Waltmann un Sohn Stainless Steel Cookware - Basic Care and Cleaning

Before you use your Waltmann und Sohn Stainless Steel Cookware for the first time, wash it thoroughly in hot soapy water with a sponge or dishcloth. Rinse it in hot water and dry thoroughly to prevent spotting.

Preheating
Most recipes recommend placing Stainless Steel Cookware on a low heat setting for about one minute before adding your ingredients. Hot pan, cold oil; food won't stick. You can gently and briefly pre-heat before adding shortening or cooking oil to help prevent food from sticking. Oil or shortening carbonizes in the pores of metal cookware, thus preventing foods from burning and anchoring themselves to the pans. A well-seasoned pan is nearly stick-proof and a real cooking pleasure.

Salt Damage
To avoid small white dots or pits from forming on the stainless steel cooking surface of your Stainless ware, bring liquids to a boil before adding salt, and then stir the ingredients well. You may choose to add salt after your food has started to cook. Pitting does not interfere with cooking performance but can diminish the beauty of your stainless steel surface.

Preventing Water Spotting
This is easy, just remember to rinse in hot water and dry with a soft dishcloth immediately.

Discoloration
Overheating can cause brown or blue stains. Food films if not removed will cause discoloration on your Waltmann und Sohn cookware when it is reheated.

Cleaning
Note: Always attempt the mildest cleaning method first. Be patient - repeat it a fair number of times before resorting to the more severe cleaning methods.

Cleaning Waltmann und Sohn stainless steel Cookware can be a breeze as long as it is not damaged. This durable metal alloy is quite resistant to rust, corrosion and discoloration but when these conditions do affect your stainless steel you may have problems. Staying away from abrasives and steel wool during cleaning and making sure not to expose stainless steel cookware to extremely high temperatures* for a long period of time can usually help you avoid these problems.
Routine Cleaning. Stainless Steel's best friends are quite simply soap, mild detergent or ammonia solutions in warm water, applied with a soft cloth or nylon sponge.

Olive Oil:
Rub Waltmann und Sohn stainless steel Cookware sinks with olive oil to remove streaks. Vinegar: To clean and polish stainless steel, simply moisten a cloth with undiluted white or cider vinegar and wipe clean. Can also be used to remove heat stains on stainless steel cutlery.

Club Soda:
Remove streaks or heat stains from stainless steel by rubbing with club soda.

Cleaning the Stainless Interior of Your Stainless:
Immerse your in warm water. Use a fine powder cleanser such as "Bar Keepers Friend", "Wenol", "Twinkle", "Cameo" or "Bon Ami" and form into a paste. Apply the paste using a soft cloth. Rub the paste in a circular motion spiraling from the center outward. Wash again in hot soapy water, and dry immediately. DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR CLEANSERS WITH CHLORINE BLEACH OR ALCOHOL. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL*. Nylon scrubbing pads are safe to use. Bar Keepers Friend? or Bon Ami cleansers work well on both the interior and exterior of Waltmann und Sohn Stainless Steel Cookware.
A white residue on the inside of the pan which does not wash off using normal means can be cleaned using vinegar. Pour in some vinegar and let it soak for awhile.

Cleaning your Waltmann und SohnStainless Exterior:
The Waltmann und Sohn Stainless Steel exterior is exceptionally durable and requires very little care. It is scratch and stain resistant. Use nylon pads rather then steel wool or scouring pads. YOU CAN WASH YOUR Waltmann und Sohn STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE IN THE DISHWASHER.

Important Notes:
1. DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS OR CLEANSERS WITH CHLORINE BLEACH OR ALCOHOL.
2. DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL.
3. DO NOT OVERHEAT YOUR Waltmann und Sohn COOKWARE.
Do not expose stainless steel cookware to extremely high temperatures for a long period of time?

*Note: Extreme heat damage is not covered by the warranty.

Use and Care
- Before first-time use, wash in hot soapy water to remove manufacturing oils and polishing compounds.
- Undissolved salt may cause pitting, so add salt to water after it boils and stir in to dissolve completely.
- Wash by hand in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher.
- Do not allow salty or acidic foods to remain on cookware for long periods of time.
- To remove burned-on foods, briefly soak and wash in warm water. Use stainless steel cleanser and nylon scouring pad on difficult stains.
- Wash soon after using. Do not leave soaking for long periods of time.
- "Heat tint" is a rainbow-like discoloration that may be caused by high heat. Remove with stainless steel cleanser.
- Sometimes there can be a white residue on the inside of the pan which does not wash off using normal means. The surface can be cleaned using vinegar.