Here are tips for pots and pans. Cleaning tip: Clean the pots with warm water, liquid detergent and a soft sponge. Do not use abrasives, steel wool and abrasive pads. For outdoor enameled cookware, enamel discoloration due to cleaning in the dishwasher is normal. An additional coating is applied to the hard anodized pans to protect the outside of the pots from damage caused by washing in the dishwasher. To maintain this protective layer, do not clean the pots with an abrasive sponge during hand washing. In this case, recommend Tefal Wash pots only by hand, as the coating may be damaged. ATTENTION: Cleaning in the dishwasher: various dish detergents contain ingredients that may affect the non-stick properties and the fading of the enamel of pots, especially pots in aluminium. When used in the oven: Tefal The pots with stainless steel handles, with/without silicone insert are oven-safe up to 260 °C. Tefal Pans with thermoplastic handles are suitable for ovens up to 180° C To avoid burns, it is advisable to use oven gloves, both when used on the stove and when removed from oven. Tefal The pots cannot be used in the microwave. Beware of the kids in the kitchen!