YOUR NEW GOTO STAMPED PAN The Lodge Sugar Skull Cast Iron Stamped Skillet and the Lodge Electric Blue Silicone Hot Handle Holder are the perfect kitchen tools for beginners home cooks and chefs Cast iron can handle any kitchen cooktop oven grill and open flame Pairing with the durable hot handle holder not only adds a pop of color to your kitchen but protects your hands from heat up to 500 SEASONED COOKWARE Seasoning is simply oil baked into the iron giving it a natural easyrelease finish and helps prevent your pan from rusting Lodge preseasons all cast iron cookware with 100 natural vegetable oil no synthetic coatings or chemicals The more you use Lodge the better the seasoning will get RUST DONT PANIC ITS NOT BROKEN When your pan arrives you may notice a spot that looks like rust It is simply oil that has not fully carbonized With regular use and care the spot will disappear If you do notice rust simply scour the affected area with steel wool wash with warm water dry and rub with vegetable oil HOT HANDLE HOLDER USEFUL TIPS Experience culinary convenience with our dishwashersafe reusable hot handle holder Designed for a secure and comfortable grip it is perfect for everyday cooking but please keep it out of your oven as it is not intended for oven use or direct flame FAMILYOWNED Lodge is more than just a business it is a family The Lodge family founded the company in 1896 and they still own it today From environmental responsibility to community development their heads and hearts are rooted in America Lodge products are made in the USA with nontoxic PFOA PTFE free material