i bought the Flora dinnerware set at Costco. I had it in storage. Now the bowls are peeling, are they safe to use?
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That I could not tell you. I know you are not suppose to use them in the microwave so I haven't and I have not had any trouble with mind. I also don't have a dishwasher so my set looks like new and I have had them for over a year.. Maybe if you could write the maker them might be able to answer that question but I would be hesitant to use them myself.
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sorry, mine is still in a box...but if it is peeling I would not use it and would contact the maker.
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Costco has a great return policy. Return them to Costco for your money back.
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The only stained bowl I had was due to a college student eating pasta & sauce and it was left unwashed for well, a very long time. I have heated soups and pastas with sauce in bowls and on plates and washed or rinsed them directly after use and haven't had any problems with mine staining. I have had mine for a few years now and they've gone thru many uses- dishwasher runs and microwave, and they are holding up very nicely for us. I have salad size plates/ dinner size plates/ at least 10 bowls. I love the light weight to them and versatility of microwave/dishwasher use.
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I have not put them in a microwave but I can tell you this, they are fragile. I purchased two sets and I now only have 2 dinner plates left, the rest have cracked and broken. And many of the salad plates have chips along the edges now. Quite fragile IMHO. I'm not one who is prone to be careful with my dinner ware, but I do feel they were kinda pricey seeing as how they are so easily damaged.
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We have an old (more than 10 years) set of Calphalon that looks ever bit as new as the one I bought Christmas. With almost daily use since last Christmas, I have noticed absolutely none of the problems you are asking about. Mine is rinsed in the sink and then put in the dishwasher. If it is "spotting" we use "Barkeepers Friend". It still looks brand new. I think you will be proud of your purchase if your decision is to buy this cookware.
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I have been looking at these same bowls and found the description on amazon lacking. I found info about these on a competitor's site. The bowls are 18/10 stainless and are dishwasher-safe. The plastic lids are BPA-free and are safe on the top shelf of the dishwasher. Hope that helps you out.
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My pleasure! My daughter-in-law loves her pyrex sets especially since she read some chemicals can leach onto left-over foods stored in plastic containers in the refrigerator. Also, we always know they are clean and there is no residue from different foods. Have a good day!!
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It is not recommended. They are so easy to hand wash, I don't mind. I quests the ceramic could get scratched in the dishwasher. I love them.
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I disposed of those materials sometime ago. However, in examing the cookware and covers I see no reason why they would not be dishwasher safe. The material, coatings and construction are certainly similar to other items that are dishwasher compatible. If I had a dishwasher I would not hesitate to place them in it for cleaning, the problem would be one of geometry--size and shape rather that material compatibility. I wash them in a sink with exceptionally hot water, the water heater temperature is set at 160F to 180F which is higher than 120F that is normally recommend for safety purposes.
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There is no way to get those plates on the top shelf. I washed the sets when I first got them on the top and bottom shelf. I used the delicate(China) cycle and did the no heat drying. They came out great. I don't want plastic wear that I can't dishwash! The colors are beautiful.
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These bowls are meant to be disposable but you can easily hand wash them and reuse them at least once. I would not put them in a dishwasher.
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It is a bit annoying. But you should be removing the bowls and cleaning off the top of it at least once a day anyways because it is wood and you don't want it to get waterlogged. I wrote a review about this before, if you're going to put food in there make sure that it's in a container because the water will drop down from the bowls and the food will grow mold, just an f.y.i. Product is definitely aesthetically pleasing but a little maintenance is required.
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I checked all four bowls and they do not indicate whether they are dishwasher safe. However, I use the bowls several times a week and always put them in the dishwasher and I've had no problem. Knock on wood they look as good as new.
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I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with your cookware. If you purchased this second set thru QVC, they may take it back,although I don't know how long ago you made your purchase or perhaps it's just this one particular piece and lid that you can have replaced, I would contact QVC since you bought the cookware through them. I personally have not had any issues at all with my cookware, I have been delighted since I took them out of the box. I hope you can get your situation resolved! Lori
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Hi Russell, there is no verification that I could find but there are millions of pet bowls out there, if it worries you so much or is such a big issue for you then buy a different type. My dogs have been using theirs for quite some time now, the bowls go in the dishwasher, they look really cute and the ants don't get into their food. Best wishes Sarah
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Microwave Safe * Oven Safe * Dishwasher Safe...this is what is shown on the Amazon page and the bottoms of the set that I purchased. I choose not to use these in the microwave or dishwasher. The filigree on the pattern I bought is gorgeous and dishwasher chemicals can stain patterns. There is a warning in the box with the set that advises against using dishwasher with lemon-based detergent because of the acids that can stain or etch the pattern. I hand wash, them. I want them to last a long time
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My wife actually got them apart. Try soaking them in hot, then cold water. Particularly cold (icy) water on the inside and very hot on the outside bowl. Be patient and repeat. Use a thin knife. Plastic or something flimsyer than the bowls, and work to pry them apart. Really have to be patient or you'll break them. Wife said she spent all day working on them. I think the detergent idea from the other poster is good too. That stuff is slippery and should loosen them up.
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Hi Demetria,I ordered 8 of these and 2 of them were already cracked when they arrived. I have some older ones that are really strong and I thought these would be exactly the same, but the plastic is cheaper and more brittle. I think little ceramic dishes may be okay though. We use them for large orders at my workplace so they would not hold up for us.