Well, it looks like  you caught us in a fib… sort of. While it’s true, meals have been crafted in clay for centuries, we do feel that we’ve created something a bit different… or maybe “newer” would be a better term. Here’s why:

1. Kaolin Clay - Simply put, it’s stronger, smoother, healthier, saves energy, and has superior retention qualities - heat, moisture, nutrients, & flavor - than any other material we tested. 
2. Kaolin Clay Glaze - Most glazes contain chemical agents that “leach” into your food, so we developed our own glaze that’s crafted from the same amazing material it coats. And of course, we take every measure to ensure safety. Our materials are independently, third-party tested for heavy metals like lead and cadmium, PFAS, and other forever chemicals and found to be clean, safe, and sustainable. 
3. Versatility - The 4QT Claypot has a beautifully functional low-profile design. Enjoy crafting your favorite recipes with 8 Preset Functions, or use your Claypot as a Dutch oven, a serving dish (fire-to-oven), leftover storage, or turn your lid upside-down for a neat, compact, easy to store appliance. It’s also dishwasher safe! 
4. Generational Durability - On the MOHS hardness scale - which rates the hardness of materials from 1 to 10 - the Claypot and Lid rate at 8.5, while standard non-stick coated aluminum rates at 2.5. For some reference, a human fingernail rates at  2.5, and a granite countertop rates between 8 and 9 (with diamonds at 10). Taken care of properly, the Claypot and Lid will last for decades.

Your new Claypot is a roomy 4 quarts, perfect for a 4 lb roast or pork shoulder, a whole, medium chicken, loads of rice, and plenty more. Big enough to feed a crowd, but not so big that it hogs up all of your kitchen space.

Yes, the exterior of the Claypot Oven - including the Base, Claypot, and Lid - can get warm during use. Please keep children and pets away, and use care when you are working around the unit. Also ensure that the Claypot Oven is placed on an even, secure surface during use.

Please not that the default temperature settings for Slow Cook and Sear/Sauté are High. If you intent to use either mode in Low, you will have to change the setting by using the Temperature Arrows.

Slow Cook Low will perform much like any traditional slow cooker, however, Slow Cook High will cook much faster. Please view our Kalua Pork recipe HERE for an example.

Yes. It is perfectly safe to store leftovers in the Claypot and Lid - and they fit nicely, too. However, since Kaolin Clay is a natural insulator, we do suggest that you let your dish cool beforehand.

The MAGNIFIQUE Claypot Oven boasts 8 handy functions: Slow Cook, Braise, Sear/Sauté, Keep Warm, White Rice, Brown Rice, Oats, and Pasta. In our MAGNIFIQUE Test Kitchen, we’ve whipped up flavor-rich soups, stews, fork-tender meats, fluffy rice, perfect al dente pasta, and munch, munch more.

The bottom of the Claypot Oven does get warm during cooking, so it's best to prepare meals in a safe, clutter-free spot. When it's time to serve, you can place the Claypot directly on your table, but we recommend using a trivet or pot holder to keep your table protected. Safety and style, all in one.

Yes, you can use the Keep Warm mode on the table, but thanks to the natural insulation of Kaolin Clay, it's not always necessary. The Claypot and Lid retain heat like a champ, keeping your food warm and fresh. For longer serving times, we do recommend keeping the Claypot Oven plugged in on a safe, level countertop while using the Keep Warm function.

Unless using the Sear/Sauté Mode, we strongly urge you to always use the Claypot Oven with the lid in place to avoid injury. Safety first, deliciousness second.

Please do not fill the Claypot all the way to the top. Overfilling can cause liquids to drip into the Claypot Oven Base and create an electrical hazard. 

No, the Claypot Oven does not have a delayed start function.

While the Claypot Oven can support high temperatures and is oven safe, we do not recommend using it on an open flame.

Nope. Our Claypot shines as a stew pot, casserole dish, Dutch oven, and “munch” more, but it’s all pure clay, no metal core. So, no induction cooktops, but plenty of other uses!