Microwave Cooking for One by Marie T Smith

Shopping for Microwave Safe Dinnerware

Corelle Dinnerware

I've had my set of Corelle dinnerware for over 30 years. They don't even make my pattern any more. It really does last forever and looks as good now as the day I received it as a gift from my parents.

Since 1970, Corelle has epitomized the definition of durability and quality. Corelle revolutionized the dinnerware industry with its original chip- and break-resistant dinnerware, changing the way people viewed place settings by offering the world an attractive glass dinnerware option that was as stylish as it was functional. Today, Corelle is a recognized name in dinnerware and approximately half of all households in the U.S. have a set of Corelle dishes in their home.

Corelle Dinnerware's unique lamination process — compressing two different glass compositions — results in a product that is far stronger than any other dinnerware. Because of this process, Corelle has the added versatility of being suitable for reheating in your microwave oven. And with their ergonomic, lightweight design, Corelle dishes and bowls stack easily, conserving valuable kitchen space. In addition to its exceptional durability and design, Corelle products offer an array of fashionable patterns and coordinates — including country, contemporary and traditional styles.

In recent years, Corelle has added new lines of dinnerware. In 2003, Corelle introduced a heavier, more substantial dinnerware line with the feel of stoneware. Initially this line was called Corelle Luxe, but was subsequently renamed Corelle Ultra. (Some websites have also referred to this line as Corelle Infinia.)

In 2005, Corelle introduced Corelle Hearthstone, made of stoneware and created oversized for today's contemporary lifestyle. The colors are designed to mix and match, so there is no wrong combination. Hearthstone's unique shapes and bold colors are certain to liven up any dinner party or an evening at home with the family. If you're looking for heavier, square-shaped dinnerware, check out the Corelle Hearthstone dinnerware, which comes in traditional round shapes as well as square! You can have a lot of fun mixing and matching the colors and shapes.

Traditional Corelle Segments

Impressions — With traditional designs incorporating flowers, fruits and nature, this line is perfect for those who appreciate the simple things in life. If you have a country kitchen motif or an artistic eye, you will adore this lovely dinnerware.

Lifestyles — Designed to fit the way you live every day. Corelle's durable glass dinnerware is tough enough to withstand whatever you dish out — whether you’re dining inside or outside! This modern design dinnerware comes in a variety of high-style patterns so that your table will always look elegant.

Livingware — Functional, stylish and always ready for a dinner party, Corelle Livingware dishes epitomize the definition of versatility. Livingware is strong enough to take whatever you can dish out, yet is delicate enough to be part of an elegant table setting. It’s the all-in-one dinnerware that can go from family supper to formal dinner party – without having to change first!

Square — In 2006 Corelle added a segment of square dinnerware designed by renowned London design firm Studio Levien. The square dinnerware is created using a hub lamination process that fuses multiple layers of glass together to create a lightweight, yet durable glassware that is break- and chip-resistant. The result is a beautiful square dinnerware set that is as stylish as it is functional. The ergonomic design makes it easy to handle. It also allows the dishes to stack neatly to conserve space. The circular impression in the center of each plate makes it easy to serve up dinner, while allowing your guests to enjoy the fashion-forward design.

Vive — New to the Corelle family, Vive was introduced in 2009, and is inspired by the latest trends in fashion and home décor. These fresh, bold patterns on wide rim plates accompanied with a solid mug bring a modern, updated look to your table setting. Express your personal style with a new dinnerware design that has the smarts and savvy to take what you dish out and still impress your most scrutinizing dinner guest.

The Current Corelle Livingware, Impressions, Square, Lifestyles & Vive Patterns

There are quite a number of current Corelle patterns at any given time. We provide pictures so you can see what the pattern looks like if you're not sure what the name of a pattern is. Pictures slow down the loading of pages in your browser, so we have divided the current Corelle patterns into three sections. If you know the name of your pattern, click on it directly below. If you want to browse the pictures of the available patterns, click on the purple box above the list of pattern names to see preview pictures before selecting the pattern.

