Grindmaster Beverage Freezer Daily Cleaning Form

Drain and Rinse

• Turn the mode switch to "CLEAN"

• On freezers using the optional electric pump and tank assembly and optional Remote Fill Control, turn the switch on the Remote Fill Control to "OFF" and unplug the pump

• On freezers using the optional Remote Fill Control and Proportioning Pump, turn off the water valve on the Proportioning pump, using the valve next to the inlet pressure regulator

• Open the front dispensing valve and drain all product from the freezer. Close the dispensing valve and turn freezer to "OFF"

• Use approximately 2-1/2 gallons (10 liters) of cool water to rinse product out of the freezer

• Remove the carburetor tube and pour water into the storage hopper. Allow the water to fill the freezing cylinder

• Turn the mode switch to "CLEAN" for 5 minutes

• Open the dispensing valve and drain the water from the freezer

Cleaning Procedure

• Pull out valve handle retaining pin while supporting the valve plunger from the bottom

• Push up on the valve plunger and remove the stainless handle

• Slide the valve plunger and spring downward to remove

• Remove the plunger “O” Rings

• Take all components to the cleaning area

• Carefully inspect the “O” Rings and replace if necessary

Cleaning Carburetor, Dispensing Valve and Plunger Assembly

• Prepare 1 gallon solution of hot tap water and a good grade of dish washing detergent

• Thoroughly wash valve plunger, spring, carburetor assembly and all “O” Rings in detergent solution

• Using medium sized brush (supplied with freezer) clean the bottom of the valve body and the inside of the plunger bore with detergent solution taking care to remove all remaining lubricant

Sanitizing Carburetor and Valve Components

• Re-assemble carburetor assembly installing the two “O” Rings at the bottom of the carb tube

• Place the carburetor assembly in the bottom of the hopper

• Replace “O” Rings on valve plunger and lay plunger assembly on a clean piece of paper towel

• Prepare a minimum of 4 gallons (15 liters) of sanitizing solution (Stera Sheen Green Label or equivalent) following the manufacturer’s instructions

• Dip the medium sized brush (supplied) into the sanitizing solution and sanitize the inside bore of the dispensing valve (figure O)

• Place a small amount of sanitary lubricant onto a piece of clean paper toweling

• Use a clean piece of paper toweling to pick up the small end of the valve plunger assembly. Apply the lubricant on the other piece of paper toweling to the “O” Rings on the valve plunger assembly

• Slide the valve plunger spring over the small end of the valve plunger and, using another clean piece of paper toweling, pick up the valve plunger at the outlet end and insert plunger and spring into the valve body

• Push up on the valve plunger and insert the stainless steel handle

• Insert the dispensing valve handle retaining pin

Sanitizing and Refilling

• Pour sanitizing solution into the mix storage hopper and allow the solution to fill freezing cylinder. Use a large brush (supplied) to sanitize all hopper surfaces

• Turn panel switch to “CLEAN” and allow freezer to run for 20 minutes

• Open dispensing valve and drain solution. Allow the auger to push remaining sanitizer out of the freezing cylinder

• Place a small amount of sanitary lubricant onto another piece of clean paper toweling

• Use a clean piece of paper toweling to pick up the large end of the carburetor from the bottom of the hopper taking care not to touch the sanitized carburetor with your bare hands

• Apply the lubricant on the other piece of paper toweling to the two “O” Rings on the bottom of the carburetor assembly

• Place the lubricated carburetor assembly on a clean piece of paper toweling

• Use either fresh product or mix new product according to manufacturer’s instructions

• Fill mix storage hopper with product

• Open dispensing valve. Pour product into the hopper and allow this product to chase out any remaining sanitizer

• Watch the product flowing out of the dispensing valve and close the valve when the sanitizer remaining in the cylinder has been purged by the new mix

• Use a clean piece of paper toweling to insert the sanitized carburetor assembly into the inlet hole in the hopper

• Fill mix storage hopper with fresh product

• Turn front panel switch to “ON”. Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the freezer to reach proper consistency