Good for 550°F in the oven
Caraway ceramic fry pan
- Listed price
- $125
- Checked
- Oct 2, 2026
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Guide: oven limits
How hot can it go?
The pan, the lid, the handle and the coating can each have a different limit. The lowest one is your real limit.
- 400°F
- HexClad's glass lids, whatever the pan can take
- 550°F
- Caraway's ceramic pans
Makers' product pages, read Oct 2, 2026. See source
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Stated oven limits, October 2, 2026
| Cookware | Pan | Lid |
|---|---|---|
| HexClad Hybrid fry pans1 | 500°F (set summary); 900°F (feature list) | Tempered glass, 400°F |
| Caraway ceramic fry pan and set2 | 550°F | Not stated by the source |
| Le Creuset Signature Round Dutch Oven3 | 500°F | The page's FAQ addresses the knob; check it for your knob |
| Lodge cast iron and carbon steel4 | No number stated on the pages read; made for ovens, campfires and grills | Not applicable |
| Source | Maker product pagesRead Oct 2, 2026 | Maker product pagesRead Oct 2, 2026 |
Makers' own statements. Where a maker gives two numbers, use the lower one until the maker confirms.
Why the lid is usually the limit
Glass lids and plastic or phenolic knobs tolerate less heat than metal. HexClad's pans are stated to at least 500°F but its glass lids to 400°F1. For a bread loaf at 450°F with the lid on, that lid is the problem, not the pan.
If a recipe needs a covered pot above the lid's limit, use a metal lid or foil, or check the maker's FAQ: Le Creuset's product page includes a question on whether the knob is oven-safe3.
"PFAS-free" and the law
HexClad says its ceramic nonstick is free from PTFE and forever chemicals; Caraway says its coating is made without PTFE, PFOA and PFAS; Lodge says its cookware is made without PFAS124. These are the makers' statements; we have not tested them.
Since January 1, 2025, Minnesota law has prohibited selling cookware that contains intentionally added PFAS in the state, defining cookware broadly (pots, pans, skillets, baking sheets, utensils and more)5. Other states have their own rules; check your state.
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Good for 500°F pans, 400°F glass lids
HexClad Hybrid pans
- Hybrid Deep Sauté Pan with Lid, 7 quart
- $229
- Hybrid Fry Pan with Lid, 12 inch
- $199
- Hybrid Wok with Lid, 14 inch
- $219
- Checked
- Oct 2, 2026
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Also on HexClad's site
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