Use and Care Manual

Getting Started
Before First Use
Before using your cutlery for the first time, carefully wash by hand using warm water, a liquid
dishwashing detergent and a non-abrasive sponge or soft bristle brush. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Cutting Boards and Surfaces
Use wood, bamboo or polyethylene cutting boards. Do not cut on granite, marble, tile, stone,
stainless steel, concrete or ceramic surfaces as these will dull or damage the cutting edge.
Blade Maintenance
Sharpening
The integrated sharpener automatically sharpens straight edge blades every time you remove or
return knives to their proper slot in the storage block. There is no need to bear down or apply
excessive pressure to sharpen knives because the sharpener is designed to work efficiently and
effectively with your natural motion.
Storage
Slots in the stainless steel section of the block have integrated sharpeners, and only knives with
straight cutting edges should be placed in these slots. Knives with serrated edges should be
placed in the remaining slots because these knives do not need to be sharpened. It is important to
always place knives in their correct slot because straight edge and serrated knives have different
sharpening needs.
Store knives in the appropriate slot in the storage block by gently guiding the knife's spine (top)
along the top of the slot until bolster meets the block surface; this safely stores the knife while
preserving its sharp edge.
Use caution when handling and storing knives. As with all sharp items, keep out of reach of
children. Never try to catch a falling knife. Never test the sharpness of the blade by running your
finger along its edge.
Cleaning & Care
General Cleaning & Preventing Spots and Stains
Hand wash your Calphalon Contemporary Self-Sharpening Cutlery in warm, sudsy water using a
liquid dishwashing detergent and a non-abrasive sponge or soft bristle brush.
After washing, rinse and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth to prevent water spots and stains from
forming.