VITACLAY VM7800-5 Operating And Care Instructions page 5

CLAY POT CARE
Unglazed natural clay promotes health by preserving all essential
nutrients and vitamins in your foods. It creates excellent texture and
intensifies flavors of food. However,
• Like any ceramic material, clay pots should not be exposed to
sudden temperature changes.
• The clay pot is considered a consumable part. To promote the
longevity of your cooker and clay pot, keep the pot in 'wet'
cooking conditions (always have some water-based liquid
present in the pot when cooking). Frequent dry heating of the
clay pot causes stresses that may weaken the clay and eventually
lead to damage. Please do not "soak" the clay pot in liquid prior
to cooking.
• Do not pre-heat the clay pot before adding liquids. If clay pot is
hot to the touch, do not add cold or frozen foods. The clay pot
should be at room temperature when adding hot ingredients.
• Allow the clay pot to reach room temperature before adding
very cold or very hot ingredients/liquids.
• Thoroughly wash or sanitize the clay pot and let it dry
completely before storing your VitaClay® in a dry and clean
environment.
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