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Why
does the Waterbridge Plate Warmer cost $67.99?
What
is unique about the Waterbridge Plate Warmer?
How have
you responded to the US exchange rate?
How
is the Waterbridge Plate Warmer packaged?
What
is unique about your service?
How
do I use the Plate Warmer?
How
many plates can be heated at one time?
How
long does it take to heat up the plates?
How
hot do the plates get hot?
What
size plates can be used with the Waterbridge Plate Warmer?
Can
I warm up bowls and saucers?
What
type of plates should not be used in the Waterbridge Plate
Warmer?
Where
can the Waterbridge Plate Warmer be placed?
What
is the fabric slipcover made of?
How
do I clean the fabric slipcover?
How
much does shipping cost?
What
are the voltages, amperages and watts?
What
countries can the Plate Warmer be operated in?
What
type of guarantees do you provide?
Do
you provide free Gift Cards?
What
credit cards do you accept?
How
long does it take to process an order?
How
long does it take to receive our order?
Where
are you located?
Where
do I find the operating and use &
care instructions for the Waterbridge Plate Warmer?
What
should I do with an older plate warmer I have had for
many years?
How
long have you been making the Waterbridge Plate Warmer?
Is
your warranty greater than one year?
How
long will the Waterbridge Plate Warmer last?
How
can I be notified of new patterns or reminded to look at
your site www.platewarmer.com at another time?
Why does the Waterbridge Plate Warmer
cost $67.99?
- We use high quality heavy weight 100% cotton fabric
with Waverly patterns. Our fabric selection adds a
little more cost to the product but we guarantee you
will not be disappointed with its look and performance.
- The Waterbridge Plate Warmer holds up to 15 plates.
- Extra services such as gift cards are provided at
no additional cost.
- The Waterbridge Plate Warmer has a ten-year limited
liability warranty.
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What is unique about the Waterbridge
Plate Warmer?
Where shall we begin?
- We use high quality heavy weight 100% cotton from F.W. Schumacher with
Waverly patterns, most of which are tweed designs versus print patterns.
- We don't use polyester or inferior blends of cotton for our slipcovers.
- Each plate warmer is covered and packaged in an award-winning gift giving
design that decoratively displays the beautiful fabric slipcover.
- A durable plastic zipper bag is provided for safe storage. (We won't send
you unprotected plate warmer in a brown box!)
- The folds of the heating pad are evenly spaced to ensure consistent heating
across the surface of each plate.
- The seams of our heating pad are pressure heat sealed and stamped
versus stitched for better durability and long-term performance.
- The fabric slipcover is sewn and closed at one end to safely to eliminate
fabric slippage.
- Each fabric slipcover is hand brushed.
- Every plate warmer is hand assembled, tested and inspected.
- Our electric cord is white and can be safely stored inside the slipcover
using the Velcro closures at the open end of the slipcover.
- The Waterbridge Plate Warmer has a ten-year limited liability warranty.
- Our heating pad is made of safety certified parts by Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) / Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
- We have the largest selection of plate warmer patterns.
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How have you responded to the US exchange rate?
Good question and one that is top of mind with Canadian consumers.
- Our Internet retail price has been reduced by 27%
over the past few years.
- Prices are not on par with the US dollar as our raw
materials were purchased in advance at a higher exchange rate than today's
published rate.
- We believe in fair market pricing.
"We are continuing to monitor our costs to deliver a fair market price
for the quality and performance of the Waterbridge Plate Warmer relative
to any other tabletop plate heating solutions."
Suzanne
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How is the Waterbridge Plate Warmer packaged?
It's Beautiful!! We get great compliments for our packaging and presentation.
Each plate warmer is carefully inspected, covered and packaged in an award-winning
gift giving design that decoratively displays the beautiful fabric slipcover & includes
a plastic zipper bag for safe storage, instructions, use and care guidelines
and a registration card.
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What is unique about your service?
- Personalized communication with the proprietors of the business,
no third party answering service. We make every effort to respond
to all emails and messages within 24 hours.
- For security purposes, we don't process credit cards over the
Internet. Credit card transactions are manually processed based
upon the information we receive from you from our web site, by
fax or phone.
- We provide free gift card messages upon request.
- We have been manufacturing the Waterbridge Plate Warmer since
1997.
- We are passionate about the Waterbridge Plate Warmer and enjoy
talking to our customers.
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How do I use the Plate Warmer?
Simply plug it in and starting from bottom (lower fold) gently put the plate
in between the protective fold. For more than one plate, repeat, putting the
remaining plate(s) in between the other fold(s). We suggest that you start using
the plate warmer when you begin preparing your meal.
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How many plates can be heated
at one time?

The Waterbridge Plate Warmer holds up to 15 plates. Simply nest
the plates on top of each other in between the folds. For safety
reasons, we recommend no more than 3 plates be nested on top of
each other and placed in between each fold (5 folds x 3 plates
each = 15 plates).
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How long does it take to heat up the plates?
It takes approximately 25 minutes to heat up 5 plates. The more plates, the longer
it takes to heat up. Temperatures will vary. We suggest that you start using
the plate warmer when you begin preparing your meal.
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How hot do the plates get hot?
