F'real Freal - User Manual

f’REAL! Blender
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Instructions
f’REAL! Blender must be cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours as follows:
1. Gather: f’REAL! Sanitizing Cup, a clean f’REAL! Brush in good condition*, dishwashing liquid, and BTF Iodophor Sanitizer
bottle or equivalent quarternary sanitizer approved by f’REAL! .
2. Thoroughly wash hands with soap and warm water.
3. Put 2 – 3 squirts of dishwashing liquid into f’REAL! Sanitizing Cup and fill cup about half way with hot water.
4. Open blender front door to access blending chamber by pulling on metal tab located under right corner of door.
(Do not turn blender power off. Power must remain on for blender to recognize cleaning has been done properly).
5. Using clean f’REAL! Brush dipped frequently in Sanitizing Cup with prepared dishwashing solution, thoroughly clean
in
the following order:
a. First, the top and underside of metal cup lid. (
Lift lid up along shaft to thoroughly clean underside of lid. This is the
most important step in the entire process, so be sure to do it thoroughly every time.);
b. Then the top & bottom of blending disc and slider. (Lift lid to access blending disc. Beware of sharp edges.);
c. Then the blending shaft;
d. Then the gray plastic blending chamber walls and front door liner;
e. Then the clear plastic flip-up doors—top and bottom, taking care not to press them fully open without supporting
them, as this can cause their return springs to break off;
f. And last, the interior bottom area of the gray plastic blending chamber. (Do this step last to avoid possible spreading
of drain area material onto other cleaned surfaces.)
6. Close front door firmly. Blender will automatically rinse off cleaned components.
7.
Rinse out f'REAL! Blender Sanitizing Cup with room temperature water and fill with room temperature water to Fill Line on
Sanitizing Cup. Then add 4 -6 drops of BTF Iodophor Sanitizer to room temperature water in Sanitizing Cup. (Or substitute
approved quaternary sanitizer diluted to 200 ppm in cup.) 4 -6 drops from spout of BTF Iodophor Sanitizer bottle is all that
is needed to reach proper concentration. Sanitizing solution is still nearly clear when properly prepared
**
8. Run 2-minute sanitize cycle:
a. Place Sanitizing Cup with properly prepared sanitizing solution in blender cup holder;
b. Press and hold
both “Less Thick” & “More Thick” buttons for 5 seconds to begin sanitize cycle.
Note: Do not use chlorine based sanitizers on blender. Chlorine sanitizers can cause serious damage to f’REAL! blender disc
and shaft, and will void warranty. Quaternary sanitizers may be acceptable if approved by f’REAL! Foods. Call our
Customer Support Center at 800-483-3218 for more information.
9. While 2 minute sanitize cycle timer counts down, clean f’REAL! Brush and hands again with dishwashing liquid to ensure
they are as clean as possible for Step 11, and then thoroughly rinse with warm water.
10. When sanitize cycle ends, remove Sanitizing Cup from cup holder, and open front door of blender again.
11. Use cleaned f’REAL! Brush dipped frequently in Iodophor sanitizer solution from Sanitizing Cup to thoroughly apply
sanitizing solution to:
a. First, the underside of metal cup lid. (
Lift lid up along shaft to thoroughly apply sanitizer to underside of lid.);
b. And then, the top of metal cup lid. Be sure to apply solution to area touched when lifting the cup lid in prior step.
12. Pour remaining sanitizing solution down blender’s internal drain located in gray plastic blending chamber.
13. Close front door firmly. Blender will automatically rinse off sanitized components.
14. Rinse f’REAL! Brush and Sanitizing Cup thoroughly with hot water. Allow to dry and save for next day’s use.
Notice: To avoid compromising f’REAL! Blender cleaning and sanitizing, do not use f’REAL! Sanitizing Cup or f’REAL! Brush
on equipment other than f’REAL! Blenders. Replace sanitizing brush every three (3) weeks with new f’REAL! Brush provided
in kit to be sure brush is in good condition. Order replacement cups, brushes and BTF Iodophor Sanitizer as they wear out or
run out by calling f’REAL! Customer Support at 800-483-3218.
* To confirm iodophor sanitizing solution is properly prepared, test strips are provided in vial with all sanitizer kits available
from f’REAL!. To use test strips:
a. Remove test strip from vial using dry fingers.
b. Dip test strip into prepared iodophor sanitizing solution for 60 seconds without agitating, and then remove.
c. Compare color of test strip to color comparison chart provided in vial.
d. Colors in range from 12.5 ppm to 25 ppm confirm proper sanitizer concentration.
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Summary

fREAL! Blender Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions

Gather Cleaning Supplies

Gather essential cleaning items including the f'REAL! Sanitizing Cup and approved sanitizer.

Hand Washing and Initial Preparation

Thoroughly wash hands and prepare the sanitizing cup with dishwashing liquid and hot water.

Blender Preparation for Cleaning

Open the blender front door to access the blending chamber; power must remain on.

Detailed Cleaning Process

Clean all parts of the blender thoroughly using the f'REAL! Brush and sanitizing solution.

Rinsing and Sanitizer Preparation

Rinse the sanitizing cup and prepare the sanitizing solution with the correct sanitizer concentration.

Sanitize Cycle Execution

Place the sanitizing cup and initiate the 2-minute sanitize cycle using specific button presses.

Post-Sanitize Cycle Application

Apply sanitizing solution to the underside and top of the metal cup lid after the cycle.

Final Sanitizer Disposal and Rinse

Dispose of remaining sanitizing solution into the drain and rinse all equipment thoroughly.

