3.4CLEANINGTHEFREEZERPARTS

Place all loose parts in a pan or container and take to the wash sink for cleaning. To clean freezer parts refer to the following steps:

A.Place all parts in warm mild detergent water and clean with brushes provided. Rinse all parts with clean hot water.

CAUTION

DO NOT DAMAGE PARTS BY DROPPING OR ROUGH HANDLING.

B.Wash the freezer barrel and spout with warm detergent water and brushes provided.

C.The exterior should be kept clean at all times to preserve the lustre of the stainless steel. A mild alkaline cleaner is recommended. Use a soft cloth or sponge to apply the cleaner.

D.Remove the drip tray and insert. Clean with a soap solution. Rinse with clean hot water.

3.5SANITIZEFREEZERANDFREEZERPARTS

A.Use a sanitizer mixed 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 the sanitizer to contact the surfaces to be sanitized for 5 minutes. Any sanitizer must be used only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

B.Place all parts in the sanitizing solution, then remove and let air dry.

3.6ASSEMBLYOFFREEZER

To assemble the freezer parts, refer to the following steps:

NOTE

Petro-Gel sanitary lubricant or equivalent must be used when lubrication of parts is specified.

NOTE

The United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration require that lubricants used on food processing equipment be certified for this use. Use lubricants only in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

A.Assemble all "O" Rings onto parts dry, without lubrica tion. Then apply a thin film of sanitary lubrication to exposed surfaces of the "O" Rings. Apply a thin film of sanitary lubricant on the fron tof the agitator shaft.

B.Assembly the rear seal assembly onto the agitator. Be sure the "O" Rings and gaskets are in place before installing the rear seal.

C.Lubricate the drive end of the agitator (rear) shaft with a small amout of white socket lubricant. A small container of socket lubrication is shipped with the freezer.

D.Install the two plastic agitator blades onto the agitator. Install front agitator bearing.

E.Push the auger into the freezer barrel and rotate slowly until the agitator engages the drive.

F.Assemble and install the spigot body with "O" Rings into the spout. Push straight in until the spigot is in place. Then install the horse shoe clip.

G.Install door "O" Ring.

H.Install the front door on the freezer.

I.Install the knobs on the freezer studs and tighten.

CAUTION

FINGER TIGHTEN THE KNOBS EVENLY. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN KNOBS.

Look for the poper seal between the freezer barrel door, "O" Ring, and front door.

3.7 SANITIZING

Sanitizing must be done after the freezer is clean and just before filling 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 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REQUIRE THAT ALL CLEANINGAND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS USED WITH FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT BE CERTIFIED FOR THIS USE. USE "STERA-SHEEN" OR EQUIVALENT.

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.

NOTE

Stoelting, Inc. has found that STERA-SHEEN GREEN LABEL SANITIZER AND CLEANER does an effective job of properly sanitizing and cleaning a soft serve freezer. We therefore include a sample with each new freezer. For further information read the directions on the packet. Other products may be as effective.

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