Chipping How chip resistant is this after years of use? I saw a some more complaints on the Lodge dutch oven about chipping.
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Le creuset Ovens are more resistant to chipping (I have a 43 year old one ) but lodge are long lasting - Le Creuset have a lifetime guarantee. There are now many rival companies and most are cheaper but only LC has this guaranteeMore on French ovens from frenchovens.org with comparisons.
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I have had several pieces of LC for a few years now...like three years. I take care not to knock them around the kitchen, wash them carefully in the sink, etc, and have not had any trouble with chipping. Also, LC has a great warranty against manufacturing defects.
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The chipping on the bottom of the inside of a Le Creuset dutch oven comes from over heating the pan on the stove top, for example -- when searing meat for roasting. I learned this too late for my first piece, but I've since learned that this cookware should never be used on anything more than medium direct heat because it absorbs and retains the heat which causes the cracking and chipping of the enamel. I keep my heat dial on no more than the 5 (out of 11) and have not had any further problems. Regular use in the oven for baking or roasting doesn't cause chipping since the heat is indirect. I use my pot everyday for just about everything except frying eggs. I love it. :) The chipping on the bottom of the inside of a Le Creuset dutch oven comes from over heating the pan on the stove top, for example -- when searing meat for roasting. I learned this too late for my first piece, but I've since learned that this cookware should never be used on anything more than medium direct heat because it absorbs and retains the heat which causes the cracking and chipping of the enamel. I keep my heat dial on no more than the 5 (out of 11) and have not had any further problems. Regular use in the oven for baking or roasting doesn't cause chipping since the heat is indirect.... » Read More The chipping on the bottom of the inside of a Le Creuset dutch oven comes from over heating the pan on the stove top, for example -- when searing meat for roasting. I learned this too late for my first piece, but I've since learned that this cookware should never be used on anything more than medium direct heat because it absorbs and retains the heat which causes the cracking and chipping of the enamel. I keep my heat dial on no more than the 5 (out of 11) and have not had any further problems. Regular use in the oven for baking or roasting doesn't cause chipping since the heat is indirect. I use my pot everyday for just about everything except frying eggs. I love it. :) « Show Less
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I have had 3 of these cookers; they last about 10 years.Don't try and make it something it is not (a barbeque grill).Wood chunks will too big for them to burn correctly; just stay with the chips.Use it only as a smoker with top closed.
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I've had one of these knives for about a year without it chipping off. They are made really well. I did attempt to use one of them to chip through some frozen solid spinach one time and the coating did slightly chip. I don't know what it's made of but they work and don't rust
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I have both sizes of dutch ovens, and neither one has rusted or has any issues at all. The porcelain interior is very easy to clean. I use Bon Ami which works extremely well without scratching the surface. I do not put in the dishwasher.
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Gee, I don't know, never had that happen. It's made of cast iron..... and the mfg co (Lodge) coats their ironware with an oil and bakes it on. You might want to check with Lodge (online maybe) and see what they tell you. Send them a photo of the edge you are concerned about, maybe.
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I am sorry to read about the problems other buyers are having with the cracking of these pots. I've now been using mine since 2007 or so and it's as solid as ever - and I use it often - on the stove more often than in the oven. I wonder what type of stove others are using - mine is a glass top (electric) - perhaps the pots don't stand up to gas stoves like they should? Just a thought. At any rate, the seller should stand behind what they sell and that is disappointing.
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Our pot is at least 3 years old and we have not had any peeling or chipping. We use it often and always wash it by hand. Have hou contacted the manufacturer?
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I have used mine for a couple of years. I have not experienced any issues. I am a decent cook but by no means a professional.
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Dutch ovens are great for lots of stuff. Anything from pasta sauce to stews and soups. You can also deep-fry in it, and bake things, like bread. Because it's cast iron the heat distribution is always generally even, and because it's iron, it retains heat quite well. For frying, it's easier to clean than an electric deep-fryer, even if you do need a bit of extra "tech" to go with it - basically you should have a candy/frying thermometer and a splatter shield, preferably. Fried chicken in a cast iron dutch oven comes out spectacular, as does a good beef stew or fresh marinara sauce. Can also make killer baked beans, too. Also it's handy for pot roasts, roast chicken, roast duck...the list goes on. Also, unlike with aluminum or steel pots, you can toss this right on the campfire if you do that outdoorsy thing, and slow cook there too. It's one of the original kitchen multitaskers, heh. You may also wish to look at the enameled versions. To clarify: this is basically the same pot that you see if you've ever watched food network, and they're cooking/roasting meat or veggies in a large and colorful enameled pot - those are cast iron too, actually. The Lodge one is that dutch oven naked. The enamel does add some convenience, (washing it in soap won't destroy the coating for instance), but you pay a hefty price for it. Le Creuset is one of the more famous makers, if you wanted to check out some examples. They work great, don't get me wrong, but I've never wanted to pay $200+ for a dutch oven, though Lodge makes cheaper enameled ones now. Plain 'ol cast iron works just as well for the most part, though the enamel has its perks, for sure. I consider them fairly interchangeable, but I imagine in particulars they may not be. I haven't owned any of the Le Creuset stuff (but I've used it - its nice), so I don't know which is better long-term, ultimately. Both will probably outlive you by quite a bit, though, so would be a good investment. I defer to people with more enameled dutch oven experience than I, though. :)
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nope... I've used it a lot...put it through the dishwasher... dropped it in the sink...so far no chips.
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no, no chipping. very durable, easy to clean (I have 2 of them and like them very much)
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Well, I've had my sets for about 8 years now, but you can't tell I've had them that long; no scratches, no chips, no burnt marks no nothing. I have burnt vegetables to black charcoal inside my pots several times, it peels right off after soaking the pot in hot soapy water overnight. There is no non-stick coating on this line of cook ware. People are mistaken. It's all made together in one piece, made of a special type of material that's non-stick, it's not a coating like Teflon. So there is no peeling or scraping off. I use my skillets, pots on a regular basis. There is a possibility for the pots, pans or skillets to chip, but it's gotta be from something really hard, that caused the chipping and if it chips you can see the metal all the way through. On one of my orders the skillet was chipped, so I sent it right back and received another. No matter what your this line of bake ware is always replaceable with the company, despite when or where you purchased it.
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Hi Donna... I've never placed any of the pieces in the oven but have used in the microwave without any issues. I've also found the edges, at lest on my set of cups, to be sensitive to chipping. Something you might want be aware of. Besides that, I am reasonably satisfied with the set.
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I have been cautious about putting anything hot on it. I've set a mug of hot coffee on it for several minutes with no harm. My biggest concerns are chipping and staining. I've had to fix three chips so far (I painted in July). I wish I had gone with a darker color than white diamond because any time it comes into contact with any coloring (mustard...) it's an instant stain that I can't figure out how to get out.
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I bought standard black drain pieces at Menards. I was worried that they might chip, but my plumber said that the kind of finish used should hold up well. After using the sink for a number of months now, I agree with his assessment -- there's no indication that they will chip.
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The coating typically doesn't chip off. You do want to make sure you are only using plastic or wooden utencils with the pots and pans as metal will cause damage. If you have been caring for the pots and pans properly and did not use metal, you can exchange under warranty any pots or pans that are having an issue. Please reach our customer service at 800) 481-6087
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I bought mine with a chip in the enamel from a reputable, discount home store a few years back. The chip is probably why it was at that store with a discount. I haven't noticed the chip getting any bigger, but I've also hardly used it and it mostly sits on the stove as decor.