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OM-KPT/KLT-DS
Cleaning
A. Suggested Tools
1. Cleaner, such as Klenzade HC-10 or HC-32 from ECOLAB, Inc
2. Long- and short-handled kettle brushes in good condition
3. Brush suitable for cleaning the draw-off port
4. Sanitizer such as Klenzade XY-12
5. Film remover such as Klenzade LC-30
B. Procedure
1. Clean food-contact surfaces as soon as possible after use, preferably
while the kettle is still hot. If the unit is in continuous use, thoroughly clean
and sanitize the interior and exterior at least once every 12 hours.
2. Scrape and flush out food residues with lukewarm water. After flushing the
kettle, close the draw-off valve.
3. Prepare a hot solution of the detergent/ cleaning compound as instructed
by the supplier. Set some of this solution aside to use in cleaning the
draw-off valve and pipe.
4. Clean the unit thoroughly, inside and outside.
5. Drain the kettle.
6. Disassemble the tangent draw-off valve. Clean the draw-off pipe and each
valve part with a brush.
7. Rinse the kettle and draw-off parts thoroughly with warm water, then
drain completely.
8. As part of the daily cleaning, clean all external and internal surfaces that
may have been soiled. Remember to check such areas as the underside of
the cover.
9. To remove burned-on materials, use a brush, sponge, cloth, plastic or
rubber scraper, or plastic wool with the cleaning solution. To reduce effort
required in washing, let the detergent solution sit in the kettle and soak
into the residue. Do not use abrasive materials or metal tools that might
scratch the surface. Scratches make the surface harder to clean and
provide places for bacteria to grow.
10. Do not use steel wool, which may leave particles in the surface and cause
eventual corrosion and pitting.
11. The outside of the unit may be polished with a stainless steel cleaner such
as “Zepper” from Zep Manufacturing Co.
WARNING
AVOID ANY DIRECT CONTACT WITH HOT
SURFACES. DIRECT SKIN CONTACT
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE BURNS.
CAUTION
MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE
SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND
CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
TAKEN. WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES
OR FACE SHIELD, AND PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. READ THE WARNINGS AND
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE LABEL OF
THE CLEANER CAREFULLY.
CAUTION
DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT KETTLE DRAWOFF
ASSEMBLY PARTS WHEN WASHING.
THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE
Use only a sponge, cloth or
plastic brush to clean the kettle.
NOTICE
NEVER LEAVE A CHLORINE SANITIZER IN
CONTACT WITH STAINLESS STEEL
SURFACES LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES.
LONGER CONTACT CAN CAUSE STAINING
AND CORROSION.
Scrapers or steel wool can harm
the kettle surface.
