Frequently Asked Questions
Maintenance and product information
Is my cutlery dishwasher safe?
Cutlery made of 18-0 and 18-10 stainless steel can be cleaned in the dishwasher, unless otherwise stated. Different maintenance instructions apply to coloured cutlery (PVD) than to stainless steel cutlery without a coating. View our maintenance instructions here. It is important that you wash cutlery thoroughly before using it for the first time.
Can colored cutlery (gold, black, copper, champagne) go in the dishwasher?
Coloured cutlery is made of 18-0 stainless steel. It is also called PVD cutlery (Physical Vapor Deposition) and has a thin titanium coating that provides the vibrant colour. This coating is safe for contact with food and complies with EU guidelines. Coloured cutlery is dishwasher safe when the care instructions are followed. View our care instructions here . It is important that you wash cutlery thoroughly before first use.
Can steak knives be put in the dishwasher?
Steak knives are made of 13-0 steel. The chance that these knives will become blunt due to dishwasher cleaning is high. Knives with a wooden handle are also not suitable for the dishwasher. We advise to always wash steak knives by hand. It is important that you wash cutlery thoroughly before first use.
How do I get rid of rust on my cutlery?
Flash rust or contact corrosion is often easy to remove by gently polishing your cutlery with a scouring pad (the soft side) or a mild abrasive (such as Cif) and a wet sponge. The product itself is not affected by this light abrasion. You can rub away spots with a piece of aluminium foil. Roll the aluminium into a ball and moisten it. Then rub it gently over the spots.
How do I prevent rust on my cutlery?
Moisture is the most common cause of flash rust. To prevent cutlery from rusting, it is important to dry cutlery quickly. Preferably immediately after washing dishes or the dishwasher program. Do not leave dirty dishes for too long and do not spill dishwasher salt in the machine. In addition, rust can be caused by contact between different types of stainless steel. Knives are made of a different type of steel. Keep knives (both table knives and kitchen knives) separate from forks and spoons. This prevents corrosion.
What does Amefa do to ensure the quality of products?
Amefa uses external accredited laboratories. These labs test the quality of all our products and report their findings to us. Based on this, we are driven to continue improving our products. In addition, Amefa has all the test reports and other documents that are required to market a safe product in an EU country that complies with all guidelines.
Can I expand my current cutlery set?
Whether you can expand a cutlery set depends on a number of factors. What is the name of the model you have at home? Depending on this, it is possible to expand your cutlery with individual items or with a complete set. Individual items of many of our cutlery models can be purchased in the webshop. View the range of individual cutlery here. In addition, it may be that you have purchased a cutlery set that is no longer in our range. In that case, we recommend that you look in our webshop for a model that most closely resembles your current set. Can't quite figure it out? Then you can also send a photo of your cutlery to our customer service. We will be happy to help you!
What is the difference between 18-10, 18-0 and 13-0 steel?
Many cutlery and kitchen knives are stamped: 18-10, 18-0 or 13-0. This stamp indicates what the product is made of. Read more about the different types of steel here.
Is my cutlery dishwasher safe?
Cutlery made of 18-0 and 18-10 stainless steel can be cleaned in the dishwasher, unless otherwise stated. Different maintenance instructions apply to coloured cutlery (PVD) than to stainless steel cutlery without a coating. View our maintenance instructions here. It is important that you wash cutlery thoroughly before using it for the first time.
Can colored cutlery (gold, black, copper, champagne) go in the dishwasher?
Coloured cutlery is made of 18-0 stainless steel. It is also called PVD cutlery (Physical Vapor Deposition) and has a thin titanium coating that provides the vibrant colour. This coating is safe for contact with food and complies with EU guidelines. Coloured cutlery is dishwasher safe when the care instructions are followed. View our care instructions here . It is important that you wash cutlery thoroughly before first use.
Can steak knives be put in the dishwasher?
Steak knives are made of 13-0 steel. The chance that these knives will become blunt due to dishwasher cleaning is high. Knives with a wooden handle are also not suitable for the dishwasher. We advise to always wash steak knives by hand. It is important that you wash cutlery thoroughly before first use.
How do I get rid of rust on my cutlery?
Flash rust or contact corrosion is often easy to remove by gently polishing your cutlery with a scouring pad (the soft side) or a mild abrasive (such as Cif) and a wet sponge. The product itself is not affected by this light abrasion. You can rub away spots with a piece of aluminium foil. Roll the aluminium into a ball and moisten it. Then rub it gently over the spots.
How do I prevent rust on my cutlery?
Moisture is the most common cause of flash rust. To prevent cutlery from rusting, it is important to dry cutlery quickly. Preferably immediately after washing dishes or the dishwasher program. Do not leave dirty dishes for too long and do not spill dishwasher salt in the machine. In addition, rust can be caused by contact between different types of stainless steel. Knives are made of a different type of steel. Keep knives (both table knives and kitchen knives) separate from forks and spoons. This prevents corrosion.
What does Amefa do to ensure the quality of products?
Amefa uses external accredited laboratories. These labs test the quality of all our products and report their findings to us. Based on this, we are driven to continue improving our products. In addition, Amefa has all the test reports and other documents that are required to market a safe product in an EU country that complies with all guidelines.
Can I expand my current cutlery set?
Whether you can expand a cutlery set depends on a number of factors. What is the name of the model you have at home? Depending on this, it is possible to expand your cutlery with individual items or with a complete set. Individual items of many of our cutlery models can be purchased in the webshop. View the range of individual cutlery here. In addition, it may be that you have purchased a cutlery set that is no longer in our range. In that case, we recommend that you look in our webshop for a model that most closely resembles your current set. Can't quite figure it out? Then you can also send a photo of your cutlery to our customer service. We will be happy to help you!
What is the difference between 18-10, 18-0 and 13-0 steel?
Many cutlery and kitchen knives are stamped: 18-10, 18-0 or 13-0. This stamp indicates what the product is made of. Read more about the different types of steel here.