3445 Stainless Steel 1-Piece 8 Long Dinner Knife

Product Information – Stainless Flatware

Care and Handling

The stainless flatware is designed to provide a high-quality
product. To ensure its longevity and optimal performance, please
follow the care and handling instructions below:

Handling

• Use slotted cylinders in a rack suitable for sink or dishwasher
  use to wash, transport, and dispense flatware with minimum
  handling.
• If using a system where flatware is washed and stored in the
  same cylinder, sort the flatware into the cylinders with the
  utensil side down to prevent hand contamination after
  cleaning.
• If using a system where flatware is transferred from a cleaning
  cylinder to a storage cylinder by inversion, sort the flatware in
  the cleaning cylinder with the utensil side up, so that it will
  eventually be stored utensil side down.

Washing

• After pre-soaking, immediately load the flatware loosely into
  vertical cylinders. Do not wash flat.
• Wash your flatware in hot water and use a good cleaning agent.
  Ensure the cleaning agent is nonabrasive or noncorrosive.
• Check the dishwasher temperature twice daily and ensure it is
  above 130 degrees.

Rinsing

• Rinse the clean flatware in water of at least 180 degrees.
• Add a wetting agent to the rinse to prevent minerals in the
  water from staining the flatware.
• If you have very hard water, it is recommended to use a
  softener.
• Ensure the flatware in cylinders is loosely packed to allow air
  drying.
• Shake the racks to remove any water.
• To prevent corrosion and film build-up, thoroughly rinse the
  flatware and dry it immediately after rinsing.

Storing

• Always store stainless flatware in a dry area.
• Store flatware with tines, bowls, and blades facing down.
• Ensure the flatware is clean and dry before storing.
• Make sure you have the proper amount of flatware for rush
  periods.

CARE AND HANDLING
Stainless Flatware
To retain a quality product, please follow the process below
Handling x Slotted cylinders in a rack-suitable for sink or dishwasher use makes it possible to wash, transport, and dispense flatware
with minimum handling. x In a system where flatware is washed and stored in the same cylinder, the flatware should be sorted into the cylinders
utensil side down to prevent hand contamination after cleaning. x In a system where flatware is transferred from cleaning cylinder to a storage cylinder by inversion, it should be sorted in the
cleaning cylinder utensil side up, so that it will eventually be stored utensil side down.
Presoak x Remove all food remnants before presoak but avoid using steel wool or metal scrapers. x Flatware should be pre-soaked immediately following its removal from the table. x Flatware should not remain in presoak for longer than 10 min. x Use presoak compound suggested by manufacturer of your detergent. x Do not use presoak containing silver de-tarnishing agent on stainless. These products cause severe corrosion to flatware. x It is very important that only a plastic or stainless steel pan is used for pre-soaking. NEVER USE AN ALUMINUM PAN. x Make sure liquid or powder compounds are completely dissolved before flatware is placed in presoak. x Change presoak frequently. Chemicals accumulate in the presoak and may cause harm.
Washing x After pre-soaking, immediately load flatware loosely into vertical cylinders. x NEVER WASH FLAT. x Wash your flatware in hot water and a good cleaning agent. x Use a nonabrasive or noncorrosive cleaning agent. x Check dishwasher temperature twice daily, and make sure it is above 130 degrees.
Rinsing x The clean flatware should then be rinsed in water of at least 180 degrees. x A wetting agent may be added to the rinse to prevent minerals in water from staining the flatware. x Should you have very hard water, a softener is recommended. x Make sure flatware in cylinders is loosely packed to allow air drying. x Shake racks to remove any water. x To prevent corrosion and film build-up, flatware MUST be rinsed thoroughly and dried immediately after rinsing.
Storing x Always store stainless flatware in a dry area. x Always store flatware tines, bowls, and blades down. x Flatware must be clean and dry before storing. x Make sure you have the proper amount of flatware for rush periods.