Southbend Cheese Melters - Manual (Page 16)

I NFRARED C HEESE M ELTER
OWNER’S MANUAL 1186531 REV 3 (9/14) PAGE 16 OF 22
S TAINLESS- S TEEL S URFACES
To remove normal dirt, grease and product residue from stainless steel surfaces that operate at LOW temperature, use
ordinary soap and water (with or without detergent) applied with a sponge or cloth. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
To remove BAKED-ON grease and food splatter, or condensed vapors; apply cleanser to a damp cloth or sponge and
rub cleanser on the metal in the direction of the polishing lines on the metal. Rubbing cleanser, as gently as possible, in
the direction of the polished lines will not mar the finish of the stainless steel. NEVER RUB WITH A CIRCULAR MOTION.
Soil and burnt deposits which do not respond to the above procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface with
SCOTCH-BRITE scouring pads or STAINLESS scouring pads. DO NOT USE ORDINARY STEEL
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE INFRARED CHEESE MELTER
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WOOL as any particles left on the surface will rust and further spoil the appearance of the finish. NEVER USE A WIRE
BRUSH, STEEL SCOURING PADS (EXCEPT STAINLESS), SCRAPER, FILE OR OTHER STEEL TOOLS. Surfaces
which are marred collect dirt more rapidly and become more difficult to clean. Marring also increases the possibility of
corrosive attack. Refinishing may then be required.
“Heat tint” is darkened areas that sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to
excessive heat. These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are
not harmful. Heat tint can normally be removed by the foregoing, but tint which does not respond to this procedure calls
for a vigorous scouring in the direction of the polish lines using SCOTCH-BRITE scouring pads or a STAINLESS scouring
pad in combination with a powered cleanser. Heat tint may be lessened by reducing heat to equipment during slack
periods.
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