This is a natural product made from selected soapstone. It should be prepared for use by following the procedure below. This curing procedure is only necessary before first use in order to ensure a long and trouble free life.

· Grease the product all over, inside and out, with vegetable oil.

· Fill it with water at room temperature and place it in a cool oven.

· Set the oven temperature at 350º F and bake for two hours.

· After the two hours, turn off the oven and leave the product inside until the oven cools down.

· Repeat this process once more (do not forget to grease the product again).

· When the oven has cooled from the second cure, remove the product from the oven and wash and rinse it.

· The product is now ready for use.

Important notes:

- When using soapstone kitchenware products avoid sudden changes in temperature and avoid direct flame heating of stone. Avoid direct contact with flat Cook-top surfaces. A steel type trivet can be used to elevate cookware from these surfaces.

- Some soapstone products, such as frying-pans and pizza plates do not lend themselves to a water-based curing procedure. In these cases, we recommend using a lower temperature (300º F) and baking the product twice after greasing.

· The manufacturer and his agents shall not be responsible for breakage or failure of the products resulting from failure to cure or miss-use of the products.