CHAPTER 4: Preventive Maintenance
4.1Daily Checks and Services
Inspect Cooking System and Accessories for Damage
Look for loose or frayed wires and cords, leaks, foreign material in cookpot or inside cabinet, and any other indications that the rethermalizer and accessories are not ready and safe for operation.
Clean Cabinet Inside and Out
Clean inside the cabinet with a dry, clean cloth. Wipe all accessible metal surfaces and components to remove accumulations of oil, dust, or cooking residue.
Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean cloth dampened with dishwashing detergent, removing oil, dust, or cooking residue.
DANGER
Never attempt to clean this equipment during the rethermalizing/cooking process or when the cookpot is filled with hot water and/or food products.
Clean Float Switch Assemblies, Vat
Press the computer power switch to the OFF position. Clean the float switches with a solution of detergent and warm water. A Scotchbrite™ or equivalent nylon pad may be used to scrub away any accumulated mineral deposits. Verify that both floats move freely up and down on the rod. Using a Scotchbrite™ or similar abrasive pad and a solution of detergent and warm water, clean the inside of the vat, paying particular attention to the elements.
Rinse the vat thoroughly with clean water at least twice.
4.2Quarterly Checks and Services
Check Controller Set Point Accuracy
Probe
1.Fill the cookpot with water. Press the controller power switch, and allow the unit to heat to setpoint. Insert a
2.When the computer displays a series of four dashes, press the switch to show the temperature. The measured temperature should be within ± 5ºF (2ºC) of the displayed water temperature. If the reading is outside that range, contact a Factory Authorized Service Center for assistance.