Cleaning & Sanitizing Instructions

for Model VS-1.5(S)

These cleaning and sanitizing instructions are only a guideline to be used for the cleaning and sanitizing of the VS-1.5S and VS-S with VS-1.5. In-house cleaning and sanitizing methods may be more effective. Grindmaster assumes no responsibility for the food born illness and/or sickness caused by using improper sanitizing methods.

For cleaning and sanitizing of the VS-1.5S and VS-S with VS-1.5 the three-sink method is recommended. The three- sink method consists of the sink full of hot soapy water using an approved detergent, a fresh water rinse, and an aqueous sanitizing solution using an approved iodine sanitizer with mixture between 12.5-25 PPM.

1)Rinsing the unit after use:

a)Rinse unit with hot water and empty completely.

b)Fill unit with hot water.

c)Open unit and empty contents completely by opening the faucet completely.

2)Cleaning and sanitizing lid assembly:

a)Remove lid from unit, fully submerse it in cleaning solution. Using a clean cloth, wipe the unit thoroughly.

b)Using supplied brush, clean mixing tube thoroughly.

c)Rinse with clean water.

d)Submerse in sanitizing solution for 5 minutes then air dry completely.

3)Cleaning and sanitizing body assembly:

a)Remove unit from the base. (only when using VS-S with VS-1.5)

b)Completely fill the unit with cleaning solution. Using a clean cloth, wipe the unit thoroughly.

c)Rinse unit thoroughly with fresh water.

d)Remove faucet, shank, and sight gauge from unit and place in cleaning solution.

e)Open lid on the bottom of the unit and remove silicon tube (Tank to Faucet Tube) and place in cleaning solution for cleaning.

f)Reassemble unit.

g)Fully fill unit with sanitizing solution for 5 minutes and drain through fully opened faucet.

h)Wipe outside of the unit with a clean cloth moistened with sanitizing solution.

i)Place unit on rack upside down to thoroughly air-dry.

4)Cleaning Stand Assembly and tray:

a)Remove tray and tray top and place in cleaning solution. Using a clean cloth, clean tray and tray top thoroughly.

b)Wipe outside of the stand with a clean cloth moistened with sanitizing solution.

c)Place parts on rack to thoroughly air-dry.

5)Cleaning the Faucet assembly and silicone tube:

a)Using supplied brush, clean silicone tube, sight gauge tube, and shank assembly.

b)Rinse parts and place in sanitizing solution for 5 minutes, remove and air dry.

c)Remove top from faucet and use brush to clean inside, rinse and place in sanitizing solution for 5 minutes. Remove and air dry.

6)When all pieces are completely dry reassemble for use.

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Shuttle Brewers & Airpot/Shuttle Brewers

APB-430V2E230, APBIC-330V2E230, APB-430V2, APBIC-330V2, APBVSA-430V2E230 specifications

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