VI. ROUTINE CLEANING
Use only cleaning products designed for use on stainless steel in conjunction with the proper tools to retain the
VI. a - CLEANING THE RAIL AREA:
Remove all food pans and rail inserts for cleaning separately. Wipe out the rail area being careful not to wipe debris into any of the raised openings in the rail bottom. These are air discharge and air returns for the VPS system, and must be kept clean, clear and open for proper operation.
VI. b - CLEANING THE CABINET:
Remove the cutting board and crumb cans for cleaning separately.
Clean all stainless steel surfaces frequently and thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of water, followed by a clean water rinse. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Keeping the unit clean and dry will minimize the risk of rust and corrosion. Remove food spills before they dry and harden. The salt and acid in many foods will promote corrosion of the stainless steel if it is left in place too long.
Use a nylon brush or scouring pad only if necessary, scrubbing in the same direction as the grain of the steel. Don’t use bleach or harsh abrasives, as both will promote corrosion. You can use a 1% ammonia solution or a mixture of baking soda and water for stubborn residue. Always follow any cleaning with a clean water rinse then wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Clean all interior surfaces, including the door gaskets and the gray vinyl breaker strips around the door openings in the same way. All interior fittings are removable without tools to facilitate cleaning.
Never use mild steel scrapers, tools or steel wool on the stainless steel cabinet. In addition to scratching the surface, they will leave microscopic residue that will cause rust. Even the cleaning or drying cloth, if previously used on mild steel (other than stainless) can leave a residue that promotes rust. Always use a clean cloth.
Clean the cabinet exterior thoroughly after every time the floor is mopped to minimize damage from harsh
NOTE
Muriatic or Hydrochloric acid is sometimes used to clean concrete or tile work and can severely damage the unit, even if it doesn’t make direct contact! Fumes from an open container in the same room can discolor
VI. b - CLEANING THE CABINET (cont’d):
stainless steel so badly that it is difficult or impossible to restore to its original appearance.
VI. c - SHELVES & SHELF PINS:
The interior shelves are mounted on shelf pins and are easily removable for cleaning. Lift the shelf off the shelf pins, tilting up slightly on one side to allow it to slide through the door opening.
The shelf pins can be unscrewed by hand if necessary. Reinstall the pins in their correct locations, then hand tighten securely. Do not over tighten.
VI. d - SLIDING RAIL COVER:
All jumbo rail VPS models are supplied standard with a sliding rail cover. To remove this for cleaning, hold the cover slightly above horizontal, making sure the lower edge of the “hook” at the rear of the cover clears the retaining rod, then pull sharply. To reinstall the cover, place the rear of the cover on top of the retaining rod (it will wedge between the rod and the top of the unit), and then bump it into place.
