Basic Care and Cleaning:
Before you use your All-Clad Copper for the first time, wash it thoroughly in hot soapy water with a sponge or dishcloth. Rinse it in hot water and dry thoroughly to prevent spotting.

Preheating:
Most recipes recommend placing All-Clad Copper on a low heat setting for about one minute before adding your ingredients.

Salt Damage:
To avoid small white dots or pits from forming on the stainless steel cooking surface of your copper ware, bring liquids to a boil before adding salt, and then stir the ingredients well. You may choose to add salt after your food has started to cook. Pitting does not interfere with cooking performance but can diminish the beauty of your stainless steel surface.

Preventing Water Spotting:
This is easy, just remember to rinse in hot water and dry with a soft dishcloth immediately.

Discoloration:
Overheating can cause brown or blue stains. Food films if not removed will cause discoloration on your All-Clad when it is reheated. Large amounts of iron content may cause your pot to take on a rusty look.

Cleaning the Stainless Interior of Your Stainless:
Immerse your cookware in warm water. Use a fine powder cleanser such as Bar Keepers Friend, Wenol, Twinkle, Cameo, or Bon Ami and form into a paste. Apply the paste using a soft cloth. Rub the paste in a circular motion spiraling from the center outward. Wash again in hot soapy water, and dry immediately. DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR CLEANSERS WITH CHLORINE BLEACH. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL. Nylon scrubbing pads are safe to use.

Cleaning your All-Clad Copper Exterior:
To remove tarnish and darkening, use a commercial copper cleaner. Rub in a circular motion. Rinse in lukewarm water. We strongly DO NOT recommend dishwasher use, because harsh detergents will darken your All-Clad Cookware.

Important Notes:
1. DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR CLEANSERS WITH CHLORINE BLEACH.
2. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL.
3. DO NOT PUT YOUR ALL-CLAD COPPER IN THE DISHWASHER.
4. DO NOT OVERHEAT YOUR COOKWARE.