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ALWAYS Thoroughly Clean Equipment at Least Daily.
NEVER
Spray Water or Other Liquid Substances Directly at Motor, Power Switch or any Other
Electrical Components.
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CLEANING
ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This
Machine BEFORE Cleaning or Servicing.
ROTATING DRUM
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
ONLY Use Recommended Cleaning Equipment, Materials and Procedures.
CLEANING THE BIRO VACUUM TUMBLER:
DO NOT
Use Harsh Chemicals, Scouring Pads or Cleansers. Ordinary Liquid Detergent for Manual
Dish or Pot/Pan Washing Will Not Harm the Machine. Harsh Machine Chemicals Will Cause Brown
“Rusty” Stains, as will Chlorine Bleach and Similar Products if Allowed to Stand in or on the Machine
for Any Length of Time.
1. Turn “OFF”, unplug machine from power source, and perform lockout/tagout procedures.
2. The drum, drum lid, baffles in Stainless Steel drum and gasket can be removed and washed in utensil sink.
Be sure to flush the vacuum valve with warm soapy water and rinse with clean water thoroughly. The drum,
drum lid, baffles from Stainless Steel drum and gasket should be sanitized with an appropriate sanitizer
approved by your local Health Dept. All parts should be air dried before reassembly and storage.
3. The exterior of the tumbler base can be wiped down with the same type soap solution followed by a rinse
water wiping.
4. If food stains are not removed, use a product such as “Bon Ami” or “Soft Scrub”. Be sure to scrub with the
grain of the Stainless Steel with a soft cloth or sponge.
5. Streaks or water spots can usually be removed with a solution of vinegar and water.