Are the plates clean, or do they need to be hand washed before first-time use?
2031343
They are packaged like paper plates or Chinet plates are. Very strong and durable.
679493
No. The set should be washed by hand with a gentle scrubber/sponge & dried immediately per the instructions that come with it. You need to let them cool first, & they're pretty easy to clean.
1241953
I also use top shelf in Dishwasher. Occasionally when by hand, they feel like other plastics. Use a little vinegar in bowl to cut oily feeling. I love these plates for our 19 month old.
1026970
I've only washed them by hand.....they are waxy material so clean very easily.....just discolor a bit with cooking.
639850
I do not own a dishwasher, but they are easy to hand wash. And no problems with leftover food scraps.
1757432
So far I have only washed it by hand, but it's supposed to be top shelf dishwasher safe. Hope this helped. Cheers!
1553342
So far no, used them once and washed them by hand. Afraid the heat from the dishwasher could damage the copper plating?
895100
I have had my set for a couple of years now and I only hand wash them. They say you can put them in the dishwasher but I'm not so sure that they would look as good if you do. I have also found that they clean up very easily by hand so why risk it. Just a side note: I have discovered that to get off any "staining" to the inside of the pan you can soak the pan in a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water for about five minutes and they look good as new.
2001299
I dishwashed mine, top rack. They made it through the wash just fine, though I felt they got cleaner with hand-washing.
284609
The packaging (by the company) includes a note saying not to use the dishwasher. We have been hand washing ours. They are a quick rinse job and repellant to food grime, so the job is easy. I don't want to use the dishwasher in case the nice dirt-repelling finish comes off.
36886
I wash mine by hand. They will chip easily, so I wouldn't take the chance in the dishwasher.
29763
No, these need to be hand washed. I love these pans and it's not a problem to wash them by hand.
1847908
While it is BPA free, the material is not thick enough to go into dishwasher, I think. I wash them by hand (easily done).
1338539
I think so but not entirely sure, I would hand wash them anyways to prevent getting chipped by other dishes. They are really lovely when they arrive.
679013
Yes, Katie. They are dishwasher safe. Love these dishes. Do not chip or show scratches. Guests always comment on how great they look.
1415828
I believe they said hand wash, but I have run them on the top shelf of my dishwasher with no issues :)
1256281
They are dishwasher safe. The one thing I've noticed about using them in the microwave is they tend to absorb all the heat instead of heating up the food. So the plate is hot but the food isn't.