Wash with dish detergent before first usage/ Do not use a scrub brush or polishing powder with this product/ Do not use hard metal objects to remove scorched residue/ Do not use to fry food/ Do not heat while empty/ Do not subject to heavy impact or cool rapidly with water if heated while empty/ Do not touch the product immediately after it has been heated/ Do not use metal spatulas or other metal utensils/ Do not place acidic or alkaline contents inside/ Do not use with water filled to the edge/ The handle may become hot Please exercise caution/ Do not use this product for purposes other than its intended purposes