Owner Manual

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It is a common misconception that stainless steel will maintain its original factory shine with little help from the
consumer. Unfortunately, this is not true. Stainless steel will not stain, discolor, corrode or rust as fast as other
types of steel, but it is not fully stain or weather proof. If it is not properly maintained, all grades of stainless steel
can face surface discoloration, corrosion and eventually rust. Any stainless steel that is exposed to the
environment will require attention and care throughout its life to ensure that it keeps its shine and structural
integrity.
Cleaning the Stainless Steel and Polishing
1. To clean the stainless steel, you will want to wash off all dirt and debris from the steel with warm water.
If you have tough spots to clean, then a degreaser such as Formula 409 can be used.
2. Next, you will want to rinse and dry the steel thoroughly with a clean towel. DO NOT allow the steel to
air dry as the standing water can cause surface discoloration.
3. The last thing you want to do is to protect to the unit with a good polish. There are several polishes on
the market that work great (Barkeepers Friend Polish and Stainless Steel Magic are a few) and will help
keep your grill protected from the elements for a longer period of time. Most of these polishes are toxic,
so you would only want to use these on the exterior of the grill (not your cooking grates or heat control
grids).
a. You will want to apply the polish to a clean paper towel and wipe with the direction of the grain
in the stainless steel.
b. There should be no excess liquid on the surface but it is acceptable for it to be a little oily, as that
will dissipate.
4. If you have a situation where your grill has developed surface discoloration or surface rust, then you need
to clean the unit as stated above and use a good polish (Barkeepers Friend Polish, or Instant Rust Out) to
remove the spots.
a. Each of these polishing agents take about 30 seconds to work and then you simply wipe off the
product (if needed use a soft Scotch-Brite pad to remove any tough spots.) If you used
Barkeepers Friend, then you DO NOT need to do anything further. If you used Instant Rust Out
(or another cleaning agent), you would want to wipe it down with fresh water and dry it off again
with a clean towel and then coat the steel with a layer of WD-40 or another Stainless Polishing
solution, which will act as a surface protectant for the steel.
i. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to have your grill on when using any flammable product, such
as WD-40. These products are extremely flammable in their aerosol form.
Environmental Factors that can affect your Grill
Mother Nature is a wonderful thing but unfortunately she can be tough on outdoor appliances. There are several
usual causes for surface discoloration and corrosion on your stainless steel outdoor equipment:
1) Mortar (which contains lime) from the island assembly process, has rested on the unit for a pro-longed period
of time and the unit was not cleaned quickly
2) Pool chemicals were splashed onto the grill (chlorine and acid will cause very quick problems) and the unit
was not cleaned off quickly
3) Hard water from sprinklers (chlorine in the water) was allowed to sit on the unit
4) Salt from the ocean air/water was allowed to rest upon the grill for a prolonged period of time before being
cleaned (beach owners must be diligent in maintaining their outdoor stainless equipment)
5) Dust, or rust, from other metals found it ways onto the grill and was left on for an extended period of time.
6) Organic matters (such as certain types of food) might have gotten onto the surface of the grill and it was then
covered. With high humidity and low oxygen, corrosion will start to take place.