Pitco Frialator CRTE Counter Top Rethermalizer - Manual (Page 9)

INSTALLATION
7 L20-259, rev. 7 (09/13)
1.8. INITIAL CLEANING
When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection.
Before the appliance is ready for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating and any
foreign matter that may have accumulated during storage and shipment. Refer to the following
procedure to clean the appliance.
1. Read the “operation” section of this manual prior to filling or operating the appliance.
2. The following steps should be followed using a grease dissolving commercial cleaner.
3. Following the manufacturer’s directions of the cleaning product, clean the tank interior and all
other food contact surfaces.
4. The exterior of the cabinet should be wiped down to remove any dust or foreign matter that
may have accumulated during shipment of the appliance.
5. When cleaning is complete, rinse the inside of the tank thoroughly with cool water. Continue to
rinse the tank until the cleaner has been completely and thoroughly rinsed from the tank.
6. Using a clean dry cloth, wipe out all of the water.
WARNING
Wear protective gloves and clothing when cleaning and draining the appliance and
when disposing of water. The water is extremely hot and can cause severe injuries.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. Never let the water level
go below the heating element.
WARNING
Use a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food
contact surfaces. Read the directions and precautionary statements before use.
Particular attention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length of
time the cleaner remains on the food contact surfaces.