Product care — Country kitchen

Maintenance of Camping Kitchen Equipment

Well-maintained kitchen equipment is safer, more hygienic, and lasts longer.

🧹 Cleaning

• Cookware: Wash in hot water with a mild dish soap. Avoid abrasive sponges on Teflon coating.
• Stoves: Clean the burner with a soft brush after it has completely cooled. Unclog the orifices with a fine needle if necessary.
• Titanium/Stainless Steel Water Bottles: Wash in hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly. For limescale deposits: diluted white vinegar.
• Cutlery: Wash immediately after use to prevent corrosion.

🔧 Specific Maintenance

• Teflon Coating: Never use metal utensils. Replace if the coating is flaking.
• Stove Check Valve: Check its proper function before each use.
• Piezo Ignition: Clean the contacts if the spark is weak or absent.
• Water Bottle Seals: Replace them if they are cracked or deformed.

📦 Storage

• Store clean, dry, and disassembled (lids open for water bottles).
• Store gas cartridges in a cool place, away from heat and impact.
• Never store a sealed water bottle with liquid inside.

⏳ Lifespan and Signs of Wear

• Flaking Teflon coating = immediate replacement (health risk).
• Stove that no longer ignites or has an irregular flame = cleaning or burner replacement.
• Average lifespan: 5 to 15 years depending on material and maintenance.