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• Darkened areas, called “heat tint,” sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been
subjected to excessive heat.
• These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are not harmful.
• Heat tint can normally be removed by the above cleaning techniques, but tint which does not respond to that
procedure calls for a vigorous scouring in the direction of the polish lines, using a scouring pad in combination with
a powdered cleanser.
• Heat tint action may be lessened by not applying or by reducing heat to equipment during slack periods.
Cleaning & Maintenance
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Darkened Areas & Heat Tint
1. Apply cleanser to a damp cloth or sponge and rub cleanser on the metal in the direction of the polishing
lines on the metal.
2. Rubbing cleanser, as gently as possible, in the direction of the polished lines will not mar the finish of the
stainless steel.
NOTE:
NEVER RUB WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION.
3. Soil and burnt deposits that do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the
surface with a scouring pad.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE ORDINARY STEEL WOOL, as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil
the appearance of the finish.
NOTE:
NEVER USE A WIRE BRUSH, STEEL SCOURING PADS (EXCEPT STAINLESS), SCRAPER, FILE OR
OTHER STEEL TOOLS.
4. Surfaces that are marred collect dirt more rapidly and become more difficult to clean. Marring also increases
the possibility of corrosion. Refinishing may then be required.
Heavy/Baked-on Dirt, Grease, Residue Accumulation
