P/N 1011561 Rev. A 01/20
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Daily Cleaning
1. Power the unit o to begin cooling
and wait until the display shows
“CLN”. Unplug the power cord and
proceed.
2. Using a damp soapy wash cloth,
wipe down the edges, the entire
handle, top of the lid, and the base
of the press.
3. Wash the platens. Use a tightly
wrung towel dipped in detergent to
wipe the interior platens.
NOTE: Never use steel wool or
scouring powder as these
will damage the cooking
surface.
4. Wash the exterior. Use a tightly
wrung towel dipped in detergent to
wipe the edges, the entire handle,
the kickstand, top of the lid, and
the base of the press.
5. With a damp (clean water only)
tightly wrung towel, wipe all of the
same surfaces that were washed
in steps 4-5.
6. With a new clean towel, dip into
the quat sanitizer solution. Use
this towel to wipe all of the same
surfaces that were washed in
steps 4-5.
NOTE: Do not use any chemicals,
grill bricks, or stainless
steel scrub pads to clean the
tortilla press.
Spills
1. If any food items other than
tortillas are dropped on the
warming surfaces, wipe them up
immediately with a clean damp
cloth.
2. If plastic lm touches and melts
on the warming surface, remove
it immediately with a high
temperature plastic spatula.
3. Wipe clean with a damp sanitary
towel. Always dry platens after
use.
Maintenance
WARNING
Turn the power o, unplug the
power cord, and allow the unit
to cool to room temperature
before performing any service or
maintenance. Do not attempt to
clean the unit at temperatures over
220° F/ 100° C to avoid personal
injuries and warpage to the heater
surface.
WARNING
Never immerse or pour water over
the Tortilla Warmer. Do not clean
Tortilla Warmer with a water jet.
CAUTION
Chlorides or phosphates in cleaning
agents (e.g., bleach, sanitizers,
degreasers, or detergents) can
cause permanent damage to
stainless steel equipment. The
damage is usually in the form
of discoloration, dulling of metal
surface nish, pits, voids, holes, or
cracks. This damage is permanent
and is not covered by warranty.
Follow these tips for maintenance
of stainless steel equipment:
y Use a soft, damp cloth
for cleaning, rinse with
clear water, and wipe dry.
Always rub in the direction
of metal polish lines.
y Only use approved cleansers.
y Finger marks and smears
should be removed using
soap and water.
y Do NOT use a metal
scraper on grill surfaces
y Do NOT wash any
components of the unit in a
dishwasher. Hand wash ONLY
in a three-compartment sink.
CAUTION
Grill surfaces will be hot. Extreme
care must be taken when operating
or cleaning this unit. Use heat-
resistant gloves when necessary.
Seasoning the Unit
Daily, After Cleaning and Before
Open
1. Turn on the press.
2. Fold a burrito-sized tortilla in half
twice and wait for the machine to
heat up. Wait for the display to
read “USE”.
3. Wipe the entire surface of the top
and bottom plates of the press
with the folded tortilla.
4. Discard the tortilla.
NOTE: Do not use oil or chemicals
to season the press. Do not
leave the tortilla in the press.
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