
3.2.2004 Rev. 1.1
Operating instructions
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4.3 After-use care
4.3.1 Cleaning
Before cleaning, turn off the appliance and shut off gas supply upstream of it.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you start cleaning it.
General information
The main causes for stainless steel wear or corrosion are:
• using abrasive or acid detergents, especially chlorine-based products such as hy-
drochloric acid or sodium hypochlorite (bleach). Therefore, before buying a deter-
gent product, make sure it does not corrode stainless steel (see also paragraph
"Routine cleaning");
• stagnation of ferrous deposits (such as those created by rust dissolved in the water
flowing through the piping, especially after the appliance has remained idle for
some time). Therefore, avoid such stagnation. Do not use wire scourers to remove
the most stubborn food residues. Use, rather, scourers or spatulas made of stainless
steel or softer, non-ferrous materials;
• stagnation of substances having acid components such as vinegar, lemon juice,
sauces, salt, etc. Avoid prolonged contact of the stainless steel parts of the appli-
ance with those substances. The evaporation of saline solutions over the surfaces
of the appliance is particularly harmful to them.
Routine cleaning
Cleaning the appliance thoroughly on a daily basis is the key to keeping it in perfect work-
ing condition and prolonging its life. Clean the appliance with a damp cloth using water
and soap or detergents, provided that they are not acid or abrasive as discussed further
above. Such detergents should not even be used to wash the floor near the appliance, as
their fumes may deposit on the steel surfaces and damage them. If the appliance is very
dirty, use a synthetic Scotch BriteTM type sponge. Rinse it off with clean water and wipe
it dry with a clean cloth. Do not rub the appliance with wire scourers as they could leave
rust stains. For the same reason, avoid touching the appliance with ferrous objects.
Never use direct water jets to clean the appliance because this could result in water enter-
ing into it and damaging it.
Stains and abrasions on the steel surface
Scratches and dark stains may be smoothed or removed using stainless stainless steel
scourers or synthetic abrasive sponges, which should always be rubbed in the same direc-
tion as the satin finish.