GENERAL MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
LUBRICATION
Do not use
oil or other lubricants on any moving parts. Application of these substances will cause damage to com-
ponents.
GENERAL CLEANING CONSIDERATIONS
It is important to maintain the machine in accordance with this manual in order to facilitate proper air flow within the
vender and to prevent the opportunity for insects and rodents to infiltrate the cabinet.
To allow for proper air flow, the fan located in the lower-right corner of the cabinet should be cleaned using a cloth at
regularly scheduled intervals. Those intervals will be dictated by the cleanliness of the location and the amount of
airborne contaminants, however, all machines should be cleaned at least once per month.
DISCONNECT POWER PRIOR TO SERVICING ANY ELECTIRCAL OR MOVING COMPONENTS (INCLUDING
FAN). DO NOT PULL ON WIRES THAT SUPPLY POWER TO ANY COMPONENTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE VENDER AND INCREASED RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE HAZARD AND TO DECREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF RESTRICTED AIR-
FLOW INTO THE VENDER, DO NOT STORE ANYTHING OR ALLOW DEBRIS OF ANY KIND TO ACCUMULATE
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SERVICE AREA OR IN FRONT OF THE FANS.
Do not use water, soap or any other liquid to clean
inside
the machine. The outside of the cabinet can be cleaned of
fingerprints and debris by using a soft cloth with a mild detergent. Never use flammable materials to clean the cabi-
net interior or exterior as damage to the vender’s finish may occur.
FREEZER MAINTENANCE
Viewing freezer temperature: while in Vend Mode (indicated by “Please Insert Money” on the digital display),
press the “
*
” key on the Customer Keypad. The current temperature will be displayed on the digital display.
Two or three hours after powering up the machine, the freezer temperature should drop until it is between –15ºF/-26ºC and –20ºF/-
28ºC. Any temperature adjustment can be made using the thermostat, located in the upper back right side of the freezer. The
freezer is set for -20ºF/-28ºC and may be adjusted using a standard screwdriver. Turn the screwdriver clockwise for colder and
counter-clockwise for warmer. The range of operation temperature is –25ºF/-31ºC to 15ºF/-9ºC (at 70ºF/21ºC ambient).
4 HOURS AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK AND ADJUST THE THERMOSTAT SO THAT THE FREEZER MAINTAINS
A RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE OF –15ºF/-26ºC TO –20ºF/-28ºC
The standard chest freezer inside the
FRI-Z400
does not self-defrost automatically. The freezer chest requires maintenance when
ice begins to affect the vend cycle, product loading, or the closing of the freezer door. The refrigeration system does not require
any maintenance. Depending on the location’s moisture level (relative humidity) and frequency of operation, ice deposits will occur
primarily around the top three to four inches of the freezer. It is not necessary to defrost the freezer every time there is ice build up.
Ice can be chipped away as long as it does not make its way down along the walls or underneath the bins. Excessive ice build-up
may require bin removal. The freezer does not have to be unplugged to perform this process.
FASTCORP
recommends keeping a plastic ice scraper (provided with the machine), and a 9” by 11” piece of cardboard or plastic
inside the machine. Place the plastic under the area to be scraped to prevent the ice from falling into the bins. This entire process
should only take a few minutes.
Depending on usage, temperature and humidity, a full cleaning may be necessary. First, press the load button then power down
the machine. Remove all the bins and the bin matrix. Next, place the ice cream in a holding container. Scrape the ice and remove
it from the basin. To rinse out the freezer chest, place a drain pan under the drain and remove the drain plugs. One is located on
the inside left of the freezer and the other on the outside lower left (a standard screwdriver might be necessary). Finally, reload the
old bins or replace with new ones. Turn on the machine and run each selection to make sure the bins did not shift or were put in
the wrong location. The freezer will take about 2-4 hours to get down to temperature.
Under normal conditions, the
FRI-Z400
can be unplugged with the door closed for up to 12 hours without harming the product. If
freezer temperatures reach unsafe levels, the health sensor will activate and the machine will be placed out of order. Your product
must be discarded and proper cleaning procedures must be taken.
The screen will read “
Health Sensor Active
”. The machine will not operate until both the RESET button is pressed and the
freezer temperature has returned to safe levels. The machine is set not to accept money if the freezer has not reached proper op-
erating temperatures. If the machine must be operated for test purposes, the heath sensor can be bypassed even though the
freezer is not at an acceptable temperature. This is covered in the following section “
PROGRAMMING / MENU ITEM PRO-
GRAMMING SEQUENCE / HEALTH TIMER
”.
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