No, the cookware is not suitable for use in the microwave.

Q: My cast iron cookware has rust spots, what should I do?

A: If your cast iron cookware has rust spots, simply scour the affected area with steel wool, rinse, dry, and rub with vegetable oil. If the problem persists, you may need to re-season the cookware. Visit our website for instructions on how to do this.

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Seasoned for a natural, easy-release finish. Easy: hand wash, dry, rub with cooking oil

MADE IN THE USA

USE & CARE

seasoned cast iron
to keep this cookware one hundred years

• Wash cast iron by hand with mild soap or none at all.
• Dry promptly and thoroughly with a lint-free cloth or paper towel.
• Rub with a very light layer of vegetable oil, preferably while the cookware is still warm. Hang or store cookware in a dry place.
• That’s it! You’ve just preserved your future heirloom.

SEASONING BASICS

• Seasoning is simply oil baked into the iron, giving it a natural, easy-release finish.
• Lodge pre-seasons all of our cookware with soy vegetable oil and nothing else.
• Seasoning is an ongoing process that gets better and better the more you cook.
• With some foods, new cookware might require a little extra oil or butter the first few uses. Acidic foods like tomatoes and some beans should only be cooked once seasoning is well-established. Dishwashers, metal scouring pads, and harsh detergents are no-no’s, and will harm the seasoning.

LET’S COOK

• All new cookware should be rinsed and dried thoroughly before your first use.
• Use any utensils you like, even metal. There is no chemical coating to damage.
• Always lift cookware on smooth-top stoves. Sliding anything can scratch the surface.
• Be sure to protect your hands, our handles get hot too.
• Cast iron performs best when heated and cooled gradually.
• Cast iron has superior heat retention and rarely requires a “high” heat setting.
  Your new cookware is right at home on or in any heat source, indoors or out, except the microwave.

RUST!? DON’T PANIC, IT’S NOT BROKEN

• Without protective seasoning, cast iron cookware can discolor or even rust.
• It’s easy to fix. Simply scour the affected area with steel wool, rinse, dry, and rub with vegetable oil.
• If problems persist, you may have to re-season. Just visit www.lodgemfg.com for instructions.

DO YOU HAVE A LODGE LID?

• Glass lids are oven safe up to 400° F. They can go in the dishwasher, but not in the microwave.
• Iron lids feature either self-basting tips or concentric rings that keep your food from drying out.
• All iron lids should be cared for like the iron piece that they cover.
• When storing lids, place a paper towel between them and the pot to prevent moisture build up.

DID YOU PURCHASE A REVERSIBLE GRIDDLE?

If yours is for 2 burners, heat both ends evenly (may not perform on induction tops).
All reversible griddles perform best when heated gradually.

STILL WANT TO KNOW MORE?

If you have questions or concerns we haven’t covered, please visit our website www.lodgemfg.com or call 423-837-7181 to speak to a real live person. Our website also has recipes, videos, more Lodge products, and information about our company history and culture.

lodge manufacturing co.
po box 380
south pittsburg, tennessee 37380
423-837-7181
info@lodgemfg.com
orders@lodgemfg.com
01/01/2015

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References

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