Discontinued Corelle Patterns

Discontinued Corelle — Corelle seems to last forever, but every once in a while a piece does inadvertently get broken. Or you would like to add additional pieces to your existing set? Alas, your pattern has been discontinued. What are you to do? There are solutions! Check out our Discontinued Corelle section! We provide solutions for finding all of the discontinued Corelle patterns!

Use and Care of Your Corelle Dishes

Corelle Dinnerware products are ideal for warming, baking and reheating food in a microwave and in preheated conventional and convection ovens. Wash by hand or in an automatic dishwasher. Load dishes to keep them from bumping against other items during the cycle. To remove gray or rust marks, clean with non-abrasive cleanser, like Corning Cleaner-Conditioner. Stoneware cups/mugs should not be soaked, as water can be absorbed through the unfinished foot.

ALL STONEWARE & VITRELLE GLASS CAN BE BROKEN. Plates and bowls (dinnerware) are made of Vitrelle glass. Cups, Mugs and some accessories are made of stoneware. Reasonable care should be taken in handling. Can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. Load carefully to avoid item-to-item contact and bumping against other items during cycle. DO NOT allow Stoneware products to soak/stand in water for an extended period of time; when heal applied to such items, glaze cracking may occur. Gray "metal marks" can be caused by metal utensils, silverware, exposed metal on dishwasher racks and stainless steel sinks. Clean gently with a mild cleanser recommended for rust removal such as Zud® or Bar Keepers Friend®.

Corelle COORDINATES dinnerware can go directly from refrigerator or freezer to a microwave, convection, or preheated conventional oven. Add a small amount of liquid to the vessel prior to baking foods that release liquids while cooking. To loosen baked-on food, allow glass to cool, then soak. If scouring is necessary, use only plastic or nylon cleaning pads with nonabrasive cleaners.

Corelle Dinnerware Full One-Year Warranty

Corelle products are of the highest quality and completely backed by a one-year warranty. World Kitchen, Inc. promises to replace Corelle Dinnerware that cracks, breaks, chips or permanently stains within ONE YEAR of date of purchase. If the exact item is not available, it will be replaced with a comparable item.

The warranty covers normal household use, that is preparing, serving and cleaning up. It does not cover moving, storage, camping or commercial/institutional use.

For this warranty to apply, the owner must adhere to the safety and usage instructions listed below.

Should a warranty problem develop, contact World Kitchen at (800) 999-3436 to locate the Help Center nearest you. KEEP THE PRODUCT. World Kitchen may ask you to return it.

Incidental and consequential damages are expressly excluded from this warranty. Some jurisdictions do not allow this exclusion or limitation, so the above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

WARNINGS

Corelle® Dinnerware and stoneware cups/mugs are breakable. Failure to follow these instructions can cause breakage resulting in personal injury or property damage.

• DO NOT heat on stove top or over oven pilot light or heat vent, even for warming.

• DO NOT use under broiler, browning element of microwave or in a toaster oven. (Throw away any dinnerware item mistreated in this manner.)

• DO NOT add liquid to a hot dish, place hot dish on a wet or cool surface or handle with a wet cloth. (Throw away any dinnerware item mistreated in this manner.)

• DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or any object that will scratch dinnerware.

• DO NOT abuse by dropping or hitting against a hard object.

• DO NOT microwave a small amount of food in a large dish. 

• DO NOT heat an empty vessel in a microwave oven.

• DO handle hot dish with dry potholder.

The bottom of stoneware cups and mugs may be rough. To avoid scratching surface, place on mat or tablecloth.

Corning Cleaner-Conditioner — Cleans, polishes, protects CorningWare, smooth top ranges, Corelle, Pyrex, Formica, ceramic tile, porcelain, glassware, and other surfaces requiring a mild abrasive cleaner. Approved by Corning Glass Works. 8 ounces.