Care and Maintenance Guide KoKoMo Grills Outdoor Kitchens, Fireplaces, & Fire Pits Care and Maintenance Guide KoKoMo Grills Outdoor Kitchens, Fireplaces, & Fire Pits This brief guide provides general details on how to clean, protect, and repair your KoKoMo products, including the following topics: Natural Stone Granite Tile Stucco Stainless Steel KOB08REV2017001
Natural Stone A natural characteristic of travertine, granite and marble is its inherent lack of uniformity. Since it is a completely natural material, it can have a great amount of variations in color, shade, finish, tint, hardness, strength, and so on. Any time you use natural stone, you can always expect differences from one tile to the next. You will frequently see dry seams, fissure veins, pits or fossils. These areas are often filled in at the factory.
Granite Top Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available from most Granite fabrication stores) or a mild liquid dishwashing deter-gent and warm water. Use a clean rag for best results. * Too much cleaner or soap may leave a film and cause streaks. * High acid content may etch the surface. * Rinse the surface thoroughly after washing with the soap solution and dry with a soft cloth. * Change the rinse water frequently.
Tile DO’s and DON’Ts of Tile Care • DO test scouring pads in a small area first. • DO use a silicone sealer on grout joints if continuous staining is a problem. • DO read and follow label directions for all cleaners. • DO keep this information and refer to it when necessary. • DO NOT combine ammonia and household bleaches. • DO NOT use harsh cleaning agents (such as steel wool pads) which can scratch or damage the surface of your tile. • DO NOT place sharp object on tile surface.
Tile Repair Your outdoor kitchen was delivered with a care kit containing extra tiles. If tiles on your outdoor kitchen become damaged, remove the damaged tile with a chisel and replace it with a new tile. The new tile should be secured to the table with thin set. Once the thin set is dry, re-apply grout (also included in the care kit) to the tile. Tile Grout The grout on your outdoor kitchen should be sealed with a grout sealer at least once a year.
To ensure safe and proper maintenance, we recommend you follow these directions carefully. Clean internal parts of the grill regularly as determined by the amount of use and foods cooked. The entire grill should be cleaned at least once a year. In addition, keep the area around your grill clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
1. Clean Thoroughly clean stains, food, and grime using a sponge or damp cloth with warm water and a mild dish soap. Use Fantastik or Formula 409 to remove heavier soil. 2. Rinse Thoroughly rinse all surfaces and dry them completely with a clean towel. Do not allow stainless steel to air dry. 3. Polish We strongly recommend that you apply a surface protectant to all exposed stainless steel surfaces.
Rust Removal It is a common misconception that stainless steel does not rust. It does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as ordinary steel (it stains less), but it is not stain-proof. If not properly protected and maintained, it can corrode, pit, and/or discolor. Because salt will accelerate rust and corrosion, grill or outdoor kitchen owners who live near the beach need to be diligent in maintaining their stainless steel hardImportant ware.
