Rust on new Smeg Cooker two days after first clean!

[brooksoid]

Hi all,

I recently bought (from an eBay whitegoods shop) a Smeg CC62MFX5.

First time cleaning it this Saturday – I noticed on Monday that the unit had become covered in tiny rust spots.

As you imagine, I am horrified. Also – I bought it cash, not through eBay (they didn’t get their slice) as I phoned the chap before I’d ‘bought it now’ so I don’t know what kind of a position I’m in.

Of course I have the Smeg guarantee.

Anyone had similar experiences? I’ve searched the forums for Rust, I did find one guy who mentioned it but couldn’t find other details.

Is this a fault with the finish on my particular cooker, or the brand as a whole? Are they going to replace it – would it make any difference or just happen again as soon as I’d cleaned it?

[admin]

Re: Rust on new Smeg Cooker two days after first clean!

Hi

What did you clean it with ? and how ? cloth ? green pad ? sink water before or after washing your pans ?

Bryan

[brooksoid]

Re: Rust on new Smeg Cooker two days after first clean!

Hi Bryan,

I was aware that cream cleansers were a no-no, as were products containing bleach. Also I was aware that anything scrubby (eg green pad) was also a no-no.

So, I cleaned it with a brand new sponge cloth, after the appliance of some non-bleach based Cif multipurpose actifizz lemon.

Was the Cif really to blame? It’s certainly not caused anything else stainless steel in my kitchen to corrode after two days (dualit toaster / kettle / sink!)

[Author]

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