Every piece of cookware comes with a unique set of care and cleaning instructions—and ceramic cookware is no different. While this eco-friendly alternative to conventional non stick cookware is quite easy to use, it can easily sustain permanent damage if you’re not careful. One of the biggest mistakes you can make? Running your pan through the dishwasher.
Today, we get into the many risks associated with using the dishwasher to clean ceramic cookware (or any cookware, honestly), and what you should be doing instead.
Is Ceramic Cookware Dishwasher Safe?
While care and cleaning instructions vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, we strongly recommend against running our CeramiClad™ cookware through the dishwasher. As with most of our products, gentle hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent warping, scratching, and other forms of permanent damage, as well as help your pan last longer.
Why We Advise Against Dishwasher Cleaning
While wonderfully efficient for cleaning plates and flatware, the dishwasher can dramatically reduce the lifespan of your pans, ceramic or not. Dishwashers use harsh, enzyme-based cleaners and circulating jets of extremely hot water to clean, both of which can lead to cracked or degraded coating, warped metal bases, and other damage.
It doesn’t help that dishwashers are often crammed with sharp metal utensils, pan handles, and other items that can scratch or chip your pan if it shifts around.
Best Practices for Cleaning Ceramic Cookware
So if the dishwasher is off the table, how should you clean ceramic cookware? To start, make sure to let your pan cool completely before running it under the tap. Subjecting your pan to sudden temperature change can produce thermal shock, resulting in cracked or degraded coating. Once your pan has cooled to room temperature, wash thoroughly using a gentle dish soap and sponge, then wipe dry.
For more tips on cleaning and caring for ceramic cookware, take a look at our comprehensive guide.
Ready to Clean?
It may seem like an annoyance, but following the proper care and cleaning instructions really does make a difference in your ceramic pan’s performance and longevity. And while you may not be able to run it through the dishwasher, our CeramiClad™ is still one of the most durable ceramic cookware options on the market.
With 5-Ply Stainless Clad construction and premium American-made ceramic coating, these pieces are more than worth the few extra minutes of hand-washing.
