About Nambé Alloy

• Nambé Alloy retains temperature for extended periods of time, so prior to use, you can chill or warm your Nambé Alloy pieces to hold food at a desired temperature
• This thermal retention property makes Nambé Alloy perfect for cooking in the oven, under the broiler, or on the gas or electric stovetop
• Each Nambé piece goes through a series of shaping, grinding, buffing, and polishing steps; slight imperfections found on Nambé's brilliant finish are characteristic of the sand casting process
• Since Nambé is hand-crafted, no two pieces are exactly alike
• Frequent use will result in a natural patina; many Nambé aficionados appreciate and encourage this patina, however luster can be restored by applying a small amount of Nambé Polish with a soft cloth

A piece of Nambé Alloy is functional art. With frequent use, it will take on a lovely patina (shown left), a feature appreciated by many connoisseurs. With a regular application of Nambé Polish, or with the repolishing services offered by our Nambé craftsmen, your Nambé will retain a like-new finish even after years of service.

• A light coating of vegetable oil applied to preheated or chilled Nambé Alloy for each use will provide a protective barrier for highly acidic foods and help protect the finish
• Use wooden or soft rubber utensils to avoid scratches
• Remove dust and fingerprints with a soft, damp cloth
• Use care when placing heavier Nambé pieces on glass surfaces
• Never put Nambé Alloy pieces in the microwave
• Do not put Nambé Alloy in the dishwasher or leave in standing water for long periods of time
• Do not leave food in your Nambé Alloy for longer than three hours; food left for long periods will result in discoloration
• Citrus fruits, peeled or unpeeled, can cause discoloration; highly acidic or salty foods, such as dairy, mayonnaise, tomatoes, other fruits, and vinegars, can cause discoloration and/or pitting
• For Candleholders: To remove wax from candleholders, place them in the freezer until chilled and remove wax; wash with a soft cloth in hot soap and water to remove any wax that remains and dry with a soft cloth
• For Peppermills: To clean your mill, wipe its body with a soft, damp cloth; do not immerse it in water; and always allow your mill to dry completely after cleaning and before filling

Maintaining Your Nambé Alloy

Nambe Polish

Nambé Polish is a unique formulation of special cleaners that cleans most metal surfaces while polishing and protecting. To remove scratches from your Nambé Alloy: The metal surface should be dry and wiped free of dust or surface dirt prior to application. Apply Nambé Polish sparingly with a soft dry cloth. Rub gently in a back and forth motion until black residue appears, usually after 10 to 15 seconds. Buff lightly with a soft polishing cloth to remove residue. After polishing, thoroughly wash the item with warm soap and water and dry with a soft, dry cloth. Do not serve food on a polished item unless it has been washed and the polish has been completely removed.

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