This high quality stainless steel food flask is ideal for keeping your soups, casseroles and stews hot, or fruit salads and ice cream cold. It will keep your food piping hot for up to 6 hours & cold up to 8 hours. It also includes a convenient spoon which is snugly magnetised to the side of the body and has a wide opening which makes it a pleasure to eat from. The lid is leak proof and the cork is a great insulator and stops heat escaping from the top. Outer body SS202, inner body SS304 Lid cork, polypropylene and silicone Not microwave or dishwasher safe W 12.5cm H17cm / W 4.9" H 6.7" 500 ml / 17 fl oz How does it work?For best results, before use, pre-fill for about 3 minutes, using hot water for hot food or cold water for chilled food (Do not overfill your flask). Leave sufficient space in the neck to fit the lid. The top of Thermo-pot is larger than most liquid flasks, therefore you should heat your food to the maximum temperature possible in order to have optimal heat retention. Lid must be hand-tightened but without extra force as the extreme temperatures will make it more difficult to open your food flask.How do I look after my THERMO POT?This product must not be used for keeping milk products or baby food warm or cool. Don’t keep perishable foods for a prolonged period. Keep out of reach of children when product contains hot liquids. Before screwing down the lid, please make sure that the sealing ring is undamaged and fully fits into its pocket. Transport upright. Hot liquids can cause scalding.How do I clean my THERMO POT?Clean Thermo Pot with warm water and washing-up liquid prior to initial use and after every use. Do not immerse in water. Dry thoroughly after leaving it to drain. Always store vessel with lid removed. How do I remove stains?Fill flask with hot water, add one teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda (Do not put lid on while using this cleaning method). For best results soak overnight. Always rinse before re-use. To avoid stains and residue, use a solution of vinegar and water.Is the THERMO POT microwave safe?No, the thermo pot is made from stainless steel and is not microwave safe.Is the THERMO POT dishwasher safe?The stainless steel body and cork lid are not dishwasher safe. Clean with hot soapy water.