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Le Creuset 3.5-Quart Wide Oval French Oven - Fennel - Le Creuset Ename

Dutch Ovens - This roomy, elongated oven accommodates longer cuts of meat for braising and roasting. Ideal for simmering stews and soups, marinating roasts, or poaching chicken and fish, too. The tight-fitting lid traps steam to seal in flavors and self-baste foods. The versatile oven goes from refrigerator to oven or stovetop, then looks handsome on the table before storing leftovers in the freezer. The mainstay of French chefs for nearly a century, Le Creuset cookware features bold and bright colors in a variety of shapes and sizes to suit any culinary need and home decor. Each enameled cast iron cookware piece is skillfully finished by hand. Made in France. Dishwasher-safe, but hand-washing is recommended. 3 1/2 Quart capacity. 9 lbs. 11"L (13 1/2" w/ handles) x 8 3/4"W x 3 1/4"H (5 1/4" w/lid)Product Features Molded of cast iron with an expertly enameled glossy porcelain coating All-in-one French oven beautifully goes from freezer or fridge straight to cooking device to table, then back to freezer or fridge for storage of leftovers Versatile for stovetop, oven and broiler Elongated base to sear meat, braise vegetables or brown vegetables Simmers, marinated and poaches food to perfection Highest quality porcelain enamel coating is impermeable to odors and stains Foods will not react with the enameled finish Easy-clean enamel surfaces are scratch-resistant Superior conduction of heat promotes faster cooking times Even distribution and retention of heat ensures cookware stays hot longer Heavy, tight-fitting lid seals in moisture and flavors - food self-bastes Sure-grip phenolic knob is ovenproof to 400 F; do not place knob under broiler Dish without lid is safe for oven or broiler up to 400 F Suited for stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen top - Specifications Models: L2517-2702, 2767, 2730, 2769, 2772 11"L (13 1/2" w/ handles) x 8 3/4"W x 3 1/4"H (5 1/4" w/lid) Weight: 9-lb, 6-oz. Made in France Care and Use Instructions Select low to medium heat for best results. Select the size of your heat source so that it is as close as possible to the base size of your pan. This will prevent energy loss and overheating of the handle. Gently pre-heat utensil on low setting for 2 - 3 minutes then add oil or liquid to the pan. Use only wooden, plastic, silicone or heat resistant nylon tools, to avoid scratching the enamel. Use a potholder or oven glove to lift metal handled pan from the stovetop or oven. Stand hot pan on a Le Creuset trivet, board or cloth, not directly on unprotected counter tops. When using pan on ceramic or halogen stovetops, always lift pan (do not slide) to move. If a pan is banged against a hard surface or is dropped, it may chip or break. Safe for oven or broiler use up to 400 F. To maintain the beauty of your pan's finish, hand-washing is recommended in warm sudsy water with a nylon brush or pad. Cool pan before washing in dishwasher or in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not leave to drain or put away while still damp. Remove stubborn food residues with a plastic or sponge scourer only - do not use metal scourers or abrasive cleaners of any kind.