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Silver:
Silver cutlery is beloved by gourmets for its
striking appearance and excellent thermal
conductivity. The temperature of the cutlery
adjusts to that of the food and guarantees
a taste experience of the highest class. The
most common types of silver for cutlery
are 800 silver (80% silver and 20% copper)
and sterling silver (92.5% silver and 7.5%
copper). The addition of copper makes the
cutlery harder and more resistant to wear
and tear. Silverware is coated with silver
plate. A 90 silver coating is predominantly
used. The supporting material is normally
stainless steel or a composition of copper,
zinc and nickel. It is generally not a problem
to wash cutlery with a 90 silver coating in
the dishwasher. However, the following tips
should be taken into consideration:
Types of crockery and their care
Recommended programmes: ECO
Sensor wash gentle, Light
soiling 55°C
• Discolouring of silver occurs through
sulphur compounds in food residues (e.g.
egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, onions,
pulses, fish, marinades, etc.) or gasses
(e.g. air). Keep the contact time with these
substances as short as possible.
• High cleaning temperatures can
encourage the reaction ability of
silver. Therefore, clean silver at low
temperatures.
• Ensure that silver and stainless steel
items do not come into contact with one
another.
