Maintenance; Cleaning The Condenser Coil - Fagor VTP 139 SL Manual For Installation, Use And Maintenance

TAPAS CASES SERVICE MANUAL / Rev. JUN. 2015

5 MAINTENANCE

Stainless Steel Care and Cleaning
Proper cleaning of stain less steel requires soft cloths or plastic scouring pads. Never use steel
pads, wire brushes, or scrapers!
Cleaning solutions need to be alkaline or non-chloride cleaners. Any cleaner containing
chlorides will damage the protective film of the stainless steel. Chlorides are commonly found
in hard water, salts, house hold and industrial cleaners. If a cleaner containing chloride is used,
be sure to rinse repeatedly and dry thoroughly up on completion.
Stainless steel mu st b e cle an e d e ve r y d a y with soap and water. Extreme stains or grease
should be cleaned with an on-abrasive cleaner and plastic scrub pad. When using a stainless
steel chemical cleaner, make sure it is recommended for commercial applications.
Never use an acid based cleaning solution! Many food products have an acidic content which
can deteriorate the stainless steel finish. Be sure to clean ALL food products from any stainless
steel surface. Failure to do so, will result in spots and rust on the surface affected.

5.1 CLEANING THE CONDENSER COIL

DANGER: Power must be turned off and disconnected from the power source whenever
performing maintenance, repair or cleaning the condensing unit.
Disconnect machine. Remove front bottom panel and carefully slide out the condensing unit.
The condenser coil requires regular cleaning. It is recommended every 30-60 days, depending
on the accumulation of dust and grease.
If the build up on the coil consists of only light dust and debris, the condenser coil can be
cleaned with a simple brush. Heavier dust builds up may require a vacuum or even
compressed air to blow though the condenser coil.
If heavy grease is present, there are de-greasing agents available for coils. The condenser coil
may require to be sprayed with de-greasing agent and then to be dried with compressed air.
Be sure all electrical and mechanical parts are dry before turning ON the power.
Never use high pressure water for cleaning t h e c o n d en s er c o i l . Water can damage the
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