Wirecutter staffer Polina Grinbaum admits that shocking her Le Creuset Dutch oven with cold water or removing burnt-on food with a brush on an electric screwdriver may have caused its enamel to chip. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). Handeling the model after may cause damage to the surface as the lower levels are not hard or cured. Once you have the door fronts off, you will find that the handles can be removed by simply unscrewing the nuts located on the rear of the door / drawer panels.

I really wanted the new colour scheme to white and deep blue which meant the cream oven wouldn’t work. She clearly cares about the furniture she works with and takes care to make sure the brief is agreed and clear in advance. Although most Dutch ovens cook similarly well, the Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven is easier to use than many others we tested. It’s wide and squat enough to allow for searing (rather than steaming) meat, and the gentle curve from the bottom to the side of the oven helped onions brown more evenly because they didn’t get trapped in the oven’s corners. Since you'll likely want to paint the stove inside your kitchen, open several windows and place a fan near a window to draw the fumes outside.

They mention that it looks very good when first painted, has a nice finish, and completely transformed its appearance.

Use masking tape (my love affair with Frogtape continues) and paper to cover the glass on the front. In our tests, the Lodge’s light-colored interior made it much easier to judge the color of the onions and meat browning, and to see the fond developing on the bottom of the pan. I have a very clumsy and heavy handed family but after several months, the doors are still in perfect condition without chipping. Alternatively, it is also perfect for use on fridges, washing machines, radiators, and other household appliances. Unplug your stove from the outlet and move it to an area where it'll be easy to access all sides of the appliance.All of the Dutch ovens we’ve tested performed similarly well at most tasks, including browning onions and baking bread. You can comfortably grip the large handles even with mitts or towels, and the slightly curved base keeps food from getting trapped in the corners, unlike more angular ovens we tested.