The ABC's A) If anything is damaged in shipment, contact Kitchen Craft's excellent customer service at 1-800-800-2850.
B) Wash all your cookware in hot soapy water or a dishwasher before first use. Before you cook with your new cookware, wash it in hot, soapy water containing 1 cup of vinegar per gallon of water. This removes all traces of manufacturing oil and polishing compounds. It prepares your cookware for use. Rinse in clean hot water and dry well with a soft clean cloth. (If not cleaned thoroughly, it might cause "bluing" of the cookware.) Clean with Americraft Stainless Steel Cleaner, Cameo, Barkeepers Friend or Kleen Keen. Stainless steel is non-porous and lets you see any residue on surfaces. Most metals are porous, dark and it is difficult to tell if they are clean.With Kitchen Craft, you will always know your cookware is clean. The chemicals and minerals in most water will sometimes leave a white or blue film. Cameo, mixed with a little water to make a paste, and a damp towel will remove all residues. Cleaning your cookware while it's "hot" is a good idea to prevent food from drying and adhering to the surface. If it does dry on, soak the utensil for a few minutes and clean as usual. C) TURN THE HEAT DOWN. Your cookware has 7 layers of special metals to conduct heat. Medium to low is all you need to know. NOTE: If you have a gas range, hold your hand 6 inches above the flame. If you do not feel the warmth from the flame, it is the ideal heat to cook with. |
