Installation
SXWS9557FM, HSC95
Bradley • 215-933 Rev. G; ECN 13-10-005
3/1/2013
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Cleaning and Maintenance for 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 manufacturer's 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 manufacturer's instructions and apply in the same direction as the polish lines.
Never use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes on stainless steel. Always use stainless steel wool or stainless
steel brushes.
Fingerprints and Smears: To remove fingerprints or smears use a high quality stainless steel cleaner and polish in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions. Many of these products leave a protective coating that 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
manufacturer's 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.
Do not permit salty solutions to evaporate and dry on stainless steel.
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.
Strongly acidic or caustic cleaners may attack the steel causing a reddish film to appear. The use of these cleaners
should be avoided.
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 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.
