Stainless Steel Care Instructions

Stainless steel parts of this appliance are made from 304 & 430 grade stainless steel. To preserve the

appearance and corrosion resistance of the stainless steel material regular cleaning is required.

Although stainless steel does not rust in the same manner as steel it can still exhibit ‘corrosion’

blemishes that look similar to rust and detract from the appliances appearance. Unlike steel, the

corrosion of stainless steel is mostly confined to the surface and in most cases can be removed by

cleaning, returning the surface to almost like new.

The most common form of corrosion that affects stainless steel is what is known as ‘Tea Staining”. This

shows up as brown spots on the surface, hence the confusion with rusting. This is most common in

coastal areas but depending on the environment can also occur in inland areas. If the ‘Tea Staining’

marks are not regularly cleaned from the material surface they can penetration into the material and

become very difficult to remove, the application of a metal polish would then be required.

If the appliance is located near swimming pools careful attention to cleaning is required. Pool chemicals

contain chlorides which can affect the stainless steel. This also applies to salt water pools as they contain

salt, namely sodium chloride.

The use of bleaches containing chlorine should not be used to clean the stainless steel surfaces. If the

residues are not completed rinsed away they can cause heavy pitting of the material. Pitting corrosion

eats deep into the surface and is not easily removed. Heavy polishing is required.

After each use allow the appliance to cool then wipe over with a soft, damp, soapy cloth. (DO NOT USE

CLEANERS CONTAINING CHLORIDE). Finally wipe over with soft, damp cloth. Be sure to wipe off food

particles and cooking residues, some marinates and oils can be acid and therefore attack the metal

surface. Also, cooking residues that are not removed after each use bake into the surfaces during

subsequent uses and become more difficult to remove.

There are a number of propriety stainless steel cleaners available that can be safely used on this

appliance. Read the directions carefully before using

DO NOT USE STEEL WOOL as particles can become embedded in the surface and then rust resulting in

small brown specs on the surface. If scouring is required to remove stubborn cooking residues use a soft

nylon pad (non abrasive).

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANING COMPOUNDS, use cream type.

If the appliance is used on an irregular basis it is advised to still clean regularly and keep it covered from

the elements, either by using a purpose BBQ cover or under a covered porch. Dirt and dust contain

corrosive particles from the environment that can attack the surface. Stainless steel surfaces retain their

best resistance to corrosion when keep clean. Even if the appliance is protected with a purpose BBQ

cover check regularly, condensation underneath the cover may be corrosive due to the local environment

and cause damage to the metal surface.

After cleaning applying a thin coating of ‘light oil’, for example baby oil, will also help protect the

stainless steel surface from the elements.

Stubborn stains, discolouration, ‘Tea Staining’ can occur from insufficient cleaning, excessive spillage

from cooking, severe environmental conditions and extreme cooking conditions.

There are propriety stainless steel cleaners available that are designed for such instances. Read the

instructions carefully before using.