The Handbook 2021 1
Cleaning and caring – to ensure many years of use
DO NOT STORE FOOD in the pots or pans – they should be washed directly after use. WASH POTS AND PANS and other parts with regular washing-up liquid and a brush/soft sponge. IF YOU NEED A LITTLE EXTRA HELP: use steel wool or Scotch-Brite (NOT on non-stick pans). NEVER PUT POTS, pans or other parts in your dishwasher – the chemicals used in dishwasher detergent destroy the aluminum’s surface. CLEAN THE OUTSIDE of your pots and pans as well. If you are using gas there will be almost no need for this, but petrol or alcohol-based fuel is more likely to leave a sooty residue. This is easy to clean off, however. 17