Groen D - 40/60/80 TA/3, Operator'S Manual

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8 OM-TA/3
Cleaning
CAUTION
NEVER LEAVE A SANITIZER IN CONTACT
WITH THE SURFACE OF STAINLESS STEEL
LONGER THAN 20 MINUTES. LONGER
CONTACT CAN CAUSE CORROSION.
A. SUGGESTED TOOLS & MATERIALS
1. A good stainless steel cleaner.
2. Stiff brush.
3. Sanitizer Solution
B. PROCEDURE
1. Wash the agitator as soon as possible after use. If the unit is in continuous use,
thoroughly clean and sanitize all parts of the mixer at least once every 12 hours
2. Disassemble the scrapers and clean them along with the rest of the agitator,
then reassemble them. To disassemble a scraper:
a. Decouple both agitators from the drive shafts (see photo on page 6). Just lift
the agitator and rotate it in the “J” slot to decouple.
b. Lay both agitators on flat surface (top photo at left)
c. Remove hairpin clip from agitator (bottom photo at left)
d. Remove scraper blades.
e. Reverse procedure to assemble. CAUTION - verify that the scraper blade is
assembled correctly (see figure on page 6).
3. Prepare a hot solution of the cleaning compound as instructed by the supplier.
Wash the agitator parts and rinse them well. Use a cloth moistened with the
cleaning solution to clean other parts of the mixer.
4. To remove materials stuck to the agitator, use a brush, sponge, cloth, plastic
or rubber scraper, or plastic wool along with the cleaning solution. To make
washing easier, let the cleaning solution soak into the residue. When you clean
the stainless steel parts, do not use any abrasive material (like metal sponges
or scouring powder) or metal implement (like a spoon, scraper, or wire brush)
that might scratch the surface. Scratches make the surface hard to clean and
provide places for bacteria to grow. Do not use steel wool, which may leave
particles imbedded in the surface and cause eventual corrosion and pitting.
5. As part of the daily cleaning program, clean all surfaces that may have been
soiled. Remember to check such parts as the back and underside of the drive
housing.
6. When the agitator needs to be sanitized, use a sanitizing solution equivalent to
one that supplies 100 parts per million available chlorine. Obtain advice on the
best sanitizing agent from your supplier of sanitation products. Following the
supplier’s directions, apply the sanitizer after the agitator has been washed,
then rinse off the sanitizer completely. It is recommended that the agitator be
sanitized just before use.
7. The exterior of the unit may be polished with a good quality stainless steel
cleaner.
Cleaning procedures for the kettle component of your cooker/mixer are described in
the separate kettle manual.
WARNING
AVOID CONTACT WITH ANY CLEANER, AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE SUPPLIER.
CAREFULLY READ THE WARNINGS AND
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL
OF THE CLEANER. MANY CLEANERS ARE
HARMFUL TO THE SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES, AND CLOTHING.
WARNING
BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF THE MIXER,
OTHER THAN THE AGITATOR, SHUT OFF ALL
ELECTRIC POWER TO THE COOKER/MIXER AT
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE BOX, TO AVOID
POSSIBLE ELECTRIC SHOCK. KEEP WATER
AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF THE CONTROLS,
ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND DRIVE MECHANISM.
NEVER SPRAY OR HOSE THE MIXER.
CAUTION
WHEN YOU CONNECT THE SCRAPER WITH
THE YOKE, MAKE SURE THE SCRAPER IS
CURVED THE SAME WAY AS THE KETTLE.
A REVERSED SCRAPER WILL NOT SCRAPE
AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.