I.The freezer is designed to dispense the product at a reasonable draw rate. If the freezer is overdrawn, the result is a soft product or a product the will not dispense at all. If this should occur, allow the freezer to run for approximately 30 seconds before dispensing additional product. After a while the operator will sense or feel the freezer is beginning to fall behind, and will slow down the rate of draw so as not to exceed the capacity.
J.Do not operate the freezer when the level indicator shows the hopper is empty.
NOTE
The freezer has a standby mode sometimes referred to as a sleep or energy conservation mode. When the freezer is not used, after a preset time, it will remain there until someone draws a product or pushes the PUSH TO FREEZE switch. In the standby mode, the freezer will keep the product below 45°F. Standby modes are not to be used in place of cleaning and sanitizing. Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies determine frequency of cleaning and sanitizing.
Mix does not improve with age. Old mix, or mix that has been stored at too high a temperature, can result in a finished product that is less than satisfactory from the appearance and taste standpoint. To retard bacteria growth in dairy based mixes; the best storage temperature range is between 36° to 40°F (2.2° to 4.4°C).
Some products tend to foam more than others do. If excess foam should occur, skim off with a sanitized utensil and discard (Fig. 17). Periodically, stir the mix in the hopper with a sanitized utensil.
Figure 17. Skimming the Foam
3.5 MIX INFORMATION | 3.6 REMOVING MIX FROM FREEZER |
Mix can vary considerably from one manufacturer to another. Differences in the amount of butterfat content and quantity and quality of other ingredients have a direct bearing on the finished frozen product. A change in freezer performance that cannot be explained by a technical problem may be related to the mix. When changing from one type of mix to another such a yogurt to Vitari, you may have to change the mix inlet regulator and/or control settings. Please call your distributor for further information.
Proper product serving temperature varies from one manufacturer’s mix to another. Mixes should provide a satisfactory product in the 18° to 20°F
When checking the temperature, stir the thermometer in the frozen product to read the true temperature.
To remove the mix from the freezer, refer to the following steps:
A.Remove the mix inlet regulator from the hopper by pulling straight up (Fig. 18).
Figure 18. Removing Mix Inlet Regulator
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