Getting ready to use Dutch Oven for first time

Just a light wash with mild soap and water to get dust off and it's good to go. Dry well if you're not using it immediately afterward.

A new oven may seem a bit "rough" even though preseasoned. This is normal. Repeated use is required to build up the smooth surface of carbon so prized in old, well-used Dutch ovens. With proper care, the oven will get even smoother over time.