Cleaning; Stainless Steel Care - Vulcan-Hart V SERIES VB150 ML-126552 Installation And Operation Manual

V SERIES FOOD HOLDING, TRANSPORT, & BANQUET CARTS

CLEANING

WARNING:
Always UNPLUG
POWER SUPPLY before cleaning.
DAILY:
1. Unplug electrical power supply.
2. Allow warmer to cool before
cleaning.
3. Clean the interior of the cabinet
with a mild soap and water.
Never use harsh chemicals or
abrasive pads to
4. Rinse and dry with a soft dry
cloth.
5. Clean the exterior of the cabinet
with a clean damp cloth.
HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING:
For heavy-duty cleaning, use warm
water, a degreaser, and a plastic,
stainless steel, or Scotch-Brite pad.
Never rub in a circular motion -- rub
gently in the direction of the steel grain.
Always rinse thoroughly.

STAINLESS STEEL CARE

CLEANING:
Stainless Steel contains 70 – 80% iron,
which will rust if not properly maintained.
Stainless Steel also contains 12 – 30%
chromium, which forms an invisible
passive, protective film that shields
against corrosion.
If the protective film remains intact, the
stainless steel will
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clean the cabinet.
remain intact.
However, if the film is damaged, the
stainless steel can break down and rust.
PREVENTIVE CARE:
To prevent stainless steel break-
down, follow these steps:
1. Never use any metal tools,
scrapers, files, wire brushes,
or scouring pads (except for
stainless steel scouring pads,)
which will mar the surface.
2. Never use steel wool – which
will leave behind particles that will
rust.
3. Never
chloride containing cleaning
solutions – which
down the protective film.
4. Never rub in a circular motion.
Always rub gently in the direction
of the steel grain.
5. Never leave any food products
or salt on the surface.
foods are acidic.
chloride.
PRESERVING & RESTORING:
Special stainless
cleaners can preserve and restore the
protective film.
Preserve the life of stainless steel with a
regular application of a high-quality
stainless steel polishing cleaner, as a
final step to daily cleaning.
If signs of breakdown appear, restore
the stainless steel surface.
thoroughly clean, rinse, and dry the
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