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Background
Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as
ordinary steel, but it is not stain or corrosion proof. Stain-
less steels can discolor or corrode if not maintained prop-
erly.
Stainless steels differ from ordinary carbon steels by the
amount of chromium present. It is this chromium that
provides an invisible protective
fi
lm on the surface called
chrome-oxide. This protective chrome-oxide
fi
lm on the
surface can be damaged or contaminated, which may
result in discoloration, staining, or corrosion of the base
metal.
Care & Cleaning
Routine cleaning of the stainless steel surfaces will serve to
greatly extend the life of your product by removing contami-
nants. This is especially important in coastal areas which
can expose the stainless to severe contaminants such as
halide salts, (sodium chloride).
It is strongly recommended to periodically inspect and thor-
oughly clean crevices, weld points, under gaskets, rivets,
bolt heads, and any locations where small amounts of liquid
could collect, become stagnant, and concentrate contami-
nates. Additionally, any mounting hardware that is showing
signs of corrosion should be replaced.
Frequency of cleaning will depend upon the installation
location, environmental, and usage conditions.
Choosing a Cleaning Product
The choice of a proper cleaning product is ultimately that
of the consumer, and there are many products from which
to choose. Depending upon the type of cleaning and the
degree of contamination, some products are better than
others.
Typically the most effective and ef
fi
cient means for routine
cleaning of most stainless steel products is to give the sur-
faces a brisk rubbing with a soft cloth soaked in warm water
and a gentle detergent, or mild mixture of ammonia. Rub-
bing should, to the extent possible, follow the polish lines of
the steel, and always insure thorough rinsing after cleaning.
Start-Up After Long-Term Storage:
1. If stored outside, it is recommended that the unit again
be thoroughly inspected per the storage instructions
above to address any dirt or debris from the weather
and/or animals/insects.
2. Connect the unit to electrical power.
3. Turn unit on and con
fi
rm your desired control settings.
4. Allow 24-hrs for the unit to stabilize before loading
contents.
Figure 15
Soak up
water from
plastic drain
pan if
necessary
Clean out
debris
CARE AND CLEANING / STAINLESS STEEL MAINTENANCE
Clean out
behind grille
Grille
Spacer
Figure 14
Remove screw from
each end of grille
After completion of the above, you may choose to store the
unit indoors, although this is not required.
• Never attempt to repair or perform maintenance on
the appliance until the main electrical power has been
disconnected. Turning the appliance control "OFF"
does not remove electrical power from the unit's wiring.
• Replace all parts and panels before operating.
!
WARNING
Electrocution Hazard
Remove screws
around perimeter
of access cover.
Access cover
