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Section 1: Introduction This manual is divided into the following fi ve sections: INTRODUCTION Parts of the Machine Specifi cations OPERATION Empty the Freezing Cylinders - Start here if cleaning a machine with mix in it Disassemble Parts - Start here if cleaning an empty machine Cleaning Disassembled Parts Cleaning the Machine Assembling the Machine...
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Section 1: Introduction A. Parts of the F231-I3 Machine (F231-I3-2X Shown) Hopper IntelliTec3™ Spigot Handle Front Door Freezing Cylinder IntelliTec3™ Touchpad The F231 has two physical designs: the slimline and the large capacity hopper. Operating instructions for the two versions are identical.
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Section 1: Introduction B. F231-I3 Specifi cations (Slimline) Model F231-I3 Dimensions Machine as shipped width 19-1/4’’ (48,9 cm) 32’’ (81,3 cm) height 58-1/4’’ (148,0 cm) 60’’ (152,4 cm) depth 28’’ (71,1 cm) 39’’ (99,1 cm) Weight 400 lbs (181,4 kg) 494 lbs (224,0 kg) 60Hz A/C 60Hz W/C...
Section 2: Operation NOTE machine must emptied, Start the clean cycle. Press the Left then the Clean disassembled, cleaned sanitized button. Press the Right then the Clean button. every 3 days or per local health code After about 5 minutes, open the spigots to drain the mix. requirements (whichever is sooner).
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Section 2: Operation 1. Front Door Disassembly Stop the clean cycle by toggling the Clean buttons. Remove the spigot extensions or rosette caps if installed. Unscrew the knobs on the front door and remove B. Disassemble Parts the door. Before using the machine for the fi rst time, complete machine disassembly, cleaning and sanitizing procedures need to be followed.
Section 2: Operation 2. Removing Auger C. Cleaning Disassembled Parts Disassembled parts require complete cleaning, sanitizing and air drying before assembling. Local Remove front auger supports and bushings and and state health codes will dictate the procedure remove the augers from the freezing cylinders. As required.
Section 2: Operation D. Cleaning the Machine E. Assembling Machine NOTE Total Blend lubricant or equivalent must be used when lubrication of machine parts is Using a detergent solution and specifi ed. the large barrel brush provided, clean the freezing cylinders by The USDA and FDA require that lubricants dipping the brush in the solution used on food processing equipment must...
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Section 2: Operation Screw the springs onto Lubricate the inside metal surface of the rear seal and the studs in the plastic install it onto the auger shaft. fl ights. The springs must screwed into DO NOT lubricate the outside of the rear seal. fl...
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Section 2: Operation E.11 Install the o-rings onto the spigot bodies and apply a Apply a thin layer of Total Blend lubricant to the inside and outside of the auger support bushing. thin layer of Total Blend lubricant to the o-rings . Install the spigot bodies through the bottom of the front door.
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Section 2: Operation F. Sanitizing E.13 Place the front door a s s e m b l y t h e Sanitizing must be done after the machine is clean and mounting studs and just before the machine is fi lled with mix. Sanitizing push the front door the night before does not ensure sanitization the next against the machine...
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Section 2: Operation Prepare 2 gallons of sanitizing solution for each freezing Use a sanitized soft cylinder. Following the bristle brush dipped sanitizer manufacturer’s in sanitizing solution instructions for preparing to clean the hopper the solution. sides, the mix inlet regulator, and the Install the mix inlet underside of the...
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Section 2: Operation G. Freeze Down Fill the hopper with at least 2.5 gallons of mix. Place a container under the spigot and open the spigot to allow the mix to fl ush out about 8 ounces (0.23 liters) of sanitizing solution and liquid mix. Allow the freezing cylinder to fi...
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Section 2: Operation H. Brushes for Cleaning 208387 208467 208401 208380 208465 208135 Part Number Where Used 208135 Freezing cylinder 208380 Mix inlet regulator 208387 Front door, mix inlet regulator 208401 Front door, mix inlet regulator 208465 Front door, spigot holes 208467 Front door, side ports F231 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
Section 2: Operation I. Lubrication Points Inside & Outside of Bushing O-Ring & Hex End of Auger ONLY Inside Metal Adapter All O-Rings* 513710 REV.3 F231 OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
Section 3: Maintenance C. Consistency Adjustment NOTE Product consistency can be adjusted under As soon as the password is correctly the Product Settings screen. entered, the consistency setting screen is displayed. Press the gear icon and then press the Product Settings button.
Section 3: Maintenance Daily Procedures D. Daily Procedures - Night E. Daily Procedures - Morning Clean the underside of the clear front door and the Remove the drip tray from exposed portion of the spigots with brushes and a the front panel. Clean the mild detergent water and then with sanitizing solution.
Section 4: Troubleshooting Product is Too Product is Too Soft Firm Decrease the consistency. Increase the consistency. Contact Stoelting White Is the product still Glove Service for further too firm? assistance Continue normal operation. Is there an air flow Is the product still restriction around too Soft? the machine?
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Section 4: Troubleshooting If an alert appears on the machine, complete the steps on the following pages before calling Stoelting White Glove Service. Oftentimes the issues can be resolved using new/fresh product in a clean and sanitized machine. Any Alert on IntelliTec3™...
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Section 4: Troubleshooting Clean Alert Common Causes • Product temperature has increased above 44ºF for 5 or more minutes. Clean • Machine must be disassembled, cleaned, sanitized and fresh mix must be added. Disassemble machine and reassemble following the steps in the operators manual.
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Section 4: Troubleshooting High Torque Common Causes • Excess air in the freezing cylinder due to low mix level in the hopper or clogged mix inlet regulator. High Torque • Improper adjustments on the IntelliTec3™ control. Is product in the Contact Stoelting White Glove freezing cylinder Service for further assistance...
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Section 4: Troubleshooting HPCO Common Causes High Pressure Cutout • Blocked airfl ow around machine or Air-Cooled Machines dirty air fi lter. • External heat source Move anything blocking Is there an air flow the louvered panels and Is the problem restriction around make sure there is fixed?
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Section 4: Troubleshooting HPCO Common Cause • Lack of water/glycol fl ow. High Pressure Cutout Water-Cooled Machines Is the water or Is the problem glycol system Turn the system on. fixed? turned off? Are the water or Repair or replace the Is the problem glycol lines kinked lines.
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