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USER MANUAL
Thank you for choosing a Petromax cast iron
product! With your new cast iron product you
can cook your meals on an open fire or in your
kitchen at home while enjoying the unique
properties of high-quality cast iron. We are
convinced that you will be delighted with the
great features the Petromax cast iron product
has to offer and we hope that every dish will be
a culinary delight.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your cast iron product for the
first time, read the following information
carefully. Keep this document for future
reference.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
You can use the Petromax cast iron product on
a gas stove, in an oven, as well as outdoors on a
campfire or a suitable grill. The cast iron, which
optimally transfers and stores heat, can be used
immediately and is easy to care for thanks to the
pre-seasoned surface.
SAFETY NOTES
Caution!
The Petromax cast iron and
its parts (lid, handle, pan handle) get
very hot. Children should never be
allowed near the Petromax cast iron
product. Always wear heat-resistant
gloves, use a cloth or the lid lifter when
you touch the cast iron product.
• Do not pour cold liquids (such as water) onto
the hot cast iron product, it can be damaged.
• Never use dish soap to clean the cast iron
product (except when re-seasoning).
• You must not let the cast iron product fall, cast
iron is brittle and can break.
• Do not use any cast iron product in the micro-
wave.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Thoroughly clean cast iron product with hot
water before using it for the first time, and dry
it entirely. Thanks to the pre-seasoned surface
the sturdy Petromax cast iron product is ready to
use, after rinsing it. You do not need to season it
first. The first few times you use it, do not cook
any acidic foods, they can destroy the patina, the
protective layer of the cast iron product.
CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, AND
STORAGE
As long as you care for your cast iron product,
it will last for generations. For that purpose you
should follow some important basic rules:
• Let the cast iron product cool down completely
before cleaning it with warm water. Never use
dish soap to clean the cast iron product. It can
damage or even destroy the patina.
•
Use a commercially available dishwashing
brush or a sponge (not a metal scrub pad) to
clean the cast iron product. We recommend
the Petromax Chain Mail Cleaner for cast
and wrought iron to remove cooking remains
without damaging the patina.
•
Never put the cast iron product in the
dishwasher!
• Do not clean the cast iron product with cold
water when it is hot! It could damage the cast
iron product.
• Never store the cast iron product when it is wet
and untreated. It will rust.
•
Always dry thoroughly after cleaning and
grease lightly in order to seal the surface of
your cast iron product. Use a neutral oil or
vegetable fat. Avoid using olive oil, it cannot
reach very high temperatures when fried.
• Always store the cast iron product in a dry
place. Never pack when it is wet and untreated.
