Portmeirion products are designed to be used and enjoyed with confidence. Our dedicated testing department put all of our products through an extensive and exhaustive series of tests and checks to ensure that you get quality items that are functional, durable and safe. We have compiled the following care and use guidelines to just make sure that you get the very best from our products.

• Portmeirion Ceramic Care
• Fire & Ice Products
• Sophie Conran for Portmeirion
• Glass
• Placemats & Coasters
• Trays
• Wood
• Textiles
• Candle Safety

PORTMEIRION CERAMIC CARE

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

SOPHIE CONRAN FOR PORTMEIRION

We have put together the following care and use guidelines just to make sure you get the very best from your items.

From freezer to oven to table
Every porcelain piece is so strong they go from fully frozen directly into the roasting temperature of your oven and then straight on to your table - even the mugs. Maximum conventional oven temperature 252°C / 486°F / UK Gas Mark 9. The flat bottom pieces, including the low casserole, rectangular roasting dish and round pie dish, can also be used on the electric hob or hotplates (electric, Aga, Rayburn etc) but DO NOT place an empty dish on an electric hob or hot plate or allow contact with naked flames or use on gas hobs (burners).

Dishwasher safe - when the dinner party's over
Every porcelain item can be thrown into the dishwasher after a sumptuous dinner or when the party is over. Then put the dishwasher powder in, turn it on and forget about it. Always follow your dishwasher manufacturer's specific instructions and scrape solid food particles from the dishes 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).

Microwave - for fast, everyday living
Ideal for fast, everyday living, Sophie Conran for Portmeirion ceramic ware can be used in the microwave. Be safe! When microwave cooking the surfaces of the ware may become hot. Please take care when removing the dish from the oven. 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.

GLASS

PLACEMATS & COASTERS

TRAYS

WOOD

TEXTILES