Made in france Mauviel is the leading cookware manufacturer for professional and household chefs throughout the world Excellent conduction Made of extra thick black steel carbon steel with iron handles Black carbon is a good conductor of heat it rises in temperature very quickly It is an ideal material for searing browning and grilling High performance Commercial grade durability allows longer preheating and excellent searing capabilities Rivets made of stainless steel 1810 Natural nonstick Before first use season the pan per manufacture recommendations The pan will build up a natural nonstick property and darken overtime Beewax coating It is used to prevent the pan from rusting and to save time when seasoning Prior to first use clean the pan with very hot water to remove it from the pan If at first use there is any wax residue use paper towel to wipe your hot pan Seasoning cover the bottom of the pan with flavorless oil and heat for 5 mins Let the pan cool before draining the oil and wipe it to clean with paper towels Repeat this process a second time and your pan is ready for use After this process the pan will acquire a natural nonstick property Hand wash only Not dishwasher safe Do not use metal utensils on the nonstick cooking surface The use of scouring pads steel wool abrasive cleansers bleach andor oven cleaners is not recommended and can scratch or damage your cookware Misuse of your cookware will void your warranty Usage Care Hand wash with hot water immediately after use then wipe immediately with paper towel store in dry place Do not remove the layer that gradually forms on the bottom of your pan This layer is not dirt it will make a solid nonstick film Before storing your utensil grease it with a little olive oil to prevent rust After this preparation your utensil will be faithful to you for many years Maximum temperature Heat up your pan slowly Our products have a superb conductivity so cooktop knobs or controls cannot be used at their 100 heating power they need to be used at a 60 capacity It means on a level of 10 6 Do not use high heat for a long period of time Do not leave empty pan on a heated burner for an extended period of time Oven safe up to 680 F Dimension 34qt Curved Saute Pan Diameter 94in Height 37in