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How to care for stainless steel
Even though stainless steel is remarkably resistant to tarnish and rust relative to ordinary
steels, it still needs proper care to avoid corrosion. Corrosion of stainless steel is not
warranted as it is dependent on the care and maintenance of the product. If your barbeque
is positioned in a more corrosive environment (e.g. near sea air), it will need more attention
to care and maintenance to avoid corrosion. We recommend the following:
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After use, clean the stainless steel surfaces with fresh water and a soft cloth. This quick
and simple task will make a big difference.
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Where light cleaning is needed, a commercially available stainless steel cleaner with a
soft cloth should be used.
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To repair minor tea staining or pitting, you can use a light, non-metallic scour pad. It is
important that you rub gently in line with the natural grain of the stainless steel surface
to avoid leaving visible scratch marks.
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Use 3M stainless steel cleaner available for your local Barbeques Galore store to polish
and protect all stainless steel surfaces. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the
can. Do not use while the barbeque is on or still hot! This will provide a temporary
protective film on the stainless steel.
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Between uses, it is a good idea to leave the barbeque covered to prevent dust and air
borne salts settling on the stainless steel surfaces. If left for too long, these particles
can act as rust centres. Use a ventilated cover, or add a couple of sponges between
the cover and the barbeque to promote ventilation and reduce condensation.
With a small amount of care, your investment in quality stainless steel will keep its beautiful
finish as well as its value for a long time to come.
Storing Your Barbeque
Your barbeque is designed to be used outdoors. However, just like a car, you will prolong
the life of the appliance if you store it out of direct exposure to the elements when not in use.
This can be done in many ways as below. Always shut OFF the gas supply and turn the
Barbeque control valves to OFF when the unit is not in use.
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Place a waterproof cover over it. These are available from most barbeque retailers. Use
a ventilated cover, or add a couple of sponges between the cover and the barbeque to
promote ventilation and reduce condensation.
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Move the barbeque to a covered location. If you are storing it in a closed room (e.g. a
shed or a garage) then disconnect and keep the cylinder outdoors and away from any
other cylinders or any cars, boats, motorcycles or any other petrol engines.
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If you don’t intend to use it for a few months, lightly spray all surfaces with canola oil.
This will help protect against corrosion.
Care and maintenance (continued)
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