10
G. After about 6 to 10 minutes the freezer will shut OFF
and the green lens will illuminate. The product is ready
to serve. Freeze down time may be longer for some
frozen diet dessert mixes. High ambient temperatures
may extend freeze down time.
H. For normal dispensing, move the spigot handle fully
open 60° (Fig. 15).
Mix does not improve with age. Old mix, or mix that has
been stored at too high 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. If excess
foam should occur, skim off with a sanitized utensil and
discard. Periodically, stir the mix in the hopper with a
sanitized utensil.
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. 16).
B. Place the OFF-ON rocker switch in the ON position
and push the CLEAN switch to rotate the auger. Allow
the mix to agitate in freezer barrel until the mix has
become a liquid, about 5 minutes.
C. Drain the liquid mix by opening the spigot. A bucket or
container should be placed under the spigot to catch
the liquid mix. (Fig. 17).
D. Place the OFF-ON switch in the OFF position.
Figure 17. Draining Mix
CAUTION
REFRIGERATION IS AUTOMATICALLY ACTI-
VATED WHEN THE SPIGOT IS OPENED. CLOSE
THE SPIGOT COMPLETELY AFTER DISPENS-
ING.
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 that 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 when the freezer is beginning to fall behind, and
will slow down on the rate of draw so as not to exceed
the capacity.
J.
Do not
operate the freezer when the MIX LOW light is
on or with less than 1-3/4 inches (4.4 cm) of mix in the
hopper. Refill the hopper immediately.
3.5 MIX INFORMATION
Mix can vary considerably from one manufacturer to
another. Differences in the amount of butter-fat 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.
Proper product serving temperature varies from one
manufacturer's mix to another. Soft serve mixes should
provide a satisfactory product in the 18° to 20°F (-7° to
-6°C) range, shake mixes 24° to 28°F (-4° to -2°C).
When checking the temperature, stir the thermometer in
the frozen product to read the true temperature.
Figure 16. Removing Mix Inlet Regulator
Figure 15. Dispensing Product
