Care of Copper - Use and Maintenance

... some simple precautions

We suggest, as with most new pots and pans, that you first use by bringing water to the boil, adding some aromatic herbs such as rosemary, sage or bay leaf or alternatively, some green vegetables.

To maintain the durability of the tin lining:

Eventual staining or marks on the tin lining, caused by high temperatures or food acids will in no way harm the functionality and hygiene of the product.

Always fill the pot or a pan with at least a small amount liquid or fat before putting directly over the flame or heat source. Never heat empty.

To maintain the exterior:

Or use Mauviel’s copperbrill cleaner.

With regular use and in time, copper oxidizes and gradually takes on an allover dark red color that the discerning customer appreciates and maintains.

Please know that some pans such as those used for candy, confection making and zabaglione as well as the traditional Polenta Pan are unlined for specific cooking characteristics or use with very high heat. When using unlined pans, please do not use acidic foods and never store food in these pans.

These few precautions will soon become habit and will guarantee the perfect maintenance of your splendid pots and pans for a very long time. This will ensure for you gratifying results and pleasurable cooking experiences. RUFFONI pans are made to last for generations with proper care.

Please be sure to contact us with any other use and care instructions, questions or for retinning sources. We recommend the folks at Rocky Mountain Retinning (www.rockymountainretinning.com) for quality work.

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