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Cleaning and Maintenance
Pizza Conversion Operator Manual
Stainless Steel Maintenance
STAINLESS STEEL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
You must regularly clean the appliance’s stainless steel to preserve corrosion resistance and aesthetics. A
thin layer of chromium oxide protects stainless steel from corrosion. Oxygen from the atmosphere combines
with the chromium in the stainless steel to form a protective chromium oxide film. This protection will be
reduced by any contamination of the surface by corrosive agents, such as dirt, fertilizers, chlorine,
pesticides, high salt content air and or other corrosive substances. Any contamination of the surface by dirt,
or other material, hinders this passivation process and traps corrosive agents reducing corrosion protection.
Regular cleaning is necessary to preserve the stainless steel’s appearance and integrity.
Routinely wipe down the exterior and interior of the appliance to remove grease and splatters. Use a good
stainless steel cleaner to clean and polish the exterior surfaces. Doing so on a regular basis minimizes the
amount of effort required to maintain the stainless steel.
DO NOT
clean the appliance while it is still hot
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To remove stubborn stains:
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DO NOT use metallic abrasives
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Use a good stainless-steel cleaner and non-abrasive microfiber towel or pad
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Always rub in the direction of the stainless steel’s grain
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Read the product’s label before using; some household cleaning products are not suitable for use on
stainless steel
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Always start with the mildest cleaning solution first, rubbing in the direction of the grain
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Grease specks may gather in stainless steel’s grain and bake onto the surface, giving the appearance
of rust
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Some areas of the appliance may discolor from the intense heat given off by the heating element,
which is normal and cannot be cleaned off. For light and heavy food stains, use the products and
processes described above
Corrosive Environmental Conditions
Cover your Paradise Grills product when not in use. The #304 stainless steel materials used in the
construction of your appliance are rust and corrosion
resistant
, not rust and corrosion
proof
. If neglected
and left on the appliance, corrosive elements (such as chlorine in the air, high salt content air, blowing sand,
fertilizers, pesticides, corrosive cleaning solutions, and masonry dust and debris) may cause the stainless
steel to develop surface oxidation, rust, corrosion, and pitting. To minimize such issues:
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Regularly wipe down the appliance’s stainless steel with a damp cloth or non-abrasive micro-fiber
towel
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Allow the surfaces to dry before covering the appliance. Do not cover a damp appliance
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Apply a rust inhibitor which leaves a microscopic protective layer on the stainless steel
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For seasonal storage, use the process and products referred to above, and once the appliance is dry,
cover and secure the appliance to minimize the amount of damp air getting to the surfaces