3.3SANITIZING

Sanitizing must be done after the freezer is clean and just before the hopper is filled with mix. Sanitizing the night before is not effective. However, you should always clean the freezer and parts after using it.

WARNING

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REQUIRE THAT ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED WITH FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT BE CERTIFIED FOR THIS USE.

When sanitizing the freezer, refer to local sanitary regulations for applicable codes and recommended sanitizing products and procedures. The frequency of sanitizing must comply with local health regulations. Mix sanitizer according to manufacturer’s instructions to provide a 100 parts per million strength solution. Mix sanitizer in quantities of no less than 2 gallons (7.5 liters) of 120°F water. Allow sanitizer to contact the surfaces to be sanitized for 5 minutes. Any sanitizer must be used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

PROLONGED CONTACT OF SANITIZER WITH FREEZER MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF STAINLESS STEEL PARTS.

B.Prepare 2 gallons (7.5 liters) of sanitizing solution following manufacturer’s instructions. Pour into hopper with mix inlet regulator in place (Fig. 11).

Figure 11. Sanitizing Procedure

C.Place the CLEAN-OFF-SERVE rocker switch in the CLEAN position. Check for leaks around the front door seal (Fig. 12).

In general, sanitizing may be conducted as follows:

A.Push the mix inlet regulator fully into the hopper (Fig. 10).

Figure 10. Mix Inlet Regulator

Figure 12. Clean Control

D. Clean sides of hopper, mix inlet regulator and underside of hopper cover using a sanitized soft bristle brush dipped in the sanitizing solution (Fig. 13).

Figure 13. Sanitizing Hopper

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