Hussmann Island Produce DSRPI-03

• There are three basic things, which can break down your stainless steel’s passivity layer and allow corrosion.

• Mechanical Abrasion means those things that will scratch the steels surface. Steel Pads, wire Brushes, and Scrapers are prime examples.

• Water comes out of our tap in varying degrees of hardness. Depending on what part of the country you live in, you may have hard or soft water. Hard water may leave spots. Also, when heated, hard water leaves deposits behind that if left to sit, will break down the passive layer and rust your stainless steel. Other deposits from food preparation and service must be properly removed.

Chlorides are found nearly everywhere. They are in water, food and table salt. One of the worst perpetrators of chlorides can come from household and industrial cleaners.

* Don’t Despair! Here are a few steps that can help prevent stainless steel rust.

• Long life and satisfactory performance of any equipment are dependent upon the care given to it. To insure long life, proper sanitation and minimum maintenance costs, the refrigerator should be thoroughly cleaned frequently.

* SHUT OFF FAN DURING CLEANING PROCESS. It can be unplugged within the case, or shut off case at the source.

• The interior bottom may be cleaned with any domestic soap or detergent based cleaners. Sanitizing solutions will not harm the interior bottom, however, these solutions should always be used according to the manufacturer’s directions.

• It is essential to establish and regulate cleaning procedures.

• This will minimize bacteria causing discoloration which leads to degraded product appearance and significantly shortening product shelf life.

• Soap and hot water are not enough to kill this bacteria. A sanitizing solution must be included with each cleaning process to eliminate this bacteria.

1. Scrub thoroughly, cleaning all surfaces, with soap and hot water.

2. Rinse with hot water, but do not flood.

3. Apply the sanitizing solution according to the manufacturer’s directions.

DANGER! BEFORE SERVICING ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER AT THE MAIN DISCONNECT WHEN SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. This includes (but not limited to) Fans, Heaters Thermostats, and Lights.

• Fluorescent lamps are furnished with a shatterproof protective coating. The same type of lamp with protective coating must be used if replaced.

• Please note: T-5 lights must be turned off and on after bulb replacement

3. Evaporator Fans • The evaporator fans are located at the center front of these merchandisers directly beneath the display pans. Should fans or blades need servicing, always replace fan blades with the raised embossed side of the blade TOWARD THE MOTOR.

• The copper coils used in Hussmann merchandisers may be repaired in the field. Materials are available from local refrigeration wholesalers.

• Hussmann recommends using #15 Sil-Fos for repairs.;