FAQ's

Use and Care for your Tupperware

The majority of Tupperware brand products are guaranteed for a lifetime of service with minimum care.  Follow these simple steps for best results.

Cleaning

Tupperware brand products purchased after September 3, 1979, can be safely washed in the dishwasher (except for products listed below).  When loading the dishwasher:

• Wash Seals and containers together.
• Place Tupperware brand products securely on top shelf of dishwasher where the water will not force them loose - they will melt or warp if they touch the heating elements.
• For stains - use a baking soda paste.

 Please hand wash these products:

• Shape - O™
• TupperChef Knives
• ClearMates Range
• Printed products
• Garlic Wonder
• Illusions Range
• CheeSmart CondensControl™ Grid
• Ice Cream Scoop
• Any Tupperware brand products purchased before September 3, 1979.

When you hand wash:

• Use warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge.
• Dry with a soft towel, or air-dry away from direct heat.
• Avoid any abrasives (even baking soda) on these items. Abrasives will dull the finish or leave scratches.

Storing:

• Store containers without their Seals on (to keep containers air fresh).
• Keep all Tupperware brand products away from sharp utensils that can scratch smooth surfaces.

Storing food in Tupperware:

• Cool hot liquids that contain fat before you place them in Tupperware brand containers. Soups, sauces, oils, or cooking grease can get hot enough to damage the containers.
• When you use Tupperware brand containers to store hot beverages made with boiling water, let the liquid cool before handling the container.

Microwave cooking of food in Tupperware:

Use only TupperWave^TM, TupperChef Baking Forms & UltraPro^TM products for microwave cooking.The TupperWave product line is guaranteed for a lifetime of cooking when you use and care for it properly.

Use the following guidelines for TupperWave cookware:

• Use TupperWave products only in the microwave.
• Do not use TupperWave products:

In the conventional oven
Under a grill
On the stove
In a convection microwave oven

• Always use potholders to handle containers after cooking in the microwave.
•  Use plastic or wooden utensils to avoid scratches.
• TupperWave products are not recommended for cooking popcorn.
• Avoid cooking small amounts of food high in fat and sugar.

Using TupperChef Baking Forms:

Do not use:

• Under a grill
• On the stove
• Exceed temperatures of 220ºC
• Or use sharp utensils i.e. knives

Using UltraPro^TM containers:

• Use in microwave or conventional ovens
• Follow microwave safety practices as for TupperWave products.
• Do not bake in conventional oven at higher than 250°C.

Reheating foods in Tupperware reheatable products:

• Such as products from our Rock 'N Serve ranges.
• Do not use reheatable products:

In the conventional oven
One the stove or under a grill
In convection microwave ovens

• Do not use containers in the microwave with the classic Tupperware Seal applied.
• Tupperware reheatable containers are designed for reheating (medium/50%) only. Do not use them to cook foods and use extra care when reheating foods that are high in sugar, oil, and fat.
• Reheating tomato-based sauces and foods may cause staining as a result of natural food colourants found in many vegetables.
• Always use potholders to handle containers after reheating in the microwave.
• If overheating occurs, allow containers to cool before handling.

Storing food in Rock ‘N Serve products:

• Allow food to cool before you apply Seal.
• If the Seal seems too tight, place it in hot water for a few minutes; dry thoroughly; then apply to container while the seal is still warm.

 Cleaning TupperWave, UltraPro and Rock ‘N Serve products:

• Wash containers and Seals in the dishwasher or in hot, soapy water (Seal on top rack only).
• Soak in hot, soapy water if food is sticky or baked on.
• For persistent stains, use one of the following:

Non-scratch cleaner
Non-scratch pad
Strong solution of dishwasher detergent and water (¼ cup detergent to 1 cup warm water).

Temperatures.

TupperWave products are guaranteed for use up to 180°C.  Normal Tupperware products are not guaranteed for use in microwave ovens. Food, particularly those with high fat or sugar content, become very hot and could cause warping or melting of the product.

Liquid tight Seals.

It is important to remember that only products with Classic Round Seals, Duo Seal Closures and Clear Mate Seals are liquid-tight. If liquid is stored in containers with any other type of Seal, the containers should always be placed in an upright position. Tupperware products are non-toxic and, therefore, safe for use in food preparation, serving and storing.