PORTMEIRION CERAMIC CARE

All Portmeirion ceramic products are designed to fit our busy everyday lives and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

COOKWARE (FIRE & ICE)

Each piece in the Fire & Ice range is designed to be beautiful, practical and long lasting. This extensive oven to tableware range boasts unrivalled strength and durability and can be used directly on a range hot plate, electric and halogen hobs, and even a gas flame. The insulating properties of ceramic also mean that this piece will keep food hotter for longer. Completely freezer-to-oven safe, freezer-to-microwave safe and dishwasher safe, Fire & Ice makes the perfect choice for modern living.

All Fire & Ice products come in special Fire & Ice packaging and are labeled accordingly.

Key features:

• Microwave safe - In line with microwave oven manufacturers it is recommended that Portmeirion ceramic products should only be used in a microwave oven when they contain food or liquids. Microwave ovens should not be used to 'warm' empty ceramicware items
• Dishwasher safe
• Freezer to oven safe
• Freezer to microwave safe
• Scratch resistant
• Easy to clean non-stick surface
• Oven proof to 260°C / 500°F / Gas Mark 9

Suitable for:

• Oven
• Gas hob
• Halogen hob
• Electric hot plate
• Range hot plate

COOKWARE (EARTHENWARE)

Portmeirion's cookware (earthenware) is a great way to cook a variety of foods and is designed to be beautiful whilst also being strong and durable. Cookware (earthenware) performs at temperatures usually used when cooking. Maximum conventional oven temperature up to 170°C / 340°F / UK Gas Mark 3.

DO NOT allow contact with naked flames or use on gas hobs (burners).

Cookware Care

• When using under a grill allow at least 5cms / 2½ inches between the top of the dish and the heat source.
• When cooking is recommended that the dish is at least half full with food.
• Portmeirion ceramicware will remain hotter for longer, keeping food hotter for longer, so always use oven mitts when handling dishes that have come out of the oven.
• Allow dishes to cool for a short time before placing into water for washing.
• Don't place items taken straight from a hot oven onto unprotected, wet or cold work surfaces.

PORTMEIRION TABLEWARE

Designed for modern day living, the complete Portmeirion tableware range is 'Oven-to-Tableware'. It has been designed to perform at temperatures normally used when cooking i.e. up to 170°C / 340°F / UK Gas Mark 3.

Tableware Tips

• Try to heat items gradually
• Don't take items directly from the freezer and place them into a hot oven.
• Don't place empty ware into a hot oven.
• Don't place the ware onto a direct source of heat such as a hob.

HOW TO WASH YOUR PORTMEIRION
All Portmeirion ceramicware is easy to clean either by hand using conventional hand-wash detergents or by using a dishwasher. When you wash your Portmeirion ware in the dishwasher there are a number of steps that you should take in order to ensure that your ware is cleaned properly whilst remaining in pristine condition:

• Follow the manufacturer's specific instructions for your particular dishwasher.
• Scrape solid food particles from your Portmeirion plates and bowls, before loading into the machine.
• Load the baskets with the dirty articles as follows:
  • Do not overload the baskets and make sure that the items do not touch each other.
  • Lightly soiled and smaller items should be stacked in the upper basket.
  • Cups and mugs should be stacked upside down in the upper basket.
  • Heavily soiled items and larger plates, casseroles and other large cookware items should all be placed in the lower basket.
  • Cutlery should be stacked in the cutlery basket. Knives, forks and spoons should be mixed up and loaded with their handles downwards.
• Ensure that the spray arms can rotate and that nothing will prevent them from rotating.
• Select the correct programme for the wash load. (Advice on programme selection can be found in manufacturer's instruction book).