Stainless Steel Refrigerator Care

His Majesty the fridge - the main one in the kitchen. Everything revolves around him, since most of the goodies are stored in his cool belly. A stainless steel refrigerator can turn your kitchen into a modern paradise. Caring for a stainless steel fridge is not that difficult, but you need to start it right after your purchase.

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Features of stainless steel appliances

Stainless steel is a material that is actively used to create various household appliances. Its main advantage is protection against the damaging effects of corrosion. Stainless steel is durable and strong, and during all operation your equipment will never be covered with rust.

Choosing an aggregate of high quality material, you will encounter not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages of the products. One of the main ones is the high cost of the device. This is due not only to the fact that metal is in short supply, but also to production problems of a technical plan.

Stainless steel refrigerators are prestigious, elite models and are rarely produced at the serial level. Many well-known companies have models of refrigerators made of such high-quality material, and stainless steel can be used both in the manufacture of the refrigerator itself and in the manufacture of doors. For example, if the refrigerator is built-in, then stainless steel is used only for the production of doors. A refrigerator with stainless steel side panels can be custom made.

Important! Initially, stainless steel was used in the manufacture of refrigerators not because of the reliability of the material, but only for the fact that manufacturers needed a material with magnetic properties that would attract a magnetic door seal.

Despite the strength and durability of high-quality material, improper maintenance of the surface of the unit can ruin the highest quality product and lead to a loss of a presentable appearance, so follow the care tips not to spoil the product.

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How to care for a stainless steel refrigerator?

Caring for a stainless steel refrigerator begins immediately upon purchase.

Transportation

Stainless steel is a durable material, but this does not mean that it has the strength of steel. Stainless steel refrigerated cabinets are necessarily coated with a polymer protective film, so as not to damage during transportation.

It is better to transport a brand new refrigerator vertically, without tilting it. If it is not possible to transport vertically, then be sure to look at the packaging - it should indicate on which side the unit can be placed. In some cases, the marking is placed on the compressor, and when you tilt the refrigerator, the oil may leak out of the compressor, and it will not flow out, but where the refrigerant is supposed to circulate. So it’s better not to allow such a problem, since no guarantee for such negligence extends. Remove film only after delivery. After this, the unit must be washed with a suitable washing solution.

Installation

After you delivered the household appliances to the place of deployment, you need to place it correctly.This is also one of the important points that must be followed in order to arrange proper care for the stainless steel refrigerator.

Do not place the refrigerator in the following places:

1. Near batteries or other heating appliances, including a gas or electric stove. If this is not possible, then separate the refrigerator from the stove, at least with a floor cabinet.
2. Close to water sources and sinks. When washing dishes and when descaling from a pot, kettle, substances with acetic acid are used, and even minimal contact with an aggressive product on the refrigerator can damage its surface.
3. Close to the countertop (to the working surface). Liquids can leak into the unit gap, which will lead to corrosion.
4. In rooms with high humidity.

Important! When installing the unit, remember that the “knight of the cold image” must have access to fresh air

Do not turn on the refrigerator immediately after installation. Let him stand still for 1.5-2 hours and “get used” to a new place (especially if he was only brought in from the cold).

Defrost

If your machine is without a No Frost system, it must be defrosted to remove snow and ice. Do not use scissors, knives and other sharp objects for this purpose, as you can not only break the refrigerator, but also spoil your own health. The refrigerant from the hole you pierced can get into your eyes, as it is under pressure.

Important! If it is necessary to remove snow, it is better to use special plastic blades that are supplied.

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How to wash a stainless steel refrigerator?

During operation, the refrigeration unit must be cleaned inside, outside and behind. Stainless steel refrigerators are a separate song, since the material does not have dirt-repellent properties, which means that it must be washed at least once a quarter.

Be sure to consider the fact that stainless steel is afraid of chlorine, abrasive materials and acids. Therefore, it is necessary to select the appropriate detergents when deciding what to wash the stainless steel refrigerator with.

Check out what the manufacturer recommends in the refrigerator manual. Usually, the instructions always have recommendations for care. If in some improbable case there are no recommendations, then read the information on the website of the company that released your refrigerator. As a rule, for some models, special care products are supplied, however, not all manufacturers are so generous. Many offer to buy them separately, so consult a consultant about the availability of special tools immediately when buying a device.

Important! Before proceeding with cleaning, defrosting procedures, be sure to disconnect the appliance from the mains.

Helpful hints:

• Stainless steel is easy to scratch, so use a microfiber cloth for cleaning. This material is better than lint-free cotton, as it leaves fewer fibers on the surface. To bring the surface to shine, you can use paper towels. First, clean the surface of the refrigerator with a microfiber cloth and a special product, and then wipe the refrigerator with paper towels.
• The process of cleaning the stainless surface is carried out strictly in the direction of its processing, and not perpendicularly.
• Wipe the inside of the appliance (where food is stored) with a cloth dampened with warm water or take special products purchased at the store. It is better to use the products of the same company that manufactured the unit, as these products are also designed to deal with unpleasant odors.
• Wash the evaporator as well as the seal on the door without any cleaning agents, just with warm water.
• Make sure that during the washing process, water does not fall under the ceiling light, as well as in the temperature switch.
• To remove stubborn stains and fingerprints, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to warm water.
• Will clean stainless steel any vegetable oil (including olive oil). But note that cleaning with oil requires additional drying in order for this oil to absorb. If you take care of a stainless steel refrigerator with oil, an excessively glossy gloss remains.

Important! Baby soap, vegetable oil, or any other cleaning agent containing oil will give a shine to the surface, but the refrigerator will attract dust and dirt much faster than before using a greasy product.

• To clean the outer surface of the refrigerator, you can take a mixture of white vinegar and water: mix the ingredients in a bottle with a spray in the proportion of 3 parts white vinegar and 1 part water. Spray the product onto the surface and wipe it with a paper towel. Vinegar will excellently remove greasy fingerprints and most other dirt.
• After washing, be sure to wipe the refrigerator inside and out with a dry cloth.
• Clean the back of the unit several times a year. This can be done either manually or with a vacuum cleaner.

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Stainless steel refrigerators are among the elite models, which means that the quality of their assembly is also up to par. We hope that using our tips and recommendations of the manufacturer, you will provide the unit with proper care, especially since it does not require specific and complex procedures. Just walk along the surface of the polymer refrigerator with a damp cloth once a quarter, and it will shine like brand new, delighting you and all households with delicious and fresh products.