Stoelting Slush Puppie Machine Maintenance & Cleaning
Without proper maintenance and cleaning, appliances can get build-up and parts can break down. It is important to always make sure you stick to a routine schedule to make sure you give units the best lifespan they can have. Below we will walk you through Stoelting slush puppy machine maintenance & cleaning to ensure that you can keep serving icy cold drinks.
The following guide is made for Stoelting 100 F & C and 2217G models.
Daily Cleaning
Make sure not to use harsh cleaning chemicals on the unit to avoid damaging parts.
- Clean the exterior - Use a soft cloth or sponge to wipe down the exterior with a mild alkaline cleanser or soapy water.
- Clean the sani-tray - Lifting up and out, remove the sani-tray and rinse it with warm soapy water.
Weekly Cleaning
Weekly cleaning includes two different parts to maintain:
- Clean the sani-tray - Lifting up and out, remove the sani-tray and rinse it with warm soapy water.
- Check the o-rings - Inspect all o-rings for any excessive wear and replace as needed.
Condenser Cleaning
Cleaning the condenser is different whether you have a floor model or the counter models.
Floor Models
- Step 1. Remove the sani-tray - Lifting up and out, remove the sani-tray.
- Step 2. Remove screws - Remove the 2 phillips head screws from the lower front panel and pull the panel down and out.
- Step 3. Blow condenser - Using an air tank or vacuum, blow dirt out from the opposite side of the condenser.
Counter Models
- Step 1. Remove screws - Remove the 6 phillips head screws from the back panel.
- Step 2. Blow condenser - Using an air tank or vacuum, blow dirt out from the opposite side of the condenser.
Extended Storage Cleaning
Storing the unit for longer periods of time requires you to clean it beforehand. Don’t let any cleaning solution or products sit in the product cylinder during the shutdown process.
- Step 1. Switch to OFF - Set the “STIRRING ONLY-OFF-STIRRING & FREEZING” switch to OFF.
- Step 2. Unplug unit - Unplug the freezer from the electrical supply.
- Step 3. Clean mix & flavor parts - With a warm detergent solution, wash all the parts that come into contact with the neutral base mix or flavors.
- Step 4. Rinse and dry parts - Rinse and dry all the parts that come into contact with the neutral base mix or flavors. Don’t use any sanitizer on these parts.
- Step 5. Disassemble spigot assembly - Disassemble the spigot assembly and lower bushing. Clean these parts and store them in a plastic bag with a moist paper towel to prevent them from becoming brittle.
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