The arrived at temperature will vary depending upon the composition material
of the plates, number of plates being heated, time allowed to heat the plates
and outside room temperature. Within approximately 25 minutes plates will reach
a comfortable hot temperature of up to150 degrees Fahrenheit or 66 degrees Centigrade.
The more plates used, the longer it takes to heat up.
Four thermostats in the plate warmer control the heat so that it does not exceed
the stated temperatures. As heat resonates upwards through the plate and outwards
to the rim, the center of the plate is very hot yet the rim of the plate remains
comfortable enough to be picked up by hand. For safety reasons, we recommend
that oven mitts be used when handling plates above room temperature.
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What size plates can be used with the Waterbridge
Plate Warmer?
The Waterbridge Plate Warmer is ideally suited to cover 11" (27 cm) plates
however it will heat wider plates i.e.: charger plates. With larger plates, more
of the outer circumference of the plate is exposed to room air therefore it will
take a little longer to heat up.
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Can I warm up bowls and saucers?
We recommend that the Waterbridge Plate Warmer only be used for heating plates.
Please be careful as these types of dishes are not stable in the plate warmer
and may take longer to heat up than plates.
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What type of plates should not be used in the
Waterbridge Plate Warmer?
Do not heat plastic, paper, wooden plates, and damaged or wet plates. Please
refer to our operating and use & care instructions enclosed with each plate
warmer.
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Where can the Waterbridge Plate Warmer be placed?
The plate warmer safely sits on any table or counter top surface.
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What is the fabric slipcover made of?
We use high quality heavy weight 100% cotton fabric from F.W. Schumacher with
Waverly patterns, most of which are woven designs versus print patterns. Quality
is not substituted for cost.
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How do I clean the fabric slipcover?
Dry-clean only. Do not machine wash or dry the slipcover. The fabric slipcover
is designed to fit snuggly over the heating pad. Any shrinkage of the slipcover
will alter the fit and possible damage the appearance of the product.
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How much does shipping
cost?
We have two convenient delivery options using Canada Post or UPS. All deliveries go out standard ground service. Canada Post is $10.00 per Waterbridge Plate Warmer and usually takes up to 7 business days to reach most locations. UPS is $13.00 per Waterbridge Plate Warmer and guarantees delivery within 3 business days.
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What are the voltages, amperages and watts?
120 Volts, 80 Watts, 60 Hz
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What countries can the Plate Warmer be operated in?
U.S.A.
Canada
We can custom order for importers in other countries. Please let us know your requirements
at sales@platewarmer.com.
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What type of guarantees do you provide?
If you are not 100% satisfied with your Plate Warmer, simply email or call us
within 60 days from date of purchase and we will gladly provide you with a full
refund. Within this period if you do not like the slipcover pattern, upon request
we will send you out a substitute slipcover once we have received back the original
shipped slipcover in good order. Should your order not arrive in perfect condition,
kindly notify us and we will make proper arrangements for a replacement.
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Do you provide free Gift Cards?
Our pleasure! Tells us what you would like to say and to whom. We will include
a hand written personalized card with an envelope.
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What credit cards do you accept?
We accept Visa and MasterCard.
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How long does it take to process an order?
It usually takes no more than 3 business days to process an order. If there are
any delays, we will call or email you.
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How long does it take to receive
our order?
We have two convenient delivery options using Canada Post or UPS.
Option A: Canada Post is up to 7 business days for delivery depending
upon your location within Canada for $10.00 per Waterbridge Plate
Warmer. Option B: UPS is 3 business days guaranteed for $13.00
per Waterbridge Plate Warmer.
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Where are you located?
We are located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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Where do I find the operating and use & care instructions
for the Waterbridge Plate Warmer?
Each Waterbridge Plate Warmer is shipped with detailed safety operating and use & care
instructions and a mail-in Registration card.
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What should I do with an older plate warmer
I have had for many years?
Good question. It's probably the same type of plate warmer that inspired us to
manufacture the Waterbridge Plate Warmer. In early 1950's, the heating pad element
was made in Brooklyn, New York and the heating wire inside these older heating
pads was wrapped with a light grade of asbestos ...not safe by today's standards.
We suggest that if you have an older plate warmer, it's time to make a change
for
safety and performance.
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How long have you been making the Waterbridge
Plate Warmer?
We started manufacturing the Waterbridge Plate Warmer in the Spring of 1997 from
our dining room
and it has been a labor of love. Our commitment is to provide
you with the best Plate Warmer for heating your plates with unparalleled customer
service. We are passionate about warmer plates and the Waterbridge Plate Warmer.
This is what we do.
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Is your warranty greater than one year?
Absolutely. We offer a ten-year limited liability warranty against any and all
manufacture's defects. Simply give us a call, fax or email, let us know what
has happened. We ask that you mail the complete Plate Warmer to us and we will
inspect, repair or replace the heating element at no cost. Please be sure to
read our operating and use & care instructions that are enclosed with each
Plate Warmer.
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How long will the Waterbridge Plate Warmer last?
A lifetime
with proper use and care.
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How can I be notified of new patterns or reminded to look
at your site www.platewarmer.com at
another time?
It's easy. Just send us an email at info@platewarmer.com and
let us know you would like to be notified of any new patterns or reminded to
visit our site on a specified date.
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