Caring for Your Cutlery
Good knives are an investment. When properly cared for, your Rena Ware Cutlery
will serve you well for many years. Here are some useful guidelines for caring for
your Rena Ware Cutlery.
• Rena Ware knives are not dishwasher safe. Premium quality knives should
be washed by hand immediately after use under warm running water with a
little detergent and then dried carefully. If your knives are stored without being
properly dried, they can rust. In addition to concerns about rust, it is important
to realize that the blades may be damaged when they hit other cutlery or
cookware.
• Rinse off acids (e.g. from fruit and vegetable juices, mustard, ketchup) from the
blade immediately after use.
• Stubborn stains can be removed with a standard non-abrasive metal cleaner.
Storage
Knives need a safe storage place to prevent injuries and protect blades
from damage. Always store knives safely.
• Your Rena Ware Z Series Cutlery Set comes with a knife block that keeps your
knives safe and allows for easy access. Keep your knife block clean by wiping
with a damp, non-abrasive cloth or sponge and dry with a towel.
• The Z Series Prep Knives should be stored in the included storage packette.
The packette has a slot for each knife in the set and folds flat for storing in
smaller spaces. Always thoroughly dry knives before storing.
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Keeping Your Knives Sharp
Using the Rena Ware Knife Sharpener
The Rena Ware Knife Sharpener is equipped with two sharpening slots. The slot
closest to the handle (Slot #1) is equipped with carbon steel sharpening blades
and is used to restore the shape of the edge. Slot #1 should be used only when
Slot #2 does not sharpen the knife. Slot #2 is equipped with two circular ceramic
sharpening blades that can be rotated if a portion begins to show wear.
To sharpen:
1. Place sharpener on a flat surface and insert the blade into slot #2.
2. Position the blade so it is
perfectly vertical. IMPORTANT:
If the blade leans to either
side, or is pulled through the
sharpener at an angle, the blade
will not sharpen properly.
3. Start with the heel of the blade
in the sharpening slot and pull all
the way through the tip. Note:
If you sharpen only part of the
blade, you will ruin the geometry
or shape of the blade, and it will not work properly. Draw the knife through 3-4
times until it is sharp.
4. If sharpening with the #2 slot does not sharpen the blade adequately, repeat step
three above using the #1 slot.
NOTE: Do not sharpen the bread knife or any other serrated edge knife in
the sharpener.
Rena Ware Assurance of Quality
Your unique Rena Ware product has been designed in the USA and manufactured
to the highest standards in select factories around the world. Our warranty is your
assurance of our commitment to quality.
Warranty Information
Rena Ware Z Series Cutlery Set knives and Prep Knives are covered under Rena
Ware's Lifetime Warranty. See the Rena Ware Warranty (RW961 or RW962) for
complete warranty information.
One year warranty on Precision Sharpener, Knife Block, and Storage Packette.
slot #1
slot #2
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