Hot Food Drop-In Well Operation & Care Manual • 13
CARE AND CLEANING
INTERIOR:
1. Disconnect appliance from the power source.
Let unit cool.
2. After the appliance has cooled, remove all
detachable items such as pans and divider bars.
Clean these items separately.
3. Remove any food scraps.
4. Wipe the interior metal surfaces with a paper
towel to remove any remaining food debris.
5. Clean interior with a damp cloth or sponge and
any good commercial detergent at the
recommended strength.
6. For baked-on food deposits, use a non-caustic
and non-toxic commercial oven cleaner
appropriate for the interior surface. Follow
the product manufacturer’s instructions
carefully for the use of this product. Any
commercial oven cleaner must be approved
for use on food contact areas. Remove soil
with the use of a plastic scouring pad.
7. Rinse surfaces by wiping with a clean cloth or
sponge and clean warm water.
8. Remove excess water with a sponge and wipe
dry with a clean cloth or air dry. Leave area
open until interior is completely dry. Replace
divider bars and pans.
9. Interior can be wiped with a sanitizing solution
after cleaning and rinsing. This solution must
be approved for use on stainless steel food
contact surfaces.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANING COMPOUNDS.
Always follow appropriate state or local health
(hygiene) regulations regarding all applicable
cleaning and sanitation requirements for food
service equipment.
NOTE: Always allow the appliance
to cool before cleaning.
CLEAN THE APPLIANCE DAILY.
NOTE: Completely avoid
the use of abrasive cleaning
compounds, chloride-based
cleaners, or cleaners containing
quaternary salts. To protect
metal finish on stainless steel,
never use hydrochloric acid
(muriatic acid).
The cleanliness and
appearance of this appliance
will contribute considerably
to operating efficiency and
savory, appetizing food.
Good equipment kept clean
works better and lasts
longer.
DANGER
DISCONNECT UNIT FROM
POWER SOURCE BEFORE
CLEANING OR SERVICING.
DANGER
AT NO TIME SHOULD THE INTERIOR
OR EXTERIOR BE STEAM CLEANED,
HOSED DOWN, OR FLOODED WITH
WATER OR LIQUID SOLUTION OF
ANY KIND. DO NOT USE WATER JET
TO CLEAN.
SEVERE DAMAGE OR
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
COULD RESULT.
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID IF
APPLIANCE IS FLOODED