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Duke Manufacturing Shutdown and Start-Up Instructions

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Whether you need to temporarily shut down your equipment or restart it for service again, it's important to know how to do so properly. Following the OEM-recommended shutdown and start-up procedures for your Duke Manufacturing equipment ensures that they remain reliable, operate safely and continue to function correctly.

Learn how to properly shutdown and restart your Duke equipment with the instructions below.

Duke Tri-Channel Cold Pan Instructions

Shutdown Procedures

  • Step 1. Turn off the unit and allow it to warm up to room temperature.
  • Step 2. Wipe down all compartments with a towel soaked in sanitizer.
  • Step 3. Dry the channels with paper towels.
  • Step 4. Clean the Day Cover door with a glass cleaner.
  • Step 5. Leave open the Day Cover to help it dry further and prevent bacteria growth.

 Start-Up Procedures

  • Step 1. Wipe down all compartments with a towel soaked in sanitizer.
  • Step 2. Clean the Day Cover door with a glass cleaner.
  • Step 3. Close the Day Cover.
  • Step 4. Turn on the unit.
  • Step 5. Pre-chill the Cold Pan for 30 minutes before any product is loaded.

Download or print the full Duke Tri-Channel Cold Pan procedure checklist. 

Duke Baking Center Oven Instructions

Shutdown Procedures

  • Step 1. Empty and clean the Drip Pan with a clean, damp cloth.
  • Step 2. Clean the stainless steel exterior by using either a stainless steel cleaner/polish or with hot, soapy water. Rinse well when done.
  • Step 3. For TSC and TSCM models, clean the Optimist Nozzle.
  • Step 4. Run a Dry Out cycle.
  • Step 5. Leave the doors open.
  • Step 6. Turn off the main water supply to the oven.

Start-Up Procedures

  • Step 1. Turn on the main water supply to the oven.
  • Step 2. Check to make sure all parts are installed properly.
  • Step 3. Wipe down all compartments with a towel soaked in sanitizer.
  • Step 4. Turn the control on.
  • Step 5. Begin the Pre-Heat process.

For water filtration, follow the 3M Filtration and RO System Shutdown and Start-Up Instructions.

Download or print the full Duke Baking Center Oven procedure checklist.

Duke Refrigerated Counter Instructions

Shutdown Procedures

  • Step 1. If the unit is left ON during shutdown:
    • RBC Models: Clean the Air filter.
    • RUF Models: Check, rotate or replace the air filter.
    • Depending on the duration of the shutdown period, have recommended preventative maintenance performed.
  • Step 2. If the unit is left OFF during shutdown:
    • RBC Models: Clean the Air filter.
    • RUF Models: Check, rotate or replace the air filter.
    • Leave all doors open.
  • Step 3. Wipe down all compartments with a towel soaked in sanitizer.

Start-Up Procedures

  • Step 1. If the unit is left ON during shutdown:
    • RBC Models: Clean the Air filter.
    • RUF Models: Check, rotate or replace the air filter.
    • Depending on the duration of the shutdown period, have recommended preventative maintenance performed.
  • Step 2. If the unit is left OFF during stutdown:
    • Turn on the power.
    • Close the doors.
  • Step 3. Wipe down all compartments with a towel soaked in sanitizer.

Download or print the full Duke Refrigerated Counter procedure checklist.

Authorized service agents also are available to help with any thorough cleanings and shutdown procedures. Contact your local service provider for assistance.

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