Before you start cooking in the cooker pan, fill the pan with water or buttermilk for 2 days, which gives the pan better strength. You can serve that water or buttermilk with the meal. Then wash with clean water.
After you wash does not straight way put the cooker on the stove. Allow it to dry for a while.
While you wash, soak the cooker in boiled water for about an hour to retain its strength and then use sponge to clear stains.
It is advised to check the lid is properly tight before use.
