Le Creuset Classic 3-Ply Stainless Steel Shallow Casserole 26cm – 3.5L

Bring fast, even heating and versatile everyday cooking to your kitchen with the Le Creuset Classic 3-Ply Stainless Steel Shallow Casserole 26cm. With a generous 3.5L capacity and wide cooking surface, this shallow casserole is ideal for shallow-frying, searing, braising and a variety of other dishes.

Its innovative 3-ply construction combines premium-grade stainless steel and aluminium to distribute heat quickly and evenly throughout the pan. The tight-fitting lid helps retain moisture, flavour and nutrients, while the practical design makes it easy to take the casserole straight from the hob or oven to the table.

🍳 Key Features

• Generous 26cm Cooking Surface – Provides plenty of room for shallow-frying, searing, braising and more.
• 3-Ply Construction – Stainless steel and aluminium are bonded into three layers for fast, even heat distribution.
• Fast & Even Heating – Designed for responsive, consistent cooking throughout the pan.
• Moisture-Locking Lid – Helps retain moisture, flavour and nutrients for delicious, nourishing meals.
• Precision Pouring Rim – Practical rim helps make pouring cleaner and easier.
• All Cooktops Compatible – Suitable for all types of cooktops.
• Oven Safe – Suitable for conventional oven use up to 260°C.
• Freezer Compatible – Suitable for freezer storage.
• Dishwasher Safe – Easy to clean after cooking.
• Table-Ready Design – Stylish enough to take directly to the table for serving.
• Lifetime Guarantee – Designed for long-lasting performance.
• Not Microwave Compatible – Do not use in a microwave.

🔥 Fast, Even Cooking

The 3-ply multi-layer construction combines stainless steel with an aluminium core to spread heat quickly and evenly across the entire cooking surface.

This makes the shallow casserole particularly well suited to everyday cooking where precise and consistent heat is important.

🥘 Versatile Shallow Design

The wide, shallow shape provides an excellent cooking surface for:

• Shallow-frying
• Searing meat
• Braising
• Browning vegetables
• One-pan meals
• Family-sized dishes

The accompanying lid helps lock in moisture and flavour, allowing you to create rich and satisfying dishes.

🍽️ From Hob to Table

Suitable for all cooktops, this versatile casserole can also be used in a conventional oven at temperatures up to 260°C.

Once cooking is complete, its attractive stainless steel design makes it suitable for taking directly to the table for serving.

📋 Product Specifications

• Brand: Le Creuset
• Range: Classic 3-Ply Stainless Steel
• Product: Shallow Casserole
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Diameter: 26cm
• Capacity: 3.5L
• Manufactured In: China
• Oven Safe: Up to 260°C
• Suitable for All Cooktops: Yes
• Freezer Compatible: Yes
• Dishwasher Safe: Yes
• Microwave Safe: No
• Guarantee: Lifetime

🧼 Before First Use

1. Remove all labels and packaging.
2. Wash the casserole in warm, soapy water.
3. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
4. When frying for the first time, cover the base with vegetable or corn oil.
5. Heat the oil gently while rotating the casserole to coat the inner side walls.
6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
7. Clean with paper towels.

🧽 Care & Cleaning

Always allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before cleaning. Do not plunge a hot casserole into cold water or fill it with cold water, as sudden temperature changes may damage the surface.

The casserole is dishwasher safe for convenient everyday cleaning.

🍴 A Versatile Everyday Kitchen Essential

The Le Creuset Classic 3-Ply Stainless Steel Shallow Casserole 26cm combines fast, even heat distribution with a generous 3.5L capacity and versatile shallow design. Ideal for everything from searing and shallow-frying to braising and family meals, it's a dependable addition to any modern kitchen.