Can melamine go in the microwave?
Not all melamine is microwave-safe. Touch-MeL offers selected new-generation plates that may be used in the microwave only when suitability is expressly stated for that individual item.
Which products?
The technology is used on specific plates in the Sorrento, London, Porto and Terrae designs. It does not automatically apply to every size, accessory or production run of the same pattern.
How to identify your item
Check for an explicit microwave-suitability statement on the packaging and in the instructions supplied with your item. If this information is missing, unreadable or may refer to a different product, do not use the item in the microwave and contact us for confirmation.
My two matching plates have different weights
Items with the same pattern and shape may come from different production runs. Weight, thickness, collection name and year of purchase cannot, on their own, establish microwave suitability. Do not use weight comparisons or heating tests to determine it.
What about products bought before 2025?
The technology was introduced recently and earlier production runs may not include it. Even an item purchased after 2025 may come from earlier stock: the purchase date does not replace the individual product’s instructions.
Time and power settings
For suitable items, follow the time, power and use limits stated in the instructions for that specific reference. The 5 minutes at 1,000 W stated in some Touch-MeL material is not general permission for the entire range. Do not use the products in a conventional oven.
Unsure? We can help identify it.
Send us photos of the underside, packaging and use instructions, together with the product code and any batch details. Do not use the item in the microwave until suitability has been confirmed.
Caring for the surface
Follow the packaging instructions. Touch-MeL catalogues specify dishwasher cleaning, preferably in the top rack, and advise against abrasive sponges, metal scourers and industrial washing brushes. Use a suitable cutting surface and avoid serrated blades and pizza cutters on the plate.
Microwave use: only for items expressly labelled as suitable. Check your product’s packaging and instructions.
