Care and treatment of flatware

Care tips

Flatware today requires little in the way of care since most articles are dishwasher-proof. This applies without reservation to silver-plated and chrome-nickel steel products. Although chrome-steel flatware is not absolutely dishwasher-proof, it is now possible to completely seal the surface through a special polishing process.
However, to obtain lasting satisfaction from flatware, it is important to observe the following guidelines.

1. Dishwasher operation

The operating instructions for the dishwasher should be strictly followed - above all in regard to the amount of powder and rinse and the regular replenishment of regenerating salt.

2. Wash flatware without delay

Used flatware should not remain dirty for long because remnants of food can attack the metal. This applies especially for all flatware pieces that are made of chromium-nickel steel, thus hollowhandled knives and monobloc knives. Remnants of food can cause unsightly stains. These can, however, easily be removed.

3. Don´t fill the flatware basket too tight

Place knives, forks and spoons in the flatware basket with the handles facing down. Do not arrange the articles by type; the water jets in the dishwasher clean the flatware articles most efficiently when they are placed loose in the flatware basket.