Temuka Pottery – Safe Use Guidelines for Ceramic Cookware

Temuka ceramic bakeware is crafted for everyday oven use and is both beautiful and functional. To ensure long life and safe performance, please follow these usage recommendations:

✅ Safe for:

• Baking dishes such as lasagne, cottage pie, gratins, cobblers, and similar meals where the food fills the dish and heats evenly.
  
• Oven temperatures up to 250°C (480°F) when used correctly.
  
•  Reheating food in a conventional oven.
  
  

 ⚠️ Avoid:

• Placing an empty dish into a hot oven.
  
• Exposing the dish to sudden, extreme temperature changes (e.g., from fridge to oven, or oven to cold surface).
  
• Using on stovetops, under grills, or in microwave ovens. Roasting large cuts of meat or dry vegetables directly.
  
  

🔥Why roasting requires care:
Roasting often involves high heat and uneven distribution of food (e.g., a few large pieces of meat or veg). This can create hot spots, causing thermal stress in the ceramic. By contrast, baking meals that fill the dish allows heat to distribute evenly, reducing risk of cracking.

🍽️ Cleaning & Storage:

• Allow the dish to cool before washing.
• Hand wash recommended, though some pieces are dishwasher safe. 
  
• Avoid stacking heavy items inside without protection.