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Cleaning
During the VM
®
Lab Mixer’s operation, excess powder will find its way into parts of the machine. It
is important to clean the VM
®
Lab Mixer thoroughly to prevent rusting and cross contamination.
LFA recommends that the machine be cleaned after each operation.
Tools and Materials Needed
• Set of metric Allen keys with ball ends
• Crosshead screwdriver
• Cleaning brush
• Bagless vacuum
• Toothbrush
• Cleaner (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Lemon Fresh Disinfectant)
• Sanitizer (e.g. Member's Mark Commercial Sanitizer) or 70%+ alcohol
• Disposable latex/rubber gloves
• Bowl of warm soapy water (nothing abrasive)
• 3 clean cloths
• Potable water
• Hairnet and/or beard net (food grade products only)
• Sterile shoe covers (food grade products only)
Instructions
Note: Wear latex/rubber gloves (and appropriate food grade attire if applicable) during this
process.
Remove Parts
1. Remove the Hopper from the machine.
2. Remove the panels.
3. Use a brush to bring powder debris out from hard to reach places.
4. Vacuum the top section of the VM
®
Lab Mixer base.
5. Vacuum the entire areas inside the steel side panel door encasement.
5.1 Note: Be sure to thoroughly vacuum inside the VM
®
Lab Mixer's base.
WARNING:
To prevent any potential personal injury, ALWAYS unplug the VM
®
Lab Mixer from the electrical outlet when cleaning the machine.