Use and Care Manual

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT STAINLESS STEEL & GENERAL PRODUCT CARE
To keep your Delta Heat products free of surface corrosion and in good working order, it is important
to take additional precautions under certain conditions.
If your Delta Heat products are located in corrosive conditions, such as:
• A coastal environment where corrosive salty air is present.
• Near a swimming pool, hot tub or water feature with exposure to corrosive pool chemicals and/or
chlorinated water.
• Areas where muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) or other corrosive cleaning solutions are used to
clean concrete and masonry.
• Areas where corrosive masonry dust and debris are created by cutting stone or mixing cements.
These conditions can create a highly corrosive environment that will cause the corrosions resistant
type 304 stainless steel to develop surface oxidation, corrosions or rust.
Delta Heat products have been tested in saline solutions, highly chlorinated solutions and have been
tested against exposure to highly acidic foods. The test results proved the type 304 stainless steel
can withstand exposure over prolonged periods of time. However, the conditions outlined above,
along with neglect, can lead to surface corrosion or rust.
It is recommended that your Delta Heat products be kept dry and covered when not in use. This is
even more important when long-term storage is intended.
Do not allow food particles or grease to be left inside your Delta Heat products. These can attract ro-
dents, which are unsanitary and are likely to cause physical damage by chewing on the wiring, which
can cause permanent damage to the electrical components.
If you are located along the coast or in the desert, wind driven sand is extremely abrasive and can pit
and scratch the stainless steel. Keep your Delta Heat products covered when not in use.
When routine cleaning, maintenance and awareness of the conditions outlined above, you can enjoy
many years of service from your Delta Heat products.
In the event that surface corrosion has developed on the stainless steel, it is typically not the stainless
steel that is corroding but corrosive particles that have been deposited on the surface.
Delta Heat grills are made of all welded stainless steel. It is non-rusting and non-magnetic. Never
clean the stainless steel when it is hot. After the initial grilling use, certain areas of the grill may dis-
color. This is a normal discoloration caused by the intense heat given off by the burners.
Specks of grease can gather on the surface of the stainless steel and get baked-on. These can be
removed by using a mild abrasive pad with a stainless steel cleaner. Use the mildest cleaner and
always scrub in the direction of the grain. Do not use steel wool to clean the grill.