IDC 255 Progate Drive Thru Service Manual
Publication Number: 621057419SER - 18 - © 2006-2013, IMI Cornelius Inc.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are applicable for all Cornelius ice drink dispensers. Some models may have additional cleaning
requirements. Those models will have additional procedures listed later in the manual.
Disconnect power to the unit before servicing. Follow all lock out/tag out procedures established by the user. Verify all
power is off to the unit before performing any work.
Failure to comply could result in serious injury, death or damage to the equipment.
Do not use metal scrapers, sharp objects or abrasives on the ice storage hopper, top cover, agitator disc or exterior
surfaces as it may damage the unit. Do not use solvents or other cleaning agents as they may degrade the material
resulting in damage to the unit.
Soap solution – Use a mixture of mild detergent and warm (100° F) potable water.
Sanitizing Solution –
Dissolve 2 packets (4 Oz) of Stera Sheen Green Label into 2 gallons of warm (80 – 100° F)
potable water to ensure 200 ppm of chlorine.
Daily Cleaning:
1. Remove cup rest from drip tray and clean with warm soapy water, rinse with clean water and allow to air dry.
2. Wipe down the exterior of the unit with warm soapy water, rinse with clean water and allow to air dry.
3. Remove valve nozzles and diffusers and wash in warm soapy water, rinse in clean water and allow to air dry.
4. Clean the interior of the ice chute using the brush provided with the unit with warm soapy water, rinse with
clean water and allow to air dry.
5. Spray the ice chute inside and out with sanitizer and allow to air dry.
6. Pour warm soapy water down the drains to keep them clean and flowing smoothly.
7. Spray the nozzles and diffusers inside and outside with approved sanitizing solution, re-install them on the
valves and allow to air dry.
8. Re-install the cup rest into the drip tray.
9. Pour all remaining sanitizer solution down the drain to help keep the drain clear.
Daily Maintenance:
1. Check the temperature, smell and taste of the product.
2. Check the water pressure coming to the unit using the pressure gauges on the back room package.
3. Check carbonation of the drink.
4. Check level of CO2 supply to the system.
5. Check the date on all the BIB’s (bags in boxes).
Weekly Cleaning: (In addition to daily procedures)
Remove the ice chute cover and clean it along with the back half with warm soap water using the brush provided
with the unit. Rinse with clean water and re-install on the unit. Spray the ice chute assembly with an approved
sanitizer and allow it to air dry.
Monthly Cleaning: (In addition to daily and weekly procedures)
1. Flush and sanitize all syrup lines as well as all of the syrup connectors. (See the Sanitize syrup lines
section shown later in this manual).
2. Remove ice from hopper, clean and sanitize the hopper. (See the Cleaning the interior surfaces section
shown later in this manual).