Appendices, Cont’d
this evaluation, product temperature above the FDA Food Code 1993 temperature for potentially hazardous food will be the first indication that an evaluation should be performed. It is expected that all refrigerators will keep food at the FDA Food Code 1993 temperature for potentially hazardous food.
1.1The following recommendations are made for the purpose of arriving at easily taken and understood data which, coupled with other observations, may be used to determined whether a display refrigerator is working as intended:
a)INSTRUMENT – A stainless steel
scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to 1°C (1.8°F). Temperature measuring devices
that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accu- rate to 2°F. The thermometer should be checked for proper calibration. (It should read 32°F when the stem is immersed in an ice water bath).
b)LOCATION – The probe or sensing element of the thermometer should be located in the air- stream where the air first enters the display or storage area, and not more than 1 inch away from the surface and in the center of the discharge opening.
c)READING – It should first be determined that the refrigerator is refrigerating and has operated at least one hour since the end of the last defrost period. The thermometer reading should be made only after it has been allowed to stabilize, i.e., maintain a constant reading.
d)OTHER OBSERVATIONS – Other observations should be made which may indicate operating problems, such as unsatisfactory product, feel/ appearance.
e)CONCLUSIONS – In the absence of any apparent undesirable conditions, the refrigerator should be judged to be operating properly. If it is determined that such condition is undesirable, i.e., the prod- uct is above proper temperature, checks should be made for the following:
1.Has the refrigerator been loaded with warm product?
2.Is the product loaded beyond the “Safe Load Line” markers?
3.Are the return air ducts blocked?
4.Are the entering air ducts blocked?
5.Is a dumped display causing turbulent air flow and mixing with room air?
6.Are spotlights or other high intensity lighting directed onto the product?
7.Are there unusual draft conditions (from
8.Is there exposure to direct sunlight?
9.Are display signs blocking or diverting airflow?
10.Are the coils of the refrigerator iced up?
11.Is the store ambient over 75°F, 55% RH as set forth in ASHRAE Standard 72 and ASHRAE Standard 117?
12.Are the shelf positions, number, and size other than recommended by Hussmann?
13.Is there an improper application or control system?
14.Is the evaporator fan motor/blade inopera- tive?
15.Is the defrost time excessive?
16.Is the defrost termination, thermostat (if used) set too high?
17.Are the refrigerant controls incorrectly ad- justed?
18.Is the air entering the condenser above design conditions? Are the condenser fins clear of dirt, dust, etc.?
19.Is there a shortage of refrigerant?
c)READING – The thermometer reading should be made only after it has been allowed to stabilize, i.e., maintain a constant reading. Loading Product: Cases should be allowed to heat up for one hour before product is loaded. Temperature adjustments: Allow 4 hours after adjustment has been made before testing pulp temperature of product.
d)OTHER OBSERVATIONS – Other observations should be made which may indicate operating problems, such as unsatisfactory product, feel/ appearance.
APPENDIX D. – RECOMMENDATIONS TO USER -
REFRIGERATED
1.0Hussmann should provide instructions and recom- mendations for proper periodic cleaning. The user will be responsible for such cleaning, including the cleaning of low temperature equipment within the compart- ment and the cooling coil area(s). Cleaning practices, particularly with respect to proper refrigerator un- loading and
1.1Cleaning of non frozen food equipment should include a weekly cleaning of the food compartment as a minimum to prevent bacteria growth from accumulat- ing. Actual use and products may dictate more fre- quent cleaning. Circumstances of use and equipment design must also dictate the frequency of cleaning the display areas. Weekly washing down of the storage compartment is also recommended, especially for equipment subject to drippage of milk or other liquids, or the collection of vegetable, meat, crumbs, etc. or other debris or litter. Daily cleaning of the external areas surrounding the storage or display compart-
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