Maintenance
Routine maintenance maximizes operating efficiency and minimizes downtime. The maintenance procedures described below will prolong the life of the machine and help prevent accidents.
CAUTION
Replace all panels that are removed to perform service and maintenance procedures. Do not operate the machine with missing guards or with broken or missing parts. Do not bypass any safety devices.
SW019
Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checklists are provided at the end of this section. Laminate the checklists to preserve them for repeated copying. Operators and technicians are encouraged to add checks specific to their machine’s particular application. When possible, space is provided on the checklists for this purpose.
The following maintenance procedures must be performed regularly at the required intervals.
Daily
Beginning of the day
1.Inspect water inlet valve hose connections on the back of the machine for leaks.
2.Inspect steam hose connections for leaks, where applicable.
3.Check door interlock before starting operation:
a.Attempt to start the washer with the door open. The washer should not start with the door open.
b.Close the door and start the machine. Attempt to open the door while the cycle is in progress. The door should not open.
IMPORTANT: If the door lock and interlock are not functioning properly, take machine out of service. Call a service technician to correct.
End of day
1.Clean the fan of the AC drive box.
2.Clean the entire cabinet of the machine regularly and remove all traces of soap, etc.
3.Remove all detergent residue in the soap dispenser with hot water.
4.Clean the door gasket and remove all detergents and other products.
5.Shut off the main water, steam and power connections at the end of each day. Do not change the setting of the water inlet taps on boiler fed machines once these have been installed.
6.It is recommended to leave the door and the soap dispenser open after use, to ventilate the machine.
NOTE: Unload the machine promptly after each completed cycle to prevent moisture buildup. Leave loading door open at the end of each completed cycle to allow moisture to evaporate.
Weekly
1.Check the machine for leaks.
a.Start an unloaded cycle to fill the machine.
b.Verify that door and door gasket do not leak.
c.Verify that the drain valve is operating. If water does not leak out during the prewash segment, drain valve is closed and functioning properly.
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