Amway (hu)

Good cooking begins with good cutting. Although quality knives can be costly, properly handled and well-maintained knives are a lifetime investment, invaluable to your work in the kitchen. A good knife collection offers ease of use and comfort when cutting. High quality knives that are well maintained require the use of less force when cutting, making them easier to use and less likely to cause injury to yourself.

For three reasons: the first is safety – forcing a cut with a dull knife is one of the easiest ways to injure yourself. The second is for good cutting action – a sharp, well-maintained knife will give you a straighter, cleaner cut than a dull knife. The third reason is comfort – using a high level of force over an extended period of time can cause discomfort to your hand. Keeping your knives sharp makes cutting easier, thereby reducing the required force and time per use.

For maximum performance, the knives (except the Slicer, which needs to be sharpened professionally) should be sharpened before each use. At a minimum, sharpen your knives once per month or whenever your knives become dull.

There are no set rules as to which part of a knife must be used to handle specific tasks. However the tip, the centre of the cutting edge and the heel are each suited best for certain types of task. Use the tip for delicate tasks, the heel (end nearest to the handle) for the heaviest tasks and the centre of the cutting edge for more general tasks or those that require longer strokes.

The iCook Knives are heavier than those off ered in the past because they are forged, whereas previous knife collections were stamped. The forged construction results in a heavier knife with a thicker blade and solid bolster for increased strength and longevity. The ergonomic design helps to off set the weight when used.

iCook Knives are NOT dishwasher safe. The stainless steel used to make the iCook Knives is specially selected to create and maintain an edge, but if not properly cared for the knives can become less corrosion resistant which could cause rust.

• Wash the iCook Knives in a solution of DISH DROPS™ Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid and vinegar before the fi rst use to remove any lingering oils or polishes from the knives.
• Carefully wash the knives by hand with DISH DROPS Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid and water immediately after each subsequent use.
• Do not soak your knives, to help prevent rust and accidental injury.
• Never submerge a knife in sudsy water and reach into the water to retrieve it, as the exposed blade edge could cut you.
• Dry your iCook Knives thoroughly – knives can be dried with a towel or air-dried.
• Do not store your knives if they are still wet as rust could form.
• Do not allow food residue to remain on the blades for prolonged periods of time.