User's Manual

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MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING
NOTE! Do not use any steel wool,
abrasive or chlorine based products to
clean stainless steel surfaces.
STAINLESS STEEL OPPONENTS
There are three basic things which can break down
your stainless steel’s passivity layer and allow
corrosion to rear its ugly head.
• Scratches from wire brushes, scrapers, and steel
pads are just a few examples of items that can be
abrasive to stainless steel’s surface.
• 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.
• Chlorides are present in table salt, food, and
water. Household and industrial cleaners are the
worst type of chlorides to use.
STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT CARE AND CLEANING
STAINLESS STEEL CLEANING AND RESTORATION
Do not use stainless steel cleaners or similar solvents
to clean plastic or powder-coated parts. Instead, use
warm soapy water.
• For routine cleaning and removal of grease and
oil, apply white vinegar, ammonia, or any good
commercial detergent* with a soft cloth or sponge.
• Stainless steel polish (i.e., Zep
®
Stainless Steel
Polish, Weiman
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish,
Nyco
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish, or Ecolab
®
Ecoshine
®
) and olive oil can act as a barrier against
fingerprints and smears.
• Degreasers* (i.e., Easy-Off
®
Specialty Kitchen
Degreaser or Simple Green
®
Industrial Cleaner &
Degreaser) are excellent for removal of grease, fatty
acids, blood and burnt-on foods on all surfaces.
• For restoration/passivation or removing stubborn
stains and discoloration, Brillo
®
Cameo
®
, Zud
®
Cleanser, Ecolab
®
Specifax
™
First Impression
®
Metal Polish, Sheila Shine, or talc can be applied
by rubbing in the direction of the polish lines.
* DO NOT USE DETERGENTS OR DEGREASERS
WITH CHLORIDES OR PHOSPHATES.