Handling & Care :

The correct handling and care of your Melamine buffet

and tableware will enhance the appearance and longevity

of the product in use . The following guide will assist you .

• Handle melamine dinnerware like any quality

dinnerware .

• Clean as soon as possible to help avoid staining and

protein build - up .

• Use only plastic pads or plastic type bristle to remove

dried food .

• Pre - soak melamine products , if necessary , in a high

quality pre - soak dishwashing detergent .

• Immediately remove any damaged or chipped

melamine products from operational use .

• Melamine products can withstand heat up to 212 ° F

( 100 ° C ) .

• Do not use in oven , microwaves or expose to direct

flame , this can cause cracking and blistering from the

heat .

• Do not use with heat lamps , conveyor belts , or plate

warmers .

• The use of serrated knives is not recommended on

melamine products .

• To avoid chipping and scratching , do not strike

melamine products with or on any hard surface while

attempting to remove excess food .

• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners , steel wool , or

metal scouring pads .

• Do not use chlorine bleach or chlorine - based sanitising

solutions when caring for melamine products .

• Only use sanitisers developed for commercial use .

• To avoid chipping and scratching , do not overload

your dishwasher rack .

Melamine is a thermosetting plastic that is strong ,

lightweight and hard with the look and feel of ceramic

product . It is highly break and scratch resistant , but it is

NOT 100 % unbreakable , it can be scratched and broken .

Melamine is often used for dinnerware mixing bowls and

laminated counter tops because it resists acids alkalis

and most food stains

Melamine is hard and smooth and can withstand some

fairly warm temperatures but it does absorb heat and

will soften if it gets too hot While melamine is perfectly

safe when it comes in contact with warm temperatures

melamine is not microwavable

In general melamine products are not designed to

withstand temperatures that exceed 100 C and should

not be submerged in boiling water or placed in the oven

Also , be sure to avoid exposure to hot objects or

prolonged exposure to boiling water . Melamine is suitable

for use over a bain - marie as the water is circa 70 ° C , to

hold food above a temperature of 60 ° C .

Melamine is dishwasher safe ( as long as the water

temperature does not exceed the 100 ° C guidelines ) .

Scouring powder should not be used , as it will scratch

the surface , also never use chlorine bleach on melamine

buffetware .

Destaining

• Periodically presoak melamine products before

dishwashing to prevent staining and to maintain lustre .

• For staining , use an oxygen - releasing compound such

as Dip - It XP ( ECOLAB ) .

• Sponges or woven plastic pads are recommended for

cleaning .

• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners , steel wool , or

metal pot scouring pads to remove food or stains .

Gastronorm Size Guide

Melamine Care Guide

Food pans available in standard Gastronorm sizes

325

1 / 1

2 / 4

5 3 0

162

2 / 3

1 / 3

325

3 5 4 1 7 6

1 / 2

325

2 6 5 2 6 5

1 / 4 1 / 4

162

162

162 162

1 / 3

1 / 6 1 / 6

1 7 6 1 7 6 1 7 6

108 108 108

1 9 1 9 1 9

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