Viking 24" Outdoor Refrigerated Drawers Installation / Use and Care Instructio - Page 12

CARE AND CLEANING / STAINLESS STEEL MAINTENANCE 18. Do not place a cover on the unit, as this can trap condensation. After completion of the above, you may choose to store the unit indoors, although this is not required. Background Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel, but it is not stain or corrosion proof. Stainless steels can discolor or corrode if not maintained properly. Start-Up After Long-Term Storage: 1. If stored outside, it is recommended that the unit again be thoroughly inspected per the storage instructions above to address any dirt or debris from the weather and/or animals/insects. 2. Connect the unit to electrical power. 3. Turn unit on and con¿rm your desired control settings. 4. Allow 24-hrs for the unit to stabilize before loading contents. Clean out behind grille Figure 22 Stainless steels differ from ordinary carbon steels by the amount of chromium present. It is this chromium that provides an invisible protective ¿lm on the surface called chrome-oxide. This protective chrome-oxide ¿lm on the surface can be damaged or contaminated, which may result in discoloration, staining, or corrosion of the base metal. Care & Cleaning Routine cleaning of the stainless steel surfaces will serve to greatly extend the life of your product by removing contaminants. This is especially important in coastal areas which can expose the stainless to severe contaminants such as halide salts, (sodium chloride). Spacer Grille Remove screw from each end of grille It is strongly recommended to periodically inspect and thoroughly clean crevices, weld points, under gaskets, rivets, bolt heads, and any locations where small amounts of liquid could collect, become stagnant, and concentrate contaminates. Additionally, any mounting hardware that is showing signs of corrosion should be replaced. Soak up water from plastic drain pan if necessary Figure 23 Access cover Clean out debris Remove screws around perimeter of access cover. Frequency of cleaning will depend upon the installation location, environmental, and usage conditions. Choosing a Cleaning Product The choice of a proper cleaning product is ultimately that of the consumer, and there are many products from which to choose. Depending upon the type of cleaning and the degree of contamination, some products are better than others. Typically the most effective and ef¿cient means for routine cleaning of most stainless steel products is to give the surfaces a brisk rubbing with a soft cloth soaked in warm water and a gentle detergent, or mild mixture of ammonia. Rubbing should, to the extent possible, follow the polish lines of the steel, and always insure thorough rinsing after cleaning. Although some products are called "stainless steel cleaners," some may contain abrasives which could scratch the surface, (compromising the protective chromeoxide ¿lm), and some many contain chlorine bleach which will dull, tarnish or discolor the surface if not completely removed. 12