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©2019 Hestan Commercial Corporation
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3. Harsh abrasives and metallic scouring materials should not be used for cleaning stainless steel as they
will leave scratch marks in the surface and damage the appearance of the grill. Likewise, do not use wire
brushes, scrapers or contaminated scouring pads.
4. For those areas with a directional grain, any cleaning with abrasives should be carried out along this grain
direction and not across it.
5. After use, always remove wet cleaning aids (such as cloths, pads, containers) from the surface, to avoid
formation of water marks or stains.
6. If required, dry the grill after use with a soft dry cloth or towel.
If the preceding guidelines are adhered to, your Aspire grill should offer excellent life and should live up
to its reputation of being “stainless”. Neglect of this practice, however, can lead to deterioration of the
surface and, in some extreme cases, corrosion of the steel itself. The two most common types of corrosion
that may be encountered, particularly on stainless steel, are rust marks and pitting of the surface.
RUST-BROWN MARKS
These rust marks are likely the result of small particles of “ordinary-steel” which have become attached
to the surface and have subsequently rusted in the damp environment. The most common source of such
particles is from steel wool scouring pads, but contamination may also occur from carbon steel utensils
and old water supply pipes. These brown marks are only superficial stains, which will not harm the grill.
They should be removable using a soft damp cloth and a multi-purpose, non-abrasive, cream cleanser.
Occasionally, it may be necessary to resort to a proprietary stainless steel cleanser to return the surface
of the grill to its original condition. To avoid re-occurrence of any “rust-staining”, it is essential that the
source of the contamination is eliminated. An Aspire grill cover will go a long way toward preventing this
kind of contamination.
PITTING
A more severe form of corrosion is pitting of the surface. The sources of this corrosive attack can usually
be attributed to certain household products such as bleach, household cleaners containing bleach (sodium
hypochlorite), and pool chlorine. If you see pitting of the stainless steel surface, you can attempt to buff it
out using stainless steel abrasive pads, but in most cases, pitting of the surface cannot be removed.
FOODSTUFFS
In general, stainless steel is fully resistant to all foodstuffs in common use. Only in isolated cases, such
as when concentrated salt and vinegar mixtures are allowed to remain in contact with the steel for a
prolonged period, can any surface marking result. Clean the surface as per instructions above.
SALT WATER ENVIRONMENTS
Exposure to salt air and spray may cause surface rust or staining to appear. If neglected, pitting and severe
corrosion on various parts of your grill will occur. Clean the surfaces as per instructions above on a more
frequent basis, perhaps every week or every other week, and maintain the unit covered.
The Hestan warranty does not cover occasional surface rust or staining due to environmental conditions.
See warranty section for details.
CARE OF PAINTED SURFACES (IF APPLICABLE)
Aspire grills are available in standard stainless steel, or four optional colors. The tough powder-coating on
these panels are commonly used on automotive parts, and commercial and residential appliances because
of their excellent chip resistance, and resistance to a variety of chemicals. The finish should hold up well
outdoors in most conditions. However, like any painted surface, special care must be taken when cleaning
this finish.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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