Harbor Freight Tools 44705 Product manual

12” CAST IRON COOKING POT

44705

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Speciﬁcations

ITEM DESCRIPTION Pot Dimensions 12” Dia. x 5” Deep Overall Diameter 14” Pot Capacity 6 Qts. Carrier Handle Steel, 4mm Dia. Oven Legs (3) 2” Finish Natural Cast Iron Weight 20.15 Lbs.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

WARNING: When using this product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.

Read all instructions before using this product!

1. Do not let children handle this product.

2. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not modify this product and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

3. Maintain product with care. Keep cookware clean and dry when not in use, and follow instructions for seasoning to insure best performance.

4. Do not operate product if under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reﬂexes are impaired while taking drugs.

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Operation

1. Wipe down the cookware with a clean cloth to remove any protective coating used in the manufacturing process. Also, wipe away any steel ﬁlings that may have collected during shipping. Next, wash the cookware thoroughly with an anti- bacterial soap and water. Dry the cookware thoroughly.

2. Always use potholders when cooking with this product as the handles may become extremely hot.

3. Season this product according to the steps listed at right to protect the lo ngev ity and imp rove the performance of your cookware.

Maintenance

1. Do not store food in cast iron cookware. Remove food from cookware as soon as it is cooked.

2. Store product in a dry, uncovered place, especially if you live in a humid climate.

Seasoning

1. Wash product thoroughly with soap and hot water. Let dry.

2. Rub vegetable oil or melted solid vegetable shortening along the inside and outside surfaces of your cookware.

3. Place product upside-down inside your oven and bake for one hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the bottom rack of your oven with aluminum foil to catch any oil drippings, but be sure to keep a ﬁre extinguisher nearby in case a ﬂare-up should occur inside your oven.

4. Let the cookware cool slowly in the oven.

5. Keep your cookware uncovered in a dry place when not in use.

3. If rust spots occur, scour rusty areas

Special Features

with steel wool. Repeat seasoning process.

Your Cast Iron Cooking Pot features a thick metal base which provides

4. If food tastes metallic or appears black after cooking, season cookware again.

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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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