Care & Use

ICON® Cookware has a cooking surface unlike any other for several reasons:

1) Its 98% iron core evenly retains and distributes heat thereby providing better temperature control than stainless steel or aluminum.

2) The ICON patented metallurgical process that embeds a natural, super-hard ceramic like surface into the pan’s iron core is more durable than cast iron.  Its surface is not a coating and will not rust, peel or come off.

3) The ICON cooking surface is safe and eco-friendly. No chemicals, leaching or peeling.

4) ICON Cookware is safe for all cooktops including glass and induction. It is oven, broiler and grill safe up to 800°F.

5) Its ability to attain and retain high heat is perfect for browning, searing, maximum caramelization, fond and promoting that ever delicious flavor enhancing Maillard reaction. 

6) ICON Cookware weighs 30% less than cast iron.

7) Its cast stainless steel handle stays cool.

You can learn how to season your ICON® pan by watching the video “How to Season Your ICON Skillet” on our video page or you can continue with the steps below:

1) Prior to first use wash the pan in hot soapy water, rinse and dry.

2) Heat the pan on high heat, then add 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

3) Once the oil is hot, use paper towels to evenly spread the oil over the interior of the pan. Using the same oily paper towels, very lightly wipe the exterior of the pan (if you have a glass cooktop, do not oil the exterior flat bottom of the pan). Then, with a clean paper towel,  wipe off all excess oil from the interior and exterior of the pan.

4) Place the pan back on the burner at medium-high heat for approximately 25 minutes or until the pan appears to be dry inside and out.

5) Your ICON® pan is now ready to use. The more you use it, the better it will perform.

Yes! ICON® Cookware is metal tool safe. Its surface is not a coating – it will not rust, peel or come off.

Cleaning your ICON® pan is easy! After cooking, use a metal spatula to remove any baked on food particles, then use a paper towel to wipe the pan both inside and out. If any food particles remain on the pan, rinse the pan in hot water and use a bristle brush to remove any remaining food particles. Dry the pan before storing.

You can place your ICON® pan in the dishwasher; however, washing it in the dishwasher, scrubbing it with metal scouring pads or soaking it in hot soapy water will remove the pan’s seasoning and the pan will need to be re-seasoned prior to next use.

Slide the silicone handle cover, with the ICON® logo facing up, onto the pan handle until the holes of the cover and handle line up evenly. If the cover is not sliding on easily, spread a drop of mild liquid soap over the handle and then gently slide the cover onto the handle.

ICON® Cookware has a 25-year warranty for consumer use and a 5-year warranty for commercial use. The warranty does not cover warped pans caused by misuse such as quenching a hot pan in cold water and/or leaving an empty pan on a hot burner for an extended period of time. If used properly you will enjoy many years of delectable cooking with your ICON® Cookware!