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How to Clean a Nieco MV & FH Automatic Broiler

Keeping your Nieco broiler clean is the first step to ensuring a long life and fresh products. Make sure you follow our instructions on how to clean a Nieco MV and FH automatic broiler so it’s done properly.

Nieco MV & FH Daily Cleaning

Cleaning Every Four Hours

  • Step 1. Turn the broiler off and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
  • Step 2. Using the manual or our disassembly video, remove the meat guides, feeder cover, feeder bases and feeder housing.
  • Step 3. At a sink, wash and rinse the removed components with dish soap, a scrubber and water.
  • Step 4. Wipe components dry before reinstalling.

Daily End-of-Shift Cleaning

  • Step 1. Turn the broiler off and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
  • Step 2. Follow the user manual or our disassembly video to disassemble the unit for cleaning.
    • Note: The tools at the back of the unit can be used for cleaning the unit.
  • Step 3. Use the scraper cleaning tools between the belts on both the feed end and discharge end.
  • Step 4. At a sink, wash and rinse the removed components with dish soap, a scrubber and water.
    • Note: Wipe the components dry before reinstalling them.
  • Step 5. Clean the Incendalyst by rinsing it under warm water and set it aside to air dry.
  • Step 6. Clean the exterior with a damp cloth and dish soap.
  • Step 7. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order of how it was disassembled.

Nieco MV & FH Weekly Cleaning

  • Step 1. Turn the broiler off and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
  • Step 2. Follow the user manual or our disassembly video to disassemble the unit.
  • Step 3. Wash and rinse the lower burner at the sink with dish soap, water and a scrubber.
  • Step 4. Using a paper clip, ensure the lower burner holes are clear of debris.
  • Step 5. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order of how it was taken apart.

Nieco MV & FH Monthly Cleaning

  • Step 1. Turn the broiler off and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
  • Step 2. Follow the user manual or our disassembly video to disassemble the unit.
  • Step 3. Wash and rinse the air boxes at the sink with dish soap, water and a scrubber.
  • Step 4. Using a paper clip, ensure the air box holes are clear of debris.
  • Step 5. Using the brush provided with the unit cleaning tools, clean the upper burner.
  • Step 6. Using a paper clip, ensure the upper burner holes are clear of debris.
  • Step 7. Reassemble the unit in the reverse order of how it was taken apart.

For more information on cleaning or troubleshooting tips, check out our Nieco manuals and diagrams.

Please contact a local authorized service agent who can help with these specific units and all your commercial kitchen equipment needs.