
Exterior Cleaning
Commercial grades of stainless steel are susceptible to rusting if not properly maintained. It is
important that you properly care for the stainless steel surfaces of your ice machine and bin to avoid the
possibility of rust or corrosion. Use the following recommended guidelines for keeping your stainless
steel looking like new:
1. Clean the stainless steel thoroughly once a week. Clean frequently to avoid build-up of hard,
stubborn stains. Also, hard water stains left to sit can weaken the steel's corrosion resistance and
lead to rust. Use a nonabrasive cloth or sponge, working with, not across, the grain.
2. Don't use abrasive tools to clean the steel surface. Do not use steel wool, abrasive sponge pads, wire
brushes or scrapers to clean the steel. Such tools can break through the "passivation" layer - the thin
layer on the surface of stainless steel that protects it from corrosion.
3. Do not use cleaners that use chlorine or chlorides. Do not use chlorine bleach or products like Comet
to clean the steel. Chlorides can also break down the surface layer and can cause rusting.
4. Rinse with clean water. If chlorinated cleansers are used, you must thoroughly rinse the surface with
clean water and wipe dry immediately.
5. Use the correct cleaning agent. The table below lists the recommended cleaning agents for
common stainless steel cleaning problems:
Soap, Ammonia, Windex or
detergent with water, Fantastik,
409, Spic’n Span liquid are
approved for stainless steel
Apply with a clean cloth or
sponge. Rinse with clean water
and wipe dry
Removing grease or fatty acids
Easy-Off or similar oven
cleaners
Apply generously; allow to
stand for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with clean water.
Repeat as required.
Removing hard water spots and
scale
Swab or wipe with clean cloth.
Rinse with clean water and dry
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