Owner Manual

Steel particles can embed into the stainless
NORMAL CLEANING
steel surface and create rust!
Clean weekly or more often, as needed
(especially high-polish surfaces)
Special Note: After cleaning for serious
problems, let dry, and expose to air for at least
RECOMMENDED CLEANING MATERIALS
24 hours to allow “healing” (restoring of the
• Sponge - natural or artificial
chromium oxide layer) of the stainless steel
• Nylon or other soft-bristle material brush
surface.
• SOFT cloth
(as used on automobile finishes)
THINGS TO AVOID
• Harsh polishing cleanser (Comet, Bon
RECOMMENDED CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Ami, etc.)
• Hand dishwashing liquid /
• Harsh chemicals (strong acidic or alkaline
soft water solution
materials such as hydrochloric acid,
• Mild soap/soft water solution
sodium hydroxide, etc.)
• 3M Stainless Steel Cleaner/Polish
• Any abrasive substance (dirt/mud,
To remove dirt and debris:
Wash surfaces with a mild liquid soap. Apply
using a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Rinse
surfaces thoroughly with clean water.
Afterwards, using a soft non-abrasive cloth,
wipe surfaces with stainless steel
cleaner/polish.
To remove orange stains:
Use recommended solutions. Apply using a
soft non-abrasive sponge. Rinse surfaces
thoroughly immediately after application.
Always follow cleaner product directions
provided. Afterwards, using a soft, non-
abrasive cloth, wipe surfaces with stainless
steel cleaner/polish.
• White vinegar/soft water solution
ceramic items, etc.)
(for brightening, removing oil deposit
• Chlorinated cleansers, sanitizers or
and hard water deposits)
FOR TOUGH PROBLEMS
bleach of any kind
• CLR Brand Cleaner or baking soda /
• Steel wool, steel utensils or any object
soft water solution (for brightening,
made of steel or metal, left in contact with
removing hard water deposits)
• Tarn-X for general stains
stainless surface (hair pins, paper clips,
• Club soda and sponge
•
#7 chrome polish
aerosol cans)
®
• Silver polish
• Scotch-Brite type pads on high-polished
FOR HIGH POLISH STAINLESS STEEL
surfaces
Note: High polish stainless steel surfaces
• Seawater or excessively hard water
should never come into contact with any
• Salt or salty foods allowed to dry on
abrasive cleaning brush, cloth or cleaning
surface
agent.
• Leaving scratches in metal surface (soil
To remove smudges and fingerprints:
can collect in these, preventing surface
Wipe surfaces with a quality Stainless Steel
from “healing”)
Cleaner / Polish. Apply using a soft non-
• Leaving hard water sitting (evaporating)
abrasive cloth. Always follow cleaner/polish
for extended periods, allowing mineral
product directions provided.
To remove stubborn spots or to treat a
scratch (Standard Satin Finish Only):
Use a magic eraser with water. Work in the
direction of the grain!
If deeper scratches are found, use of
synthetic, abrasive, general-purpose pads
such as Scotch Brite
®
is recommended. Apply
the stainless steel cleaner/polish to the
synthetic, abrasive
pads and CAREFULLY
rub out spot with cleaner/polish. Be sure to
rub in the direction of the grain! Do not allow
steel wool to come in contact with stainless
steel.
deposits to collect.
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