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USE & MAINTENANCE
STAINLESS-STEEL WORKTOPS AND SINKS
AND STAINLESS-STEEL COOKER HOODS
Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive substances or powder detergents.
To avoid heat stains and burns, do not place hot pans on these worktops.
Take particular care with coffee pots. Avoid dragging objects over the
worktop if they can cause scratching. When using knives or sharp utensils,
always use a cutting board to avoid permanent damage to the worktop.
Never use acid detergents, especially muriatic acid, or products containing
chlorine and its compounds. Avoid leaving wet objects on worktops for
long periods. Wet objects may eventually cause oxidation, and this may
transfer to the worktop, causing stains and/or rust. Such stains are difficult
to remove even using special creams. Always clean steel in the direction
of the satin finish. After every use, clean the sink with warm water, a non-
corrosive liquid detergent and a soft cloth. With daily use, a film of limescale
can build up in the sink, particularly on the bottom. This film of limestone
is very porous and absorbent and therefore stains easily. The presence of
stains at the bottom of the sink is generally due to such accumulations
of limescale. The build-up of limescale must be prevented by descaling at
least a couple of times a week. Never use detergents containing chlorine
or chlorine compounds. Do not allow products for unblocking sink drains
to come into contact with the steel sink itself as they can cause irreparable
damage.
For example, many commercial products on the market contain sodium
hypochlorite (e.g. bleach). Do not use these products when cleaning steel
components. These products cause treated surfaces to oxidise.
VENEER AND SOLID WOOD WORKTOPS
Do not use alcohol or stain removers. Dry up any liquid spillages
immediately to prevent changes in appearance due to absorption. To avoid
burns and cracking, never place hot pans or irons on wood worktops. Take
particular care with coffee pots. Avoid dragging objects over the worktop
if they can cause scratching. When using knives or sharp utensils, always
use a cutting board to avoid permanent damage to the worktop. Never use
acetone, trichloroethylene, ammonia (or detergents containing ammonia).