Installation
SXWS9148FM, HSC91
Bradley
• 215-1360 Rev. G; ECN 13-10-005
3/1/2013
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Cleaning Stainless Steel
Material Description
: Stainless steel is extremely durable, and maintenance is simple and inexpensive. Proper care, particularly
under corrosive conditions, is essential. Always start with the simplest solution and work your way toward the more complicated.
Routine cleaning
: Daily or as often as needed use a solution of warm water and soap, detergent, or ammonia. Apply the cleaning
solution per the manufactures instructions and always use a soft cloth or sponge to avoid damaging the finish.
Stubborn Stains
: To remove stains from stainless steel use a stainless steel cleaner and polish such as Ball® stainless steel
cleaner or a soft abrasive. Always follow the manufactures instructions and apply in the same direction as the polish lines.
Special Situations for Material
Fingerprints and Smears
: To remove fingerprints or smears use a high quality stainless steel cleaner and polish in accordance with
the manufactures instructions. Many of these products leave a protective coating the helps prevent future smears and fingerprints.
Grease and Oil
: To remove grease and oil use a quality commercial detergent or caustic cleaner. Apply in accordance to the
manufactures instructions and in the direction of the polish lines.
Precautions
: Avoid prolonged contact with chlorides (bleaches, salts), bromides (sanitizing agents), thiocyanates (pesticides,
photography chemicals, and some foods), and iodides on stainless steel equipment, especially if acid conditions exist.
The appearance of rust streaks on stainless steel leads to the belief that the stainless steel is rusting. Look for the actual source of
the rust in some iron or steel particles which may be touching, but not actually a part of the stainless steel structure.
Brand Names
: Use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type of cleaner. This does not constitute an endorsement, nor
does the omission of any brand name cleaner imply its inadequacy. Many products named are regional in distribution, and can be
found in local supermarkets, department and hardware stores, or through your cleaning service. It is emphasized that all products
should be used in strict accordance with package instructions.
Never use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes on stainless steel.
Always use stainless steel wool or stainless steel brushes.
Do not permit salty solutions to dry and evaporate on stainless steel.
Strongly acidic or caustic cleaners may attack the steel causing a
reddish film to appear. The use of these cleaners should be avoided.
