3.9 SANITIZING
Sanitizing must be done after the freezer is clean and just before the freezer 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 of 90°F to 110°F 90° to 110°F (32°C to 43°C) 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 in- structions.
Air Bleed Valves
Figure 19. Air Bleed Valves
CAUTION
Risk of Product Damage
Avoid prolonged contact of sanitizer with freezer parts. Prolonged contact of sanitizer with freezer may cause corrosion of stainless steel parts.
A.Prepare 3 gallons of sanitizing solution following manufacturer's instructions, and pour into storage container.
B.Place the mix pump switch in the ON position and open air bleed valve on the front door by pushing valve in and holding (see Figure 19).
C.Let sanitizing solution fill the freezer barrel to air bleed valve, then close the valve by pulling out to lock in place.
D.Place the
Figure 20. Draining Sanitizer
E.Check for leaks when the freezer barrel is first pressurized with sanitizing solution.
1.Check for leaks at the plastic front door, the
2.Check the drain located at the center of the Drip Tray for leaks coming from the rear of the Rear Auger Seal.
3.Check inside cab unit for leaks at hose connec- tions.
F.Using a sanitized soft bristle brush or equivalent, dipped in sanitizing solution, clean mix container.
G.After five minutes, open spigot to expel sanitizing solution. Drain all solution from freezer using all three spigots (See Figure 20).
H.Close the spigot and place the mix pump switch and the
The freezer is now sanitized and ready for adding mix.
3.10 INITIAL FREEZE DOWN AND OPERATION
This section covers the recommended operating procedures to be followed for the safe operation of the freezer.
A.Sanitize just prior to use according to instructions outlined in this manual.
B.Prepare the desired amount of mix and then fill each storage container with approximately 3 gallons or more of mix. Place a container(s) of mix in the re- frigerated cabinet. If drawing from a storage container, place the draw tube through the cover to the bottom of the container. If drawing from a bag in a box, re- move the cap, push out all of the air, and insert the adaptor.
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