GEA MultiFormer 600 - Cleaning Stainless Steel; Introduction; Cleaning; Slight Pollution

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5.4 Cleaning stainless steel
Introduction Main parts of this machine are designed with stainless steel. This material is ap-
plied because of its durability. This durability is secured by
– periodic cleaning,
– with suitable means and materials,
– and with a proper after treatment.
Cleaning products have each their own specific effect on stainless steel. Consult
by any doubt always the instruction leaflet (instructions for use), or contact the
manufacturer.
Indifferent to the used cleaning detergent:
1. Remove after cleaning all leavings with a moist sponge or cloth.
2. Act conscientious.
Caution!
Do not use disinfectants (such as chlorine and domestic bleach), hydrochlo-
ric acid and ferriferous abrasive. Never use steel wool.
5.4.1 Cleaning
Normal washing liquid and soft soap are suitable detergents to clean stainless
steel. If necessary: use a degreasing spray.
Preferably, do not use protective wax. It offers no extra protection against corro-
sion. Stainless steel protects itself. The other way round: waxing can have the
wrong effect because it is possible that dirt adheres to a wax coating.
Slight pollution Dirty fingerprints, light deposit, and the like.
Method:
1. Wipe the surface with a cloth, a cleaning detergent and water.
2. Use, if necessary, an abrasive that does not scratch stainless steel (for in-
stance CIF).
If required:
1. Spray the surface with a purifier (for instance 3M Stainless steel).
2. Polish up the surface with a soft dry cloth.
Strong pollution
& slight damage
Strong deposit, little corrosion, shoal scratches, and the like.
Method:
1. Wipe the surface with a cloth, a cleaning detergent and water.
2. Clean up the spots. Use a special cloth (Scotch Brite) and an abrasive.
If required:
1. Spray the surface with a purifier (for instance 3M Stainless steel).
2. Polish up the surface with a soft dry cloth.
Water con-
sumption
With regard to the use of water, the general instruction that applies is: avoid the
use of abundant water in the vicinity of a machine.