Care And Cleaning - Westinghouse QK042 Owner's Manual

Care and Cleaning

Your sink is manufactured with the highest grade stainless steel and will provide you many years of enjoyment with the proper care .
Do
- After use, always rinse your sink with tap water to
dilute and remove deposits .
- Towel dry the sink after use whenever possible
to prevent water spots . Should water spots occur,
clean with a mild solution of vinegar and water
followed by a thorough rinse .
- Use liquid soap, a general household cleaner, or
a weak solution of vinegar and water for regular
cleaning .
- Only use plastic scouring pads recommended for
use in stainless steel sinks, and only use them in
the bowl of the sink . Scrub in the direction of the
grain (original polish lines) .
SCRATCH, SPOT, AND BLEMISH REMOVAL AND SURFACE RESTORATION:
Little rust spots and blemishes that periodically appear in the sink are typically the result of the steel interacting with the chemicals
found in the vast spectrum of substances that sinks are commonly exposed to . They may also get transferred from other objects
placed or left in the sink . Scratches are the result of regular wear and tear .
To remove scratches, spots, and blemishes from the sink, rub them with a non-metallic scouring pad (e .g . Scotch-Brite
with a mild abrasive cleaner (e .g . Vim
When finished, rinse the sink with water and dry it with a towel to allow the sink to form a protective outer layer. This procedure can
also be used to renew all of the surfaces of the sink .
QK042
® or Barkeeper's Friend ® ) . Always rub the surfaces in the direction of the grain of the steel .
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Do Not
- Do not allow any food, detergent, soap or grease
to dry or sit for extended periods of time on the
surface of the sink .
- Never use abrasive cleaning products, as they will
dull and scratch the finish.
- Do not use scouring pads on the deck, as they will
dull the mirror finish.
- Never use steel wool pads, as they will leave iron
particles on the sink, which will cause corrosion .
- Never leave steel or cast iron pans in your
sink for extended periods of time, as this can
cause corrosion .
- Never use chlorine-based cleaners in your
new sink, they could lead to rust spots and
discolouration . If you must use them, rinse sink
thoroughly with fresh water immediately after
use . If any chemicals or glue make contact with
the sink during installation, wipe clean and rinse
thoroughly with fresh water .
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