6) Dispense product. This machine is designed to dispense 1 (one) four-‐ounce
serving in a 30 second period. Remember that the mix is freezing as you go. If the
product is dispensed too quickly, it will not be hard enough for optimal consistency.
If it gets too soft, wait for a couple of minutes (or until the freezing cycle stops)
before continuing to dispense.
7) DO NOT allow the hopper to become empty during regular operation. If the
freezing chamber is not full, the contents will freeze too quickly, and will form a plug
that will not easily dispense. It can also ‘trip’ the circuit breaker, and cut power
to the machine. The most frequent reason for this is when the freezing chamber is
not properly primed (refer to step 3). If this happens, turn the power switch to “Off”,
press the reset button, turn the power switch to “Wash” and let the machine run
for 5-‐10 minutes. This process will churn the mix without freezing it, which will help
it to soften.
8) Finishing. When you have decided that there will be no more product dispensed,
check to see the level of the mix in the hopper. I recommend that you first dispense
as much product as you can (either into a plastic freezer container, or as regular
servings) until the small hole on the side of the air tube (through which the mix
flows into the freezing chamber) becomes visible. Remove the air tube and lay it in
the hopper. Then turn the power switch to “Wash” (this will stop the mix from
freezing), and let the machine cycle for 10 minutes, then empty all liquid from the
freezing chamber.
9) Cleaning. The power switch should be set to “Wash”, and the air tube removed
and laid in the hopper. Using a bucket, or large bowl, fill the hopper with 1.5 gallons
of clean, warm water. Let the machine run for several minutes before emptying
out all of the water into the bucket or bowl. Dispose of the water in an appropriate
fashion. Repeat if the water coming out is not about as clean as the water going in
(usually one or two cycles). Drain the machine. Empty and clean the spill tray from
the bottom of the dispenser area. Clean any excess mix from the exterior of the
machine.
10) Sanitizing. Prepare a sanitizing solution of about 1 teaspoon Clorox Cleanup, or
1/2 teaspoon chlorine bleach to 1.5 gallons of clean, warm water. Reserving a pint of
solution, fill the hopper with sanitizing solution and allow the mixture to cycle for a
few minutes. Using a clean cloth dipped in the reserved sanitizing solution, wipe
down the hopper to sanitize it completely. Wipe off the exterior of the machine as
well. Empty the chamber of the sanitizing water and dispose of it appropriately,
then rinse one final time with clean, warm or hot water. Drain the machine
completely (press the dispenser a couple extra times). Dispose of the rinse water
appropriately. Turn the power switch to “Off”, and un-‐plug the machine.
