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CLEANING: Product Case
Product cases are units designed to hold the prebagged product. The cases are made of a
metal front, back, and bottom, with plastic sides. Cases must be washed by hand according to
provincial or state regulations. When washing by hand, a pot brush is recommended. Make sure
the case is cleaned each time the valve is cleaned, or more frequently, if required.
To clean the product case:
1. Remove the product case from the refrigerated product compartment of the dispenser.
2. Wash with hot, soapy water or an approved sanitary cleaning product, according to
provincial or state regulations.
3. Rinse with hot, clear water to remove soap residue.
4. Dry thoroughly.
CLEANING: Product Tanks and Lids or Covers
Product tanks and covers are made of either stainless steel or plastic. Tanks and covers may be
washed in a dishwasher or by hand according to provincial and state regulations. If washing by
hand, a pot brush is recommended.
Product tanks must be washed and sanitized in a dishwasher or by hand every time the tank is
removed from the dispenser and placed in the dispenser. Cleaning requirements may be
specified by company policy or local regulation. Comply with their specifications.
Tanks for FillinPlace dispensers must be cleaned to your company’s specifications at regular
intervals specified by local authority.
To clean the product tank:
1. When the product has run out, remove the tank from the dispenser. Remove the product
delivery tube from the tank. Discard the tube. Rinse the tank, including the cover, with
lukewarm potable water.
2. Place the tank and cover in a hot water wash at a minimum water temperature of 140º F or
60º C.
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A good quality general cleaner should be added to the hot wash water at the
concentrations recommended by the detergent supplier.
Wash thoroughly, using a bottle brush to reach all the corners and crevices.
Wash the outlet spout area, using a small bottle brush.
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If a dishwasher is available at the location, this step may be carried out by placing the tank
and cover in the dishwasher and washing on the pot cycle.
3. After the tank and cover have been washed, rinse well with lukewarm potable water.
4. Turn the tank and cover upside down.
Air dry.
5. Before refilling the tank with product, sanitize the tank and cover with mild sanitizer such as
chlorine at 100 ppm, or a product recommended by your detergent supplier.
Let the tank and cover drain before filling with product. Do not rinse.
6. Just before filling the tank, apply a new white dairy tube to the outlet spout of the tank.
7. The tank may be prefilled before it is required, but the tank and contents must be stored, with
the cover on, in a refrigerator until placed in the dispenser.
