TUI15 Installation Guide

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TRUE RESIDENTIAL LINE
STAINLESS STEEL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY STEEL WOOL,
ABRASIVE OR CHLORINE BASED PRODUCTS
TO DESCALE STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES.
STAINLESS STEEL’S ENEMIES:
There are three basic things which can break down
your stainless steel’s passivity layer and allow
corrosion to rear its ugly head.
1. Scratches, wire brushes, scrapers, and steel
pads are just a few examples of items that can
be abrasive to stainless steel’s surface and
damage the passivity layer.
2. Deposits left on your stainless steel can
leave spots. You may have hard or soft water
depending on what part of the country you live
in. Hard water can leave spots. Hard water that
is heated can leave deposits if left to sit too
long. These deposits can cause the passive
layer to break down and rust your stainless
steel. All deposits left from food prep or service
should be removed as soon as possible.
3. You should avoid using any products containing
chlorides on stainless steel. Chlorides are
present in table salt, food and water. Chlorides
are also present in many household and
industrial cleaners.
6 STEPS THAT CAN HELP PREVENT RUST
ON STAINLESS STEEL:
1. USING THE CORRECT CLEANING TOOLS
Use non-abrasive tools when descaling your
stainless steel products. The stainless steel’s
passive layer will not be harmed by soft cloths
and plastic scouring pads.
2. CLEANING ALONG THE POLISH LINES
Polishing lines or “grain” are visible on some
stainless steels. Always scrub parallel to visible
lines on stainless steels. Use a plastic scouring
pad or soft cloth when you cannot see the grain.
3. USE ALKALINE, ALKALINE CHLORINATED OR
NON- CHLORIDE CONTAINING CLEANERS
While many traditional cleaners are loaded with
chlorides, the industry is providing an ever
increasing choice of non-chloride cleaners.
If you are not sure of your cleaner’s chloride
content contact your cleaner supplier. If they tell
you that your present cleaner contains chlorides,
ask if they have an alternative. Avoid cleaners
containing quaternary salts as they can attack
stainless steel, causing pitting and rusting.
4. RINSE
It is best to wipe standing cleaning agents and
water as soon as possible. Allow the stainless
steel equipment to air dry. Oxygen helps
maintain the passivity film on stainless steel.
5. Never use hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid) on
stainless steel.
6. Regularly restore / passivate stainless steel.