USAGE
China must not be subjected to extreme changes in temperature or exposed to a naked flame.

Never pour boiling water into a cold piece of china. First warm the piece and then allow water to go off the boil before pouring into the cup, pot, etc.

Plates and serving dishes can be warmed before use in an oven or on a hotplate at a temperature of no more than 200°F.

Tableware with gold or platinum trim must not be used in a microwave.

Fine bone china should not be used for cooking purposes.

WASHING
It is recommended that your China is washed by hand but it will be safe with occasional use in a dishwasher, provided that the temperature does not exceed 150 degrees F/60 degrees C (a WARM wash) and that a mild liquid detergent is used – DO NOT USE dishwasher tablets or granular detergent.

Scouring pads or abrasive washing agents must not be used. Soaking in warm water before washing will remove most stains or hardened on particles.

STORAGE AND GENERAL CARE
When storing plates, try not to slide them over one another as this may cause tiny scratches in the glaze. The surface used on tableware is hard, however, the front of one plate can be scratched by the back of another so care should be taken when stacking and we recommend that a paper napkin is placed between each plate.

Cups should not be stored or hung from a cup hook, or stacked, as this may weaken the handles.