Various water conditions can cause spotting. High iron content in water may even cause the cookware to take on a discolored or rust-like appearance. To prevent water spots from forming, rinse each pan thoroughly with clear, warm water and dry immediately.

If spots have formed:

• Remove detachable long handles.

• Using warm soapy water, scrub gently with a sponge, dishcloth, nylon net, or plastic pad.

• Do not use harsh scouring powders, cleaners that contain chlorine bleach, or abrasive scrubbing pads, as they will harm the stainless steel.

• If you use a dishwasher, add a rinse agent to minimize spotting.

If cookware pieces are one of the last items you wash, the water can leave sediments on your cookware which, over time, burn onto the cookware.

To remove:
• Rinse your cookware in warm water, leaving a few drops of water.

• Sprinkle in a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser to make a paste-like mixture.

• Using a damp soft cloth or sponge, rub in a circular motion around the cookware exterior.

• Rinse well in hot soapy water to remove all cleanser and dry with clean towel.

• Note: Never use an abrasive cleaner on the outside finish.

• After cooking, the cookware may have a tight water seal which will lock the cover onto the cookware and make it difficult to remove.

• If this happens, add a few drops of water to the area where the cover meets the cookware, and reheat the cookware on low heat until the cover loosens enough to rotate and remove easily.

• The bottom or the inside of one of your pieces of cookware may turn gold or blue at some point. Don't panic - this change in appearance only means that high heat has been used for an excessive amount of time.

• You can scorch anything, even Lifetime® Cookware, simply by using high heat. Remember, you haven't hurt the cookware. It is still sanitary and will cook efficiently and safely.

• Please note: It is never necessary to set your burner to the highest heat, even when boiling water.

• Sometimes, a slight residue may remain on the cookware after cooking and cleaning. This will appear as a white film, primarily sodium cooked out of foods or calcium deposits that the dishwasher may not remove.

• To remove, rinse the pan with warm tap water, leaving only a few drops. Sprinkle a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser to make a paste-like mixture. Using a dry paper towel, rub in a circular motion. Rinse well in hot soapy water to remove all cleanser and dry with a clean towel.

• Undissolved salt and/or acidic foods left to sit in your cookware can cause white spots, referred to as “pitting”. This will not affect the cooking performance of the cookware and is not considered a product failure.

• To prevent pitting, salts should be added to the food after the cooking temperature is reached.

• When boiling water, add salt after it has reached its boiling point and keep stirring until it has dissolved.

• Lifetime® Cookware is made to be used, not pampered! You may use anything on the inside bottom of your cookware, even a mixer. You will scratch it, but you will not hurt the cooking ability of the cookware.

• If food particles remain on the inside of the cookware, simply rinse the utensil with warm tap water and drain excess water, leaving only a few drops. Sprinkle a small amount of non-abrasive cleanser to make a paste-like mixture. Using a dry paper towel, rub in a circular motion. Rinse well in hot soapy water to remove all cleanser and dry with a clean towel.

• To keep the cookware attractive on the outside, never use an abrasive on the outside finish.

• This can occur when the cookware is used at very high heat. Always begin cooking over medium heat, and then reduce to low for the remainder of the cooking period.

• Make sure you are using a chlorine-free detergent when cleaning your cookware. Using certain cleansers, especially in the dishwasher, can also cause the finish to become dull.