hestan ASPIRE AEB121-LP, Use & Care Manual

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the side burner to its original condition. To avoid re-occurrence of any “rust-staining”, it is essential that 

the source of the contamination is eliminated.  An Aspire side burner cover will go a long way toward 

preventing this kind of contamination.

PITTING
A more severe form of corrosion is pitting of the surface.  The sources of this corrosive attack can usually 

be attributed to certain household products such as bleach, household cleaners containing bleach (sodium 

hypochlorite), and pool chlorine.  If you see pitting of the stainless steel surface, you can attempt to buff it 

out using stainless steel abrasive pads, but in most cases, pitting of the surface cannot be removed.  

FOODSTUFFS
In general, stainless steel is fully resistant to all foodstuffs in common use.  Only in isolated cases, such 

as when concentrated salt and vinegar mixtures are allowed to remain in contact with the steel for a 

prolonged period, can any surface marking result.  Clean the surface as per instructions above.

CARE OF PAINTED SURFACES (IF APPLICABLE)

Aspire side burners are available in standard stainless steel, or 4 optional colors.  The tough powder-coating 

on these panels are commonly used on automotive parts, and commercial and residential appliances 

because of their excellent chip resistance, and resistance to a variety of chemicals.  The finish should hold 

up well outdoors in most conditions.  However, like any painted surface, special care must be taken when 

cleaning this finish.  

To clean your powder coated surface:  

1.  Carefully remove any loose deposits with a wet sponge.
2.  Use a soft brush (non abrasive) or cloth, and a mild household detergent solution to remove dust, salt 

and other deposits.  Never use any solvent-based cleaners, stainless steel cleaners, heavy degreasers, oven 

cleaners, etc. on the painted surfaces.  They can permanently damage the paint.

3.  Rinse off with clean fresh water

CARE & MAINTENANCE OF SIDE BURNER COMPONENTS

SIDE BURNER GRATE
The easiest way to clean the cooking grate is immediately after cooking is completed and after turning off 

the flame.  Wear a grill mitt to protect your hand from the heat and steam.  Dip a brass bristle grill brush in 

hot soapy water and scrub the hot grate.  Dip the brush frequently in the bowl of water.  The steam created 

as water contacts the hot grate, assists the cleaning process by softening any food particles.  If the side 

burner is allowed to cool before cleaning, then cleaning will be more difficult. 

BURNER CLEANING
Cleaning of the burner assembly itself should only be necessary in the event of a large spillover which may 

have clogged the burner ports, etc.  When the burner is completely cooled down, remove the burner cap 

and clean up whatever debris, food, grease etc. you find using a warm, soapy water solution.  A toothbrush 

can be used to scrub difficult areas.  Wipe with a clean cloth and reassemble.

IGNITERS
The spark igniter on the side burner is partially exposed and can be contaminated in the event you have 

a boil-over when using the side burner.  You can gently clean them with a soapy water solution and a 

toothbrush.  Wipe down with a clean cloth.

NOTE:  Rough handling of the igniter can crack the ceramic body, causing it to fail.  Handle with care.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 

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