Cleaning & Maintenance Procedures
Note: the machine should be cleaned daily!
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Turn off the power switch and unplug the motor before cleaning.
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Wipe down all surfaces thoroughly with a damp cloth. If necessary use a mild soap/hot water
solution, and then rinse with a mild soda/vinegar solution. Rinse thoroughly with a damp cloth.
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Never use harsh chemicals such as bleach or ammonia to clean or wipe the surfaces,
oftentimes a damp cloth is enough to keep everything clean. When necessary, use a
recognized food safe cleaner to clean the food contact surfaces, or a mild soap/water solution.
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You may need to sometimes clean underneath the machine and vacuum any flour or dough
residue trapped under the working surfaces.
Maintenance:
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The machine is designed to be very low maintenance and all panels are coated in a special
rust resistant, water resistant layer to prevent food from becoming stuck to surfaces, but due
diligence must be executed to keep the machine clean daily and ensure the moving parts are
lubricated properly.
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The conveyer belts are made of canvas and so due care must be exercised to prevent
damage to the belts
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It is best to use the machine regularly, for any extended or long term storage, apply a thin
layer of food safe lubricant on the control rod, roller handle, and roller bearings to prevent rust/
corrosion
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There may be times you need to remove the cover to check the limit switches and ensure flour
or food residue is not trapped in the switch, preventing the machine safety guard from
operating normally.
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If you notice the roller or conveyors not moving as easily, you may need to remove the cover
and add a lubricant oil such as A360B white mineral oil lubricant or Phillips PF food machinery
grade oil to help decrease friction in the chain transmission.
Never use general oil or
cooking oil to do maintenance as general oil is not NSF approved and cooking oil will
cause damage to the equipment.
You are responsible for ensuring that the lubricant you
choose to use is NSF approved for food safety purposes.