Stainless Steel Equipment Care & Cleaning - True TBR Series Installation Manual

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MAINTENANCE, CARE & CLEANING
STAINLESS STEEL EQUIPMENT
CARE & CLEANING
Do not use any steel wool, abrasive or chlorine-based
CAUTION:
products to clean stainless steel surfaces.
STAINLESS STEEL OPPONENTS
There are three basic things which can break down your stainless
steel's passivity layer and allow corrosion to rear its ugly head.
Scratches from wire brushes, scrapers, steel pads, and other
1.
items that can be abrasive to stainless steel's surface.
Deposits left on your stainless steel can leave spots. You
2.
may have hard or soft water depending on what part of the
country you live in. Hard water can leave spots. Hard water
that is heated can leave deposits if left to sit too long. These
deposits can cause the passive layer to break down and
rust your stainless steel. All deposits left from food prep or
service should be removed as soon as possible.
Chlorides which are present in table salt, food and water, as
3.
well as in household and industrial cleaners. These are the
worst type of chlorides to use on stainless steel.
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS FOR CERTAIN
SITUATIONS / ENVIRONMENTS OF
STAINLESS STEEL
Soap, ammonia and detergent medallion applied with a cloth
A.
or sponge can be used for routine cleaning.
Arcal 20 or Lac-O-Nu Ecoshine provides a barrier film for
B.
fingerprints and smears.
Cameo, Talc or Zud First Impression are applied by rubbing
C.
in the direction of the polish lines for stubborn stains and
discoloration.
Easy-off or De-Grease It oven aid are excellent for removal
D.
of grease, fatty acids, blood and burnt-on foods on all
finishes.
Any good commercial detergent can be applied with a
E.
sponge or cloth to remove grease and oil.
Benefit, Super Sheen or Sheila Shine are good for restoration/
F.
passivation.
The use of stainless steel cleaners or other such solvents is
NOTE:
not recommended on plastic parts. Warm soap and water
will suffice.
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8 STEPS THAT CAN HELP PREVENT RUST
ON STAINLESS STEEL
1. USING THE CORRECT CLEANING TOOLS
Use non-abrasive tools when cleaning your stainless steel
products. The stainless steel's passive layer will not be harmed
by soft cloths and plastic scouring pads. Step 2 tells you how to
find the polishing marks.
2. CLEANING ALONG THE POLISH LINES
Polishing lines or "grain" are visible on some stainless steels.
Always scrub parallel to visible lines when visible. Use a plastic
scouring pad or soft cloth when you cannot see the grain.
3. USE ALKALINE, ALKALINE CHLORINATED OR
NON-CHLORIDE CONTAINING CLEANERS
While many traditional cleaners are loaded with chlorides, the
industry is providing an ever increasing choice of non-chloride
cleaners. If you are not sure of your cleaner's chloride content,
contact your cleaner supplier. If they tell you that your present
cleaner contains chlorides, ask if they have an alternative.
Avoid cleaners containing quaternary salts, as they can attack
stainless steel, causing pitting and rusting.
4. WATER TREATMENT
To reduce deposits, soften hard water when possible.
Installation of certain filters can remove corrosive and distasteful
elements. Salts in a properly maintained water softener can be
to your advantage. Contact a treatment specialist if you are
not sure of the proper water treatment.
5. MAINTAINING THE CLEANLINESS OF YOUR
FOOD EQUIPMENT
Use cleaners at the recommended strength (alkaline chlorinated
or non-chloride). Avoid build-up of hard stains by cleaning
frequently. When boiling water with your stainless steel
equipment, the single most likely cause of damage is chlorides
in the water. Heating any cleaners containing chlorides will have
the same damaging effects.
6. RINSE
When using chlorinated cleaners, you must rinse and wipe dry
immediately. It is better to wipe standing cleaning agents and
water as soon as possible. Allow the stainless steel equipment
to air dry. Oxygen helps maintain the passivity film on stainless
steel.
7. HYDROCHLORIC ACID (MURIATIC ACID) SHOULD
NEVER BE USED ON STAINLESS STEEL
8. REGULARLY RESTORE / PASSIVATE STAINLESS STEEL
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