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Use & Care Guide

The right care, for a lifetime of cooking.

Every piece of Lagostina cookware, bakeware, flatware, and knives is engineered to perform beautifully and last a lifetime. Here's how to look after each one, from the first wash to the thousandth meal.

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Lagostina — Section 3: Care Guides

Care Instructions, by Material

Open a material below for full cooking and cleaning guidance, plus whether it's safe to run through the dishwasher.

Stainless steel

Cooking

  • Use low to medium heat — high heat is rarely necessary with quality stainless steel.
  • Never heat an empty pan. Add oil, butter, liquid, or food before turning on the burner.
  • Add salt only after the water has reached a full boil, to avoid pitting.
  • If your cookware has glass lids or phenolic handles, keep the oven under 204°C (400°F).

Cleaning

  • Before first use, wash in warm soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
  • Let the pan cool completely before washing — sudden temperature change can cause warping.
  • Remove heat tint with a stainless cleaner and a little lemon juice or white vinegar.
  • To loosen burnt-on food, boil water in the pan, let it cool, then wash normally.
  • Never use steel wool or abrasive pads, especially on polished finishes.

*Most Lagostina stainless steel is dishwasher safe, but hand washing extends the finish. Pieces with bronze, gold, or black handles should always be hand washed.

Stainless steel with coloured handles

Cooking

  • Position handles away from an open flame or adjacent burner to prevent scorching.
  • Otherwise treat exactly as stainless steel: low to medium heat, metal utensils are fine.
  • Keep the oven under 204°C (400°F) if the piece has glass lids or phenolic parts.

Cleaning

  • Hand wash only, in warm soapy water. Never place in the dishwasher.
  • Dishwasher detergents are highly alkaline and will dull, degrade, or strip the colour.
  • Dry immediately with a soft cloth to prevent water spots.
Traditional & ceramic non-stick

Cooking

  • Always use low to medium heat — high heat shortens coating life significantly.
  • Use nylon, wooden, silicone, or heat-resistant plastic utensils only.
  • Skip aerosol sprays; they leave residue. Use a little butter or oil instead.
  • Don't preheat an empty pan on high heat.

Cleaning

  • Let the pan cool completely before washing, to prevent warping.
  • Hand wash with warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge.
  • Never use abrasive pads, steel wool, or harsh chemical cleaners.

Dishwasher cycles shorten the life of non-stick coatings — hand washing is always best.

Stainless steel with non-stick interior

Cooking

  • Treat the interior exactly like standard non-stick: low to medium heat, no metal utensils.
  • The stainless exterior is more durable and scratch-resistant than the interior.
  • Keep the oven under 204°C (400°F) with glass lids or phenolic parts.

Cleaning

  • Hand washing is strongly recommended to protect the non-stick interior.
  • Polish the exterior with a gentle stainless cleaner for heat tints or water spots.
  • Keep cleaner away from the non-stick interior, and never use steel wool.
Copper

Cooking

  • Copper conducts heat exceptionally fast — low to medium heat is usually all you need.
  • Never preheat an empty copper pan; heat spreads fast enough to damage inner layers.

Cleaning

  • Hand wash only, with warm soapy water.
  • A natural patina will develop over time — this is normal and doesn't affect performance.
  • Restore shine with a copper polish, or a paste of equal parts lemon juice and salt.
  • Never use bleach, chlorine cleaners, steel wool, or abrasive pads.
Enamel cast iron

Cooking

  • Ideal for slow, steady cooking with exceptional heat retention.
  • Heat gradually, starting low. Sudden high heat causes thermal shock, which cracks enamel.
  • Use wooden, nylon, or silicone utensils to protect the glass-like interior.
  • Never cut food directly in the pot — always use a separate cutting board.
  • Perfect for long braises and stove-to-oven meals.

Cleaning

  • Let the pot cool completely before it meets water, to avoid cracking from thermal shock.
  • Hand wash with warm soapy water and a nylon brush or soft sponge.
  • For stuck-on food, simmer water with a tablespoon of baking soda for 10–15 minutes.
  • Skip metal scourers, steel wool, or abrasive powders.

Dishwashers can dull the enamel finish over time, so hand washing is strongly recommended.

Pre-seasoned cast iron

Cooking

  • Preheat gradually on low to medium before increasing to your desired temperature.
  • Excels at high-heat searing, baking, and frying once well seasoned.
  • Use high smoke-point neutral oils — flaxseed, canola, or vegetable — to build seasoning.

Cleaning & reseasoning

  1. Wash with hot water and a stiff brush or chainmail scrubber. Avoid soaking.
  2. A tiny drop of mild soap is fine occasionally — avoid harsh detergents.
  3. Dry immediately, then warm on the stovetop over low heat for 1–2 minutes.
  4. While still warm, rub a thin, even layer of neutral oil over the entire surface.
  5. Store somewhere dry, with a paper towel between stacked pans.
Carbon steel (Super Nitrided)

Cooking

  • Preheat gradually, and add a little oil before your ingredients go in.
  • Withstands high heat, but stay under 316°C (600°F).
  • Limit acidic foods like tomatoes or lemon to short cooking times.
  • Metal utensils are safe, though nylon, silicone, or wood preserve the surface longer.

Cleaning & optional seasoning

  1. Wash with warm soapy water and a sponge, then dry immediately to prevent rust.
  2. Optional: rub a thin layer of high smoke-point oil over the whole surface.
  3. Wipe off excess, then heat over medium-high for 2–3 minutes until smoking stops.
  4. Let the pan cool completely before storing — never store it wet.

