WARNING:

- DO NOT USE ON STOVETOP, under a broiler/griller, under a microwave browning element, in a toaster oven, or on or near any other direct heating source such as range heat vents, pilot light, open flames, etc.

- AVOID SUDDEN TEMPERATURE CHANGES. DO NOT add liquid to a hot item, place a hot item on a wet surface, or handle with a or cold cloth. These sudden temperature changes may cause the item to break or shatter.Handle hot items with a dry cloth or potholder.

- DO NOT use to microwave popcorn or to hold or support popcorn bags, microwave convenience foods with special browning wrappers, etc. Some convenience food packaging is designed to heat rapidly in a microwave oven and may cause breakage.

- DO NOT heat an empty vessel in a microwave oven. It may become too hot to handle, crack or break.

- DO NOT heat a small amount of food in larger dish in a microwave oven. It may become too hot to handle, crack or break.

- DO NOT overheat oil or butter in microwave. Use minimum amount of cooking time.

- DO NOT use or repair any item that is chipped, cracked, or severely scratched.Damage items may break or shatter without warning

- DO NOT abuse by dropping or hitting against a hard object.

- DO NOT use abrasive cleanser, scouring pads, or any object that will scratch items

- Place stoneware items on dry placemat or tablecloth to avoid scratching