186PLAYGROUND CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONSCAST IRONPots and pans made of cast iron are suitable for all kinds of ovens except for microwave.Never place hot items directly onto unpro-tected surfaces.Uncoated pots and pansRapeseed oil has been used in the firing process of this kind of material. In order to avoid corrosion, cast iron products should always be slightly greased with cooking oil. Before using it for the first time, rinse the cast iron products under clean running water. Used items should be cleaned with hot water only – do not use dishwashing liquids. Recommendation: Clean the rustic pots and pans with paper towels only.To remove burnt food particles a “peeling” can be done from time to time by rubbing 2 tablespoons of salt with a dry tea towel.Enameled cookware can be cleaned in the dishwasher, if necessary. There is no need to grease these products before storing, but make sure that they are dried properly.Teapots made of cast ironBefore using it for the first time, rinse the teapot thoroughly several times with warm water.Heat the teapot only if it is filled by at least two thirds.Cast iron teapots are suitable for all ovens and cookers except for gas cookers. By no means may it be heated in a microwave.Having used the teapot, please rinse it with warm water only. It is not dishwasher safe!Do not use any abrasive sponges or similar devices.DISPOSABLESCoconutCoconut is a natural, very hard and robust material. As a natural product, the dimen-sions and colour shades are never the same and can vary. The products are sustainable and environmentally friendly.FELTThe felt used as a stand for the presented vases is an industrial felt and is not inten-ded to come into contact with food. It is for decoration purposes only. Should it become dirty, it can be wiped with a damp cloth or vacuumed with a hand-held vacuum cleaner. As felt is a natural product, slight colour variations may occur. GLASSAll glass items are dishwasher safe and – after removing metal holders – microwave safe.The glass straws can also be cleaned by hand with a cleaning brush, as offered in the Playground range. The glass straws are resistant to temperatures from – 50°C to 150°C.LEATHER (ARTIFICIAL) Artificial leather is an industrially manufac-tured combination of textile fabrics, plas-tics and plasticizers. Although this mixture makes it more durable and easier to care for than it is for natural leather, it can crack or fade if handled improperly. Simply clean the placemats LAV with a mild detergent on a damp cloth. Then wipe off and rub dry. Please do not use deter-gents containing alcohol or oil! Artificial leather is not suitable for the dishwasher.MARBLEAs marble is a natural product, deviations in structure and color are possible.Items made of marble are not dishwasher safe and may not be used in the microwave or oven.Please clean these items by using pH- neutral detergents and warm water only.Be aware that prolonged contact with high-acid food (particularly citric acid or fruit acid) can affect the surface of the marble product.NATURAL STONEThe natural stone is a complete untreated natural product, which can lead to deviati-ons in color, structure and size. The natural stones have a porous surface and therefore stains (esp. grease) are difficult to remove. Be aware that prolonged contact with high-acid and greasy food (particularly citric acid or fruit acid) can affect the surface of the stone. Please clean these stones by using a damp cloth and pH-neutral detergents. To main-tain a long-term good look, natural stones may be treated with cooking oil from time to time. SLATESlate as a natural product can have slight variations in color, structure and size, which are unavoidable due to the material’s characteristics.Slate is not oven-proof, dishwasher-safe or microwave-safe.Please clean these items by using a damp cloth and pH-neutral detergents only. Please do not use abrasive cleansers / scouring sponges, as the slate surface might be attacked or scratched. Note that it is difficult to remove stains (esp. grease) from natural slate. To maintain a long-term good look, slate may be treated with cooking oil from time to time. Be aware that prolonged contact with high-acid food (particularly citric acid or fruit acid) can affect the surface of the slate item.Please note that slate products chip easily, which can result in sharp edges. Therefore please use slate products with utmost care.STAINLESS STEELAll PLAYGROUND articles made of stainless steel are dishwasher-safe.Burnt food residues can be removed easily from the inside or the bottom of the articles with the abrasive side of a cleaning sponge. Do not use steel wool for cleaning. In general, stainless steel products should not be stored in a damp environment for a longer period of time.Do not use these articles in a microwave oven.Serving baskets are for food presentation only – do not use them in a deep fryer. PVD-coated stainless steel bowls can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Do not use abra-sives when cleaning by hand, as these will leave scratches on the surface. Fingerprints can become visible on the surface when the product is in use. These can be removed with a silver cleaning cloth; alternatively, use hot water and rub with a dry cloth.STONEWAREWithin our assortment PLAYGROUND, all articles made of stoneware are dishwasher- safe, heat-resistant, suitable for microwave and freezer.Due to the surface texture of some stone-ware products, metal marking can occur. This metal marking can easily be removed with an appropriate cleanser and does not impact functionality and hygiene in any way.TERRACOTTA The offered articles made of terracotta can be used in the oven, the microwave and the dishwasher.After cleaning please dry the items com-pletely and store them in a well-ventilated and dry place.Please avoid high temperature differences and do not place hot terracotta products on cold surfaces.TERRAZZO Terrazzo is a material made of white cement with natural stone chips. Therefore each platter is unique and slight color variations can occur.The offered terrazzo platters should not be used in the dishwasher, the microwave or the oven. For cleaning, please use a pH-neutral detergent and warm water.