General Cleaning; Maintenance; Stainless Steel Care - Vulcan-Hart VCV13 Installation & Operation Manual

VCV SERIES COOK AND HOLD OVEN SYSTEMS

GENERAL CLEANING

Interior
Wash the inside of the compartment with a
solution of mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse with warm water. Wipe dry. This should
be performed based upon a schedule
predetermined for your operation.
Exterior
Refer to "STAINLESS STEEL CARE."
Door Gasket(s)
At least once a week, thoroughly clean the
gasket sealing surfaces of the oven door(s) to
remove food acids; this action will ensure
maximum gasket life.
Note: Do not use any solvents or sharp
instruments to clean the gasket(s).
Wash the gasket(s) with a cloth moistened
with a solution of mild detergent and warm
water. Rinse with a fresh cloth moistened in
warm water to remove all traces of detergent.
Wipe dry with a clean dry cloth.
Never apply food oils or petroleum lubricants
directly to the gasket(s); petroleum-based
solvents and lubricants will reduce gasket life.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning
Stainless steel contains 70-80% iron, which
will rust if not properly maintained. It also
contains 12-30% chromium, which forms an
invisible passive, protective film that shields
against corrosion. If the film remains intact,
the stainless steel will remain intact. However,
if the film is damaged, the stainless steel can
break down and rust. To prevent stainless
steel breakdown, follow these steps:
scrapers, files, wire brushes or scouring
pads (except for stainless steel scouring
pads), which will mar the surface!
leave behind particles that rust!
chloride-containing cleaning solutions,
which will break down the protective film!
or salt on the surface. Many foods are
acidic. Salt contains chloride!
For routine cleaning, use warm water, mild
soap or detergent and a sponge or soft cloth.
For heavy-duty cleaning, use warm water, a
degreaser and a plastic, stainless steel or
Scotch-Brite pad.
Always rinse thoroughly. Always rub gently in
the direction of the steel grain.
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STAINLESS STEEL CARE

Never use any metal tools,
Never use steel wool, which will
Never use acid-based or
Never rub in a circular motion!
Never leave any food products