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I. The freezer is designed to dispense the product at
a reasonable draw rate. If the freezer is overdrawn,
the result is a soft product or a product the will not
dispense at all. If this should occur, allow the freezer
to run for approximately 30 seconds before
dispensing additional product. After a while the
operator will sense or feel the freezer is beginning
to fall behind, and will slow down the rate of draw so
as not to exceed the capacity.
J.
Do not
operate the freezer when the level indicator
shows the hopper is empty.
NOTE
The freezer has a standby mode sometimes
referred to as a sleep or energy conservation
mode. When the freezer is not used, after a preset
time, it will remain there until someone draws a
product or pushes the PUSH TO FREEZE switch.
In the standby mode, the freezer will keep the
product below 45°F. Standby modes are not to
be used in place of cleaning and sanitizing.
Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies
determine frequency of cleaning and sanitizing.
3.5
MIX INFORMATION
Mix can vary considerably from one manufacturer to
another. Differences in the amount of butterfat content
and quantity and quality of other ingredients have a
direct bearing on the finished frozen product. A change
in freezer performance that cannot be explained by a
technical problem may be related to the mix. When
changing from one type of mix to another such a yogurt
to Vitari, you may have to change the mix inlet regulator
and/or control settings. Please call your distributor for
further information.
Proper product serving temperature varies from one
manufacturer’s mix to another. Mixes should provide a
satisfactory product in the 18° to 20°F (-7° to -6°C)
range.
When checking the temperature, stir the thermometer
in the frozen product to read the true temperature.
Mix
does not
improve with age. Old mix, or mix that has
been stored at too high a temperature, can result in a
finished product that is less than satisfactory from the
appearance and taste standpoint. To retard bacteria
growth in dairy based mixes; the best storage
temperature range is between 36° to 40°F (2.2° to
4.4°C).
Some products tend to foam more than others do. If
excess foam should occur, skim off with a sanitized
utensil and discard (Fig. 17). Periodically, stir the mix in
the hopper with a sanitized utensil.
Figure 17. Skimming the Foam
3.6
REMOVING MIX FROM FREEZER
To remove the mix from the freezer, refer to the following
steps:
A. Remove the mix inlet regulator from the hopper by
pulling straight up (Fig. 18).
Figure 18. Removing Mix Inlet Regulator
