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IX. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS - FISH FILE MODELS
IX. a - FISH FILE APPLICATION:
Traulsen fish file models are specifically designed for
the storage of fresh fish or poultry in a moist refriger-
ated environment, packed in crushed ice, thereby pre-
venting dehydration and bacteria growth. For best re-
sults, product should be layered between ice starting
and ending with a layer of ice. The normal operating
temperature should be approximately 36
°
F, just right
to prevent the ice from melting away too quickly. For
temperature monitoring a digital thermometer is in-
cluded (dial thermometer on model RFC232WSC).
IX. b - SPECIAL INSTALLATION NOTE:
Installation should be performed as typical with any
other model, see “Section III.” However, a fish file re-
quires provision of a floor drain for removing water
resulting from the melted ice. The drain line should
be located at the bottom of the cabinet. Connect this
drain line to the floor drain using a 3/4” FPT connector
(furnished) or equivalent depending on location. Close
proximity of a hose reel or hose connection is helpful
to wash out the unit.
CAUTION: An electric condensate evaporator cannot
be used to dispose of water from melted ice.
IX. c - DRAWER PANS:
Each fish file drawer is supplied with one (1) 16” wide
by 18-7/8” long by 6-1/2” deep plastic pan, each pan
contains a plastic perforated insert. When the ice
melts, the resulting water drains through the perfo-
rated insert at the bottom of the pan into the drain port
of the pan.
VIII. SPECIALTY PRODUCTS - EVEN-THAW MODELS
(cont’d)
VIII. f - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (cont’d):
Q. What happens if we lose electrical power during
the EvenThaw process?
A. The unit will return to operation in refrigeration mode
when power is restored.
Q. What about bagged or boxed product?
A. It will thaw more slowly than individual pieces be-
cause the packaging acts as an insulator, hindering
heat transfer to the frozen product. The EvenThaw
cycle will probably end prematurely, returning to re-
frigeration mode before the product is completely
thawed. It will continue to thaw, but at a slower rate.
Q. What will happen if I open the door while the unit is
in EvenThaw mode?
A. The influx of warm air will cause the EvenThaw cycle
to end, returning the unit to refrigeration mode. As
soon as the air is back down to refrigerator tempera-
ture, the EvenThaw can be restarted using the push
button located between the indicator lights. DO NOT
OPEN DOORS DURING EVEN-THAW CYCLE.
IX. d - PRODUCT LOADING:
Product should be layered in ice, starting and ending
with a layer of ice. The ice cools the product, keeping
its surface moist and cleansing it as it slowly melts.
Fish and poultry should be held in separate units to
avoid transferring odors.
Product should be removed for off hours storage.
IX. e - CLEANING:
This unit should be cleaned on a daily basis. The en-
tire interior should be sprayed with water. Both drawer
pans and inserts should be thoroughly cleaned and
sanitized each day.
The weep hole in the bottom of the drawer liner should
be checked to make sure it remians clear, to drain ex-
cess moisture. Product should not be set in water.
Both drawer pans and inserts should be thoroughly
cleaned and sanitized each day.
