If deflector blades touch the drum at any point, re-start the process.
If deflector blades touch the drum, metal scrapings will result and will ruin the chocolate batch.
Scraping will put strain on the motor and will cause the product to overflow into the center
cone and onto the motor causing permanent damage to the machine.
Video instructions of the installation procedure can be found on our website under “Our Blog”
> “Care and Maintenance” at
6. FIRST-USE CLEANING
The Premier Chocolate Refiner will need to be thoroughly cleaned before beginning
production.
a. Wipe clean the inside and outside of the drum, granite stones and the body of the
machine using a soft, lint-free cloth.
b. To remove the fine stone dust on the granite stones, choose one of the following
methods:
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Vegetable oil (soy, corn, canola, etc): at least 2 cups/470ml
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Cocoa butter: at least 1.1lbs/0,5kg of melted product
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Roasted cocoa nibs: at least 2 cups/240g
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Sugar: at least 2 cups/450g
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Rice: at least 2 cups/400g
Allow machine to run for about an hour before removing and disposing contents.
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Caution: Please note that this cleaning run is done to collect any stone dust residue therefore
the product used must be thrown away!
c. Carefully disassemble each component of the machine and using a scrub brush with
soap, wash well under warm running water to help remove any product that remains.
d. Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed with running water so that abrasives
and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water.
e. Once every component is completely clean, proceed with submerging every item in an
appropriate dilution of sanitizer, for example: 1 oz Star San per 5 gallons of hot water
(160°F/70°C).
f.
Leave the components submerged for a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 5,
alternatively, the sanitizer can be applied with a spray bottle. The sanitizer does not
require rinsing when used at the recommended dilution.
g. Never place drum or stones in a dishwasher. Hand wash all parts of the refiner.
h. Always allow to air dry completely before beginning production.
i.
Do not dry run the stones as it could result in permanent damage to the stones and the
bowl.