Traulsen RET132EUT IV. OPERATION continued, V. Care & Maintenance, IV. d - BATCH LOADING

IV. OPERATION (continued) V. CARE & MAINTENANCE

IV. d - BATCH LOADING:

The Even-Thaw model can accommmodate any size partial load, or up to twenty eight (28) 18” x 26” pans of product. Use of aluminum pans is highly recommended. Product should be placed on pans in one layer only to allow for proper air flow.

When completely loaded with frozen product (at approxi- mately -5°F), the interior cabinet air temperature will begin to drop and approach the product temperature as a result. When this occurs the heaters begin operation in order to return the cabinet temperature back up to the heater setpoint temperature (37°F). This portion of the thaw cycle may take place for approximately 8 to 12 hours. With a full product load the interior cabinet temperature should remain at or below 37°F for approximately 8 to 12 hours of the expected 18-24 hour total thaw cycle time.

IV. e - PROCESS LOADING:

If the cabinet is unloaded as needed and replaced with frozen product, the average cabinet temperatures remain higher. A fully loaded cabinet with the refrigeration system cycling from 38°F to 40°F thaws product faster than one maintaining operation at below 32°F air temperatures for several hours.

IV. f - INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTS:

Each reach-in Even-Thaw model includes 14 pairs of #1 trayslides (16 gauge stainless steel angle type) for bottom support of either: (1) 18” x 26” pan per pair of tray slides or

(2) 14” x 18” pans per pair of tray slides, per section.

IV. g - ADJUSTING THE TEMPERATURE SCALE:

The Traulsen Even-Thaw model is preset at the factory to operate within strict temperature parameters. Please contact our Service Department at (800) 825-8220 for any additional technical support.

V. a - CLEANING THE CONDENSER:

The most important thing you can do to insure a long, reli- able service life for your Traulsen is to regularly clean the condenser coil.

The condensing unit requires regularly scheduled cleaning to keep the finned condenser clean of lint and dust accum- mulation. Keeping the condenser clean allows the cabinet to operate more efficiently and use less energy.

To clean the condenser, first disconnect electrical power to the cabinet and lift up the front louver assembly. To lift this, remove the two screws located on both sides at the bottom of the louver assembly. Once the screws are removed, the panel can be pivoted upwards allowing full access to the front facing condenser. Vacuum or brush any dirt, lint or dust from the finned condenser coil, the compressor and other cooling system parts. If significant dirt is clogging the condenser fins, use compressed air to blow this clear.

Lower louver assembly and replace the screws to hold it in place.

V. b - HINGE REPLACEMENT:

Both the door and hinge can be easily removed from the cabinet. To remove the door, remove the plug at the bottom of the top hinge. Inside the hinge there is a small screw which secures the door in place. Remove this with a flat head screw- driver and the door can then be lifted off the hinge. To remove the door portion of the hinge from the door, lift off the hinge cover and then remove the three Phillips head screwswhich secure the hinge in place on the door. To remove the cabinet portion of the hinge, remove the three Phillips head screws which hold it in place. On solid door units, the top hinge(s) contains a microswitch for controlling the interior lighting.

To reassemble the hinge reverse the previous procedure.

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