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NOTE
Using a SANITIZER on an unclean surface will not
guaranteeaclean andsafefrozendessert machine.
Proper Daily Maintenance: The Only Way to Assure
Food Safety and Product Quality
Proper daily maintenance can involve a wide variety of
products and procedures. Overall, the products and pro-
cedures fall into three separate categories. (Please note
that this is a brief overview intended for informational
purposesonly.)
1. CLEANING– Thisinvolvesdrainingmixfromthe
freezerbarrelandrinsingthemachinewithwater.
Next,acleanerisrunthroughthemachine.Then,
the machine is disassembled and removable
parts are taken to the sink for cleaning.
2. MILKSTONE REMOVAL – Since almost all
cleaners do not have the ability to remove
milkstone, the use of a delimer becomes
necessary. Although this procedure may not be
needed on a daily basis, it will usually follow the
cleaning procedure. It requires letting a delimer
solution soak in the machine for an extended
periodoftime.Individualpartsarealsosoakedin
adelimingsolutionforanextendedperiodoftime
(more about delimers in Additional Information).
3. SANITIZING–Afterthemachinehasbeencleaned
and contains no milkstone, the machine is
reassembled. Then a FDA-approved sanitizing
solutionisrunthroughthemachinetokillbacteria.
The machine is then ready for food preparation.
As a recommended cleaner and sanitizer for your frozen
dessertmachine,STERA-SHEENhasproventobeoneof
the best daily maintenance products for:
• CLEANING – Thorough removal of all solids
including butterfat and milk fat.
• MILKSTONE REMOVAL – Complete removal of
milkstone.
• SANITIZING – FDA-approved no rinse sanitizer
for food contact surfaces.
AdditionalInformation
THE USE OF DELIMERS
A delimer is a strong acid that has the ability to dissolve
milkstone. This type of chemical may become necessary
once high levels of milkstone have developed. While
these products are very effective for removing HIGH
levels of milkstone, they are not ideal for two reasons:
1. PRODUCTSAFETY–Strongacidsaredangerous
chemicals and handling them requires safety
2. MACHINE DAMAGE – Strong acids will attack
metal and rubber causing premature wear of
parts. The use of a delimer needs to be closely
monitored to avoid damage to machine surfaces
and parts.
WithproperdailyuseofSTERA-SHEENoritsequivalent,
there is no need for the use of a DELIMER.
DO NOT USE BLEACH
• BLEACH HAS ABSOLUTELY NO CLEANING
PROPERTIES.
• BLEACHISCORROSIVE.Itcanandwilldamage
componentsofthemachinecausingprematurewearand
metal corrosion.
GENERAL PURPOSE CLEANERS
General purpose cleaners do not have the ability to re-
move milkstone. Milkstone will become a problem if not
remedied with additional products and procedures.
THE USE OF CHLORINE TEST STRIPS
“Test strips” are used to determine concentrations of
active chlorine in sanitizing solutions. To use the strips,
tearoffasmallportionand submerge it into thesanitizing
solution.Then,comparethecolorchangetothecolorkey
on the side of the test strip dispenser to determine the
approximate chlorine concentration.
The ideal concentration of chlorine needs to be 100 ppm
(as stated by the FDA). NOTE
Followthedirectionsonthecontainerfor propercon-
centration.
There are two main factors that contribute to falling chlo-
rine concentrations in a sanitizing solution.
1. PRODUCT USE – As the chlorine in the solution
is being used, chlorine concentrations fall.
2. TIME–Astimepasses,smallamountsofchlorine
“evaporate” from the solution. (That is why you
can smell it.)
Sanitizingsolutionsshouldnotbeallowedtofallbelow100
ppm chlorine. New solutions should be mixed once old
solutions become ineffective
B. DAILY
1. The exterior should be kept clean at all times to
preserve the luster of the stainless steel. A mild
alkalinecleanerisrecommended.Useasoftcloth
or sponge to apply the cleaner.
CAUTION
Do not use acidic cleansers, strong caustic com-
pounds or abrasive materials to clean any part of
the freezer exterior or plastic parts. Use of these
types of cleaners will cause equipment damage.
C. WEEKLY
1. Check o-rings and rear seal for excessive wear
and replace if necessary.