A patina will develop naturally with use — like a fingerprint, no two pans look the same, and it's part of what makes the pan yours.

Non-stick bakeware

Using

  • Designed for oven use only — not the stovetop, broiler, or microwave.
  • Use smooth-edged or silicone utensils to protect the surface.
  • Skip aerosol sprays; lightly grease with butter or oil if needed.

Cleaning

  • Let bakeware cool completely before washing to avoid warping.
  • Wash with warm water, mild soap, and a soft sponge.
  • Avoid oven cleaners, steel wool, or abrasive pads, and don't leave it soaking overnight.

*Technically dishwasher safe, but hand washing preserves the non-stick coating for longer.

Flatware & utensils

Care

  • Wash as soon as possible after use — acidic foods can cause discolouration over time.
  • Never leave flatware or utensils soaking overnight.

Cleaning

  • Premium 18/10 stainless steel is dishwasher safe, though hand washing is gentler.
  • Dry immediately with a soft cloth for the best long-term shine.
Knives

Use

  • Reserve knives for food preparation — cutting other materials dulls or chips the blade.
  • Store safely in a wooden block or on a magnetic stand, never loose in a drawer.
  • Always cut on a board; avoid glass, ceramic, or stone surfaces.

Cleaning

  • Hand wash immediately after use in warm soapy water, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
  • Never leave a knife soaking in water or sitting in the sink.
  • Keep knives out of the dishwasher — heat and vibration dull the blade and can damage the handle.
Lagostina Cookware Materials Guide — Compare Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Copper & More

Cookware Materials 101: Find the Right Match for your Kitchen

Stainless steel, cast iron, copper, non-stick, each Lagostina material handles heat, utensils, and cleanup differently. Compare all 11 side by side to pick the right piece for your type of cook.

Stainless steel
Dishwasher safe*
  • Heat controlEven heat, low–medium
  • Best forEveryday cooking, searing, sauces
  • UtensilsMetal-safe
  • MaintenanceLow
Stainless steel with coloured handles
Not dishwasher safe
  • Heat controlEven heat, low–medium
  • Best forEveryday cooking, same as stainless
  • UtensilsMetal-safe
  • MaintenanceLow–medium
Non-stick (traditional & ceramic)
Hand wash recommended
  • Heat controlLow–medium only
  • Best forEggs, fish, low-fat cooking
  • UtensilsNylon, wood, silicone only
  • MaintenanceMedium — coating wears over time
Stainless steel with non-stick interior
Hand wash recommended
  • Heat controlLow–medium
  • Best forEveryday non-stick cooking, more durable exterior
  • UtensilsNylon, wood, silicone only
  • MaintenanceMedium
Copper
Not dishwasher safe
  • Heat controlFastest, most responsive
  • Best forPrecision sauces, candy-making, technique cooking
  • UtensilsGentle, non-abrasive
  • MaintenanceHigh — regular polishing
Enamel cast iron
Hand wash recommended
  • Heat controlGradual, excellent retention
  • Best forBraises, stews, stovetop-to-oven meals
  • UtensilsWood, nylon, silicone
  • MaintenanceLow–medium
Pre-seasoned cast iron
Never dishwasher safe
  • Heat controlGradual preheat, strong once hot
  • Best forSearing, frying, baking
  • UtensilsAny — avoid harsh detergents
  • MaintenanceHigh — dry, oil, and store with care
Carbon steel (Super Nitrided)
Never dishwasher safe
  • Heat controlLow to very high
  • Best forStir-fry, searing, everyday high-heat cooking
  • UtensilsMetal-safe, nylon preferred
  • MaintenanceMedium — dry immediately after washing
Non-stick bakeware
Dishwasher safe*
  • Heat controlOven use only
  • Best forBaking, roasting
  • UtensilsSmooth-edged or silicone
  • MaintenanceLow
Flatware & utensils
Dishwasher safe
  • Best forEveryday dining
  • MaintenanceLow — wash promptly after use
Knives
Never dishwasher safe
  • Best forFood preparation only
  • MaintenanceHigh — hand wash immediately after use
Lagostina — Section 5: FAQ

Questions, answered

The care questions we hear most often from Lagostina owners across Canada.

Can I use Lagostina cookware on an induction stovetop?
Many Lagostina stainless steel and cast iron pieces are induction compatible — look for the induction symbol on the base, or check your product manual. Some copper and older non-stick lines aren't induction-ready.
Is Lagostina cookware oven safe?
Most stainless steel cookware is oven safe up to 204°C (400°F), including pieces with phenolic handles or glass lids. Non-stick bakeware is designed for oven use. Always check your specific product documentation.
How do I remove white spots or pitting from my stainless steel pan?
These are usually mineral deposits or the result of salting before boiling. Boil equal parts water and white vinegar in the pan for a few minutes, cool, then wash as normal. Add salt only after the water boils to prevent it happening again.
Why is food sticking to my stainless steel pan?
Sticking usually means the pan was heated too fast, or food went in before it was ready. Heat on medium, add oil, wait until it shimmers, then add your food — it should spread easily across the surface first.
Can I restore a damaged non-stick coating?
Once a coating is scratched or peeling, it can't be restored, and the cookware should be replaced. To extend the life of the coating you have: use low to medium heat, avoid metal utensils, hand wash only, and skip aerosol sprays.
How do I remove rust from my cast iron pan?
Surface rust is common and fixable. Scrub with a stiff brush or fine steel wool and warm water, dry completely on the stovetop, then re-season with a thin layer of neutral oil and bake at 230°C (450°F) for one hour, cooling in the oven.

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