Important Usage Notice

Do not use the f'REAL! Brush or Cup on other equipment; replace the brush regularly.

Sanitizer Test Strip Usage

Use provided test strips to confirm iodophor sanitizing solution concentration (12.5-25 ppm).

Overview

1. Usage Features
2. Maintenance Features
3. Technical Specifications (implied)
4. Important Notices

The f'REAL! Blender is a commercial beverage preparation device designed for blending various f'REAL! products, likely milkshakes or similar frozen beverages. Its primary function is to blend pre-packaged f'REAL! cups into a ready-to-drink consistency.

Usage Features:

The blender operates with a front-loading mechanism, where pre-packaged f'REAL! cups are placed into a cup holder within the blending chamber. The blending process is initiated by selecting desired options, indicated by "Less Thick" and "More Thick" buttons, suggesting customizable consistency. The device is designed for continuous operation, as users are instructed not to turn off the blender power during cleaning and sanitizing to ensure it recognizes that maintenance has been performed.

Maintenance Features:

The f'REAL! Blender emphasizes rigorous daily cleaning and sanitizing protocols, which must be performed every 24 hours. The process is detailed and requires specific f'REAL! branded accessories: a f'REAL! Sanitizing Cup, a f'REAL! Brush, dishwashing liquid, and BTF Iodophor Sanitizer (or an approved quaternary sanitizer).

The cleaning process involves:

1. Preparation: Gathering all necessary cleaning supplies and thoroughly washing hands.
2. Initial Wash: Placing 2-3 squirts of dishwashing liquid into the f'REAL! Sanitizing Cup and filling it halfway with hot water.
3. Accessing Blending Chamber: Opening the blender's front door by pulling a metal tab.
4. Thorough Cleaning (with dishwashing solution): Using the f'REAL! Brush, dipped frequently in the prepared dishwashing solution, to clean specific components in a precise order:
   • Metal Cup Lid: First, the top and underside of the metal cup lid. This is highlighted as "the most important step in the entire process." The lid needs to be lifted along its shaft for thorough cleaning of the underside.
   • Blending Disc and Slider: Next, the top and bottom of the blending disc and slider. Users are cautioned to "Beware of sharp edges."
   • Blending Shaft: The blending shaft itself.
   • Blending Chamber Walls and Front Door Liner: The gray plastic blending chamber walls and the front door liner.
   • Flip-up Doors: The clear plastic flip-up doors (top and bottom). Users must take care not to press them fully open without supporting them, as this can cause their return springs to break off.
   • Chamber Bottom: Finally, the interior bottom area of the gray plastic blending chamber, performed last to prevent spreading drain area material to already cleaned surfaces.
5. Automatic Rinse: After closing the front door, the blender automatically rinses off the cleaned components.

The sanitizing process follows the cleaning:

1. Sanitizer Preparation: Rinsing the f'REAL! Sanitizing Cup with room temperature water, filling it to the "Fill Line," and adding 4-6 drops of BTF Iodophor Sanitizer (or approved quaternary sanitizer diluted to 200 ppm). The solution should remain "nearly clear" when properly prepared.
2. Sanitize Cycle: Placing the Sanitizing Cup with the prepared solution into the blender's cup holder and initiating a 2-minute sanitize cycle by pressing and holding both "Less Thick" and "More Thick" buttons for 5 seconds.
3. Important Sanitizer Note: The manual explicitly warns against using chlorine-based sanitizers, as they can cause "serious damage to f'REAL! blender disc and shaft, and will void warranty."
4. Brush and Hand Cleaning: While the sanitize cycle runs, the f'REAL! Brush and user's hands are cleaned again with dishwashing liquid and rinsed with warm water.
5. Manual Sanitizer Application: Once the sanitize cycle ends and the Sanitizing Cup is removed, the cleaned f'REAL! Brush, dipped frequently in the Iodophor sanitizer solution, is used to thoroughly apply the sanitizing solution to:
   • The underside of the metal cup lid (lifting it along the shaft).
   • The top of the metal cup lid, specifically the area touched when lifting it.
6. Drainage and Final Rinse: The remaining sanitizing solution is poured down the blender's internal drain. After closing the front door, the blender automatically rinses off the sanitized components.
7. Tool Maintenance: The f'REAL! Brush and Sanitizing Cup are thoroughly rinsed with hot water, allowed to dry, and saved for next day's use.

Technical Specifications (implied):

The blender uses a metal cup lid, a blending disc and slider, a blending shaft, gray plastic blending chamber walls, a front door liner, and clear plastic flip-up doors. The sanitizer concentration for Iodophor is specified at 12.5 ppm to 25 ppm, confirmed using test strips provided in a vial with sanitizer kits. Quaternary sanitizers, if used, should be diluted to 200 ppm.

Important Notices:

• To prevent compromising cleaning and sanitizing, the f'REAL! Sanitizing Cup or f'REAL! Brush must not be used on equipment other than f'REAL! Blenders.
• The f'REAL! Brush should be replaced every three weeks with a new f'REAL! Brush provided in a kit to ensure it remains in good condition.
• Replacement cups, brushes, and BTF Iodophor Sanitizer can be ordered by calling f'REAL! Customer Support.
• Test strips are provided with sanitizer kits to confirm proper Iodophor sanitizer concentration. The test strip procedure involves dipping a dry strip into the solution for 60 seconds without agitating, then comparing its color to a provided chart.

F'real Freal Specifications

General

Brand	F'real
Model	Freal
Category	Blender
Language	English