Stainless Steel Maintenance; Obtaining Service; If Service Is Required - AGA marvel MO24RFS Instructions D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Background
Stainless steel does not stain, corrode, or rust as easily as
ordinary steel, but it is not stain or corrosion proof.
Stainless steels can discolor or corrode if not maintained
properly.
Stainless steels differ from ordinary carbon steels by the
amount of chromium present. It is this chromium that
provides an invisible protective film on the surface called
chrome-oxide. This protective chrome-oxide film on the
surface can be damaged or contaminated, which may
result in discoloration, staining, or corrosion of the base
metal.
Care & Cleaning
Routine cleaning of the stainless steel surfaces will serve to
greatly extend the life of your product by removing
contaminants. This is especially important in coastal areas
which can expose the stainless to severe contaminants
such as halide salts, (sodium chloride).
It is strongly recommended to periodically inspect and
thoroughly clean crevices, weld points, under gaskets,
rivets, bolt heads, and any locations where small amounts
of liquid could collect, become stagnant, and concentrate
contaminates. Additionally, any mounting hardware that is
showing signs of corrosion should be replaced.
Frequency of cleaning will depend upon the installation
location, environmental, and usage conditions.
Choosing a Cleaning Product
The choice of a proper cleaning product is ultimately that
of the consumer, and there are many products from which
to choose. Depending upon the type of cleaning and the
degree of contamination, some products are better than
others.
Typically the most effective and efficient means for routine
cleaning of most stainless steel products is to give the
surfaces a brisk rubbing with a soft cloth soaked in warm
water and a gentle detergent, or mild mixture of ammonia.
Rubbing should, to the extent possible, follow the polish
lines of the steel, and always insure thorough rinsing after
cleaning.
STAINLESS STEEL
MAINTENANCE

OBTAINING SERVICE

Although some products are called "stainless steel
cleaners," some may contain abrasives which could scratch
the surface, (compromising the protective chrome-oxide
film), and some many contain chlorine bleach which will
dull, tarnish or discolor the surface if not completely
removed.
After the stainless surfaces have been thoroughly cleaned,
a good quality car wax may be applied to help maintain the
finish.
Stainless steel products should never be installed, or stored
in close proximity to chlorine chemicals.
Whichever cleaning product you chose, it should be used in
strict accordance with the instructions of the cleaner
manufacturer.

If Service is Required:

•
If the product is within the first year warranty period
please contact your dealer or call AGA MARVEL
Customer Service at 800.223.3900 for directions on
how to obtain warranty coverage in your area.
•
If the product is outside the first year warranty period,
AGA MARVEL Customer Service can provide
recommendations of service centers in your area. A
listing of authorized service centers is also available at
www.
agamarvel.com under the service and support section.
•
In all correspondence regarding service, be sure to give
the service number, serial number, and proof of
purchase.
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