Blodgett 40GS-KLS Series - Manual (Page 18)

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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
6. Delimer/descaler
B. Precautions
Before any cleaning, shut off the kettle by turning the thermostat dial to “OFF”
and the On/Off switch to Off.
C. Procedure
1. Clean food contact surfaces as soon as possible after use, preferably while
the kettle is still warm. If the unit is in continuous use, clean and sanitize
inside and outside at least once every 24 hours.
2. Scrape and flush out large amounts of food residues. Be careful not to
scratch the kettle with metal implements.
3. Prepare a solution of the detergent/cleaning compound as instructed by
the supplier. Clean the unit thoroughly. A cloth moistened with cleaning
solution can be used to clean controls, housing, electrical conduit, etc.
4. Rinse the kettle thoroughly with hot water. Then drain completely.
5. Disassemble the tangent draw-off valve. Clean the draw-off port and each
valve part with a brush.
6. Rinse the kettle and draw-off valve parts thoroughly with hot water, then
drain completely.
7. When you reassemble the draw-off valve, hand-tighten the nut which
holds it in place.
8. As part of the daily cleaning program, clean all inside and outside surfaces
that may have been soiled. Remember to check such parts as the under-
side of the cover, control housing, etc.
9. To remove materials stuck to the equipment, use a brush, sponge, cloth,
plastic or rubber scraper, or plastic wool along with the detergent solution.
To make washing easier, let the detergent solution sit in the kettle and
soak into the residue, or warm the detergent solution briefly. Do not use
any metal material (like metal sponges) or metal (like a spoon, scraper, or
wire brush) that might scratch the surface. Scratches make the surface
hard to clean and provide places for bacteria to grow. Do not use steel
wool, which may leave particles imbedded in the surface and cause even-
tual corrosion and pitting.
WARNING
KEEP WATER AND SOLUTIONS OUT OF
CONTROLS AND BURNERS. NEVER SPRAY OR
HOSE THE CONTROL CONSOLE, ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS, ETC.
CAUTION
NEVER LEAVE A SANITIZER IN CONTACT
WITH STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES. LONGER
CONTACT CAN CAUSE CORROSION.
CAUTION
DO NOT MIX PARTS OF DIFFERENT
DRAW-OFF VALVE ASSEMBLIES. THE
PARTS ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE.
CAUTION
MOST CLEANERS ARE HARMFUL TO THE
SKIN, EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND
CLOTHING. PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN
TO WEAR RUBBER GLOVES, GOGGLES OR
FACE SHIELD AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
CAREFULLY READ THE WARNINGS AND
FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.
When attaching the draw-off
valve, just hand-tighten the nut.