I lost the instructions for my bowls, but I have painted them all. It has been over 24 hours since then. Can I still bake them, or will it ruin them?
1841073
You can actually download the instructions on the manufacturer website. http://www.mindware.com/resources/docs/instructions/56003.pdf It says to allow 24 hours to dry. then preheat the oven to 225 and bake on a baking sheet for 30 minutes. After 30 min turn the oven off and let the porcelain cool in the oven prior to removing.
1841074
I haven't baked my daughter's bowls yet, but the instructions don't say anything about not baking the bowls past 24 hrs, so my guess is the bowls will be fine.
1841075
Yes, you are suppose to bake them at 225 for one hour 24 hours after they have been painted.
2256616
I just got my user manual out and sure enough, it says not to put the bowls in any heated area, stoves, ovens, microwaves. I would not have thought it to be a problem, so good to know.
16308
I wipe a little sesame or olive oil on them with a paper towel and put them on a cookie sheet and bake them in the oven at 375 to 400 degrees, and then handle them with oven mitts. Don't bake them any higher the oil will start to smoke. The wooden bases hold up very nice, iterated them with a little bit of oil when I first got the bowls. The bowls do turn black with age and if seasoned right are non stick.
2042816
I've had a few for a loooong time. I think they've all been microwaved at some point and they are all fine but one. On one the coating bubbled up after microwaving, so I wouldn't risk it.
381187
Yeah, that's why they encourage you to do so outdoors.. I don't know if there's something wrong with mine, but it takes a very long time to bake the moisture out of it. I've left it in for 5-6 hours and it's still full of moisture (maybe it's a FL problem??)
1171805
In my opinion there is no problem putting the porcelaine back in the oven after touch-ups. Just put the object in a cold oven and set temp and timer as usual. I let my paint sit for 24 hours before baking.
299725
Don't use a paint - it might peel off in your food. Just polish them or re-electroplate them with a hobby plating kit.
503612
I rub it down with olive oil and bake it in at a low heat for half hour or more. I also store my pieces in the oven so if room permits, they bake along with what ever else is in the oven. I haven't noticed anything going bad, but I do use mine quiet often so the heat will kill anything.
2137297
I have the exact same problem!! If I could return it I would. Not sure if I should throw it away or try cooking them twice? How long have you had yours?
2282231
I bake mine at 300 degrees F for 6-7 min depending on how crispy your want them. My husband likes the 6 min and my grandkids like the 7 min as they like to hear them crunch. They never stick and I don't scrub them when we are done. Just wipe with a paper towel and stack and put away. Enjoy Kathleen
228377
24 hours AFTER painted - place in oven one hour @ 175 degrees. A second curing a few hours later is sometimes helpful.Any contact with food in either direction is bad. (part to food / food to part)Make sure wife is out of town.Cook 2 or 3 pizzas one after another to help disguise smell.
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From both of those failed attempts sound like you are cooking them too long. Adjust your cooking time down by half and then add 30 sec to a min until they come out the way you like them. Also, you need to remember they will continue cooking for a min or two after you remove them from the microwave. You are adding some water, aren't you?
1663152
Nothing is removed or opened, even when you bake it in the oven. I place mine in the linen closet and within 2 days the color turns blue so I've decided not to purchase these anymore. They don't last with the humidity we have in Hawaii and not worth reheating them in the oven.
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We used our Chinook Trekker Set camping this summer. Biscuits were a problem and left residue that will NOT come out regardless of the scrubbing (short of steel wool which would ruin the Anodized coating). The bottoms got blackened, but I'm not sure if this is a problem or even avoidable. Since then I've learned you are supposed to cook over COALS not open flames... WHOOPS. I'm sure it would have been fine had I known that little fact.
166361
No, not that I recall. At least nothing lasting. But, unfortunately, I have to take back my positive comment about the product. When we hand washed the first bowl, some of the paint came off!!! I followed the directions exactly.
37871
Not sure why you would want to... also not sure I am qualified to answer that as I assume there must be some sort of outcome you are trying not to have based on previous experience? Are you concerned with a chemical reaction or a breakdown of the nonstick surface? I would just assume for both of those questions, to not leave food in them overnight. I don't ever do that anyway and that's just because I'm a bit anal in my kitchen. Doesn't mean I'm right though...
1418474
I contacted customer service Nostalgia Electrics and was told the bowls are backordered until the middle of April 2014. I was told it would be replaced free of charge, so I am waiting to order mine!