HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR POTTERY

Cascadia Stoneware is lead free, microwave, oven & dishwasher safe.  Following these basic guidelines will ensure many years of use with your stoneware pottery.

Avoid Thermal Shock:  Sudden changes in temperature and uneven heat can cause cracking.

• Room temp dishes can be placed directly in a 350 degree oven.  Ingredients must also be room temp and evenly coat the bottom of the dish.  Gradually bring up to temp when baking over 350 degrees and avoid temps over 475.
• Broiling and heating large platters is not recommended.
• Do not place pottery directly on stove top or over open flame.
• Do not place a hot dish in cold water or directly in to the refrigerator
• Freezing temps will not damage stoneware, however, freezing liquids should be avoided because expansion may cause cracking.

Cleaning:  

• Dishwasher and hand washing safe will scotch pads.  Brillo with care; may cause scratching.
• Freshen stained bottoms with fine grained sand paper.  Never use sand paper on glazed surface.

Gereral Care:  Stoneware should be used gently on other hard surfaces such as granite counter   tops and porcelain sinks.

CAUTION:  Pottery gets hot when heated in the oven and microwave.  Use caution and hot pads when neeeded.