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
571