16 MN-29578 • Rev 6 • 04/17 • 1000-BQ2 Banquet Cart
Cleaning and Preventative Maintenance
Clean the unit thoroughly aer eachuse
1. Disconnect appliance from power source, and let cool.
2. Remove, cover or wrap, and store unused products
under refrigeration.
3. Remove all detachable items such as plate carriers,
wire shelves, side racks, and any drip pans. Clean these
items separately.
4. Clean interior with a damp cloth or sponge and any
good commercial detergent at the recommended
strength.
5. Spray heavily soiled areas with a water soluble
degreaser and let stand for 10 minutes, then remove
soil with a plastic scouring pad.
NOTICE: Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning compounds,
chloride based cleaners, or cleaners containing
quaternary salts. Never use hydrochloric acid
(muriatic acid) on stainless steel.
6. Clean control panel, door vents, door handles, and
door gaskets thoroughly since these areas harbor
fooddebris.
7. Rinse surfaces by wiping with sponge and clean
warmwater.
8. Remove excess water with sponge and wipe dry with a
clean cloth or air dry. Leave door open until interior is
completely dry. Replace shelves.
9. Interior can be wiped with a sanitizing solution aer
cleaning and rinsing. This solution must be approved
for use on stainless steel food contact surfaces.
10. To help maintain the protective lm coating on
polished stainless steel, clean the exterior of the
cabinet with a cleaner recommended for stainless steel
surfaces. Spray the cleaning agent on a clean cloth and
wipe with the grain of the stainless steel.
11. Clean glass with a window cleaner.
12. Cart Cleaning ––
Remove cart to a wash area and use any mild cleaning
detergent and warm water. Hand wipe all framing,
slides, drip pan, and base. Thoroughly clean debris
from the casters. A spray hose can be used for cart
cleaning. Rinse detergent solution off with warm water.
Wipe or spray with a sanitizing solution designed for
use on metal and vinyl food contact surfaces. Allow cart
to air dry.
Always follow appropriate state or local health
(hygiene) regulations regarding all applicable cleaning
and sanitation requirements for food serviceequipment.
To prevent serious injury, death, or property
damage, always disconnect the appliance
from the power source before cleaning
orservicing.
To prevent serious personal injury, death, or
property damage:
Do not steam clean, hose down or flood the
interior or exterior with water or liquid solution
of any kind. Do not use water jet toclean. Failure
to observe this precaution will void the warranty.