These Cast iron skillet are suitable for both stovetop and oven for evenly cooking variety of different meals; Cast iron cookware is less smoother than the Non-Stick cookwareHand wash before first use and dry immediately; rub with a light coating of vegetable oil after every washIron deficiency is fairly common worldwide especially among women so cooking food in a cast iron skillet can increase iron content by as much as 20%Its superior heat retention will keep your mouth watering food warm for a long timeAllow cast iron skillet to cool completely before washing them in hot soapy water with a sponge using a regular dish washing liquid soap; it is not dishwasher-safe