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STRATOSTEAM COUNTERTOP STEAMER CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
OWNER’S MANUAL 1185184 PAGE 11 OF 44
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Shut off the steamer before cleaning or performing maintenance.
Southbend appliances are sturdily constructed of the best materials and are designed to provide durable service when
treated with ordinary care. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and
cleaned daily. Naturally, the periods for this care and cleaning depend on the amount and degree of usage.
Following daily and periodic maintenance procedures will enhance long life for your equipment. Climatic conditions
(such as salt air) may require more thorough and frequent cleaning or the life of the equipment could be adversely
affected.
Keep exposed, cleanable areas clean at all times.
DAILY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
DO NOT USE high-chlorine or bleach solution for cleaning the door gasket.
DO NOT USE steel wool or other metallic pads in the steamer.
1. Turn control lever to “OFF” and allow time for the steamer to drain and cool.
2. Remove and clean pans.
3. Remove and clean pan supports and cavity bottom cover. Wash separately in a sink with a mild detergent and
warm water. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth. Non-metallic scouring pads may be used to remove cooked-on
deposits.
4. Clean all interior surfaces with mild detergent, warm water, and a non-metallic pad. If discoloration of surfaces
starts due to buildup of seasonings or food products, remove them using a non-metallic scouring pad. RINSE
THOROUGHLY WITH CLEAN WATER. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
5. Ensure drain opening inside of cavity is clear.
6. Clean drain opening.
7. Place cleaned cavity bottom cover, pan supports, and pans back into their correct positions.
8. Leave the door open at night after cleaning to allow complete drying and to prolong the life of the door gasket.
PERIODIC DE-LIMING (AS NEEDED)
If lime or mineral deposits start to buildup on the cavity interior, they should be removed with a non-caustic de-liming
solution such as Lime-A-Way
®
. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of the de-liming solution.
STAINLESS-STEEL SURFACES
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
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.