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Types of crockery and their care
Aluminium, tin, copper and brass:
These materials may discolour or become
matt when washed in a dishwasher.
Under adverse conditions, stainless steel
can corrode (rust) sooner or later. However,
if you follow the recommendations below,
you can prevent corrosion:
• Ensure that stainless steel does not come
into contact with chlorides in the form of
common table salt in drinking water or in
food residue for a long period of time.
Stainless steel:
Stainless steel is in all ferrous alloys which,
compared to iron and ordinary steel, do
not corrode. The reason for this is that
other metals are added, mainly chrome
and nickel. Most stainless steel cutlery
and crockery items such as pots, pans
and plates are made from 18/10 corrosion-
proof stainless steel (18% chrome, 10%
nickel and 72% iron). This stainless steel
is corrosion-proof and anti-magnetic, and
therefore dishwasher-safe.
