How to shut down a fridge

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How to Protect Your Refrigeration During COVID-19 Lockdown

Last week I blogged about "How to shut down an ice maker". This weeks post is about how to protect refrigeration if you are forced to temporarily close your hospitality business. This article re-plublished thanks to Stuart Dalglish, National Product Manager, SKOPE In these uncertain times our industry is being asked to close down its cafés, restaurants, pubs and clubs during the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some tips on how to protect your SKOPE equipment.

If you are switching off the refrigeration

• Remove all foods and perishable drinks (like milk or kombucha) from the units and place them into other suitable cold storage. • Switch off the unit at the wall socket. • Clean and sanitise inside the fridge/freezer - remove any spillages or food. • Remove shelving and clean using warm soapy water. • Clean the door gaskets (seals). Check for any splits or damage, and replace if necessary. • Insert a small chock between the door and the cabinet to allow air flow.  

If you are leaving the units running during the shutdown period

• Remove all foods and perishable drinks (like milk or kombucha) from the units and place them into other suitable cold storage. • Switch off power at the wall socket. • Clean the condenser with a soft brush and vacuum any dirt away. This will ensure the unit will run efficiently during the close-down period. • Sanitise inside and outside. Leave doors open to dry, this will help avoid moisture build up in the unit. • Remove shelving and clean using warm soapy water. • Clean the door gaskets. Check for any splits or damage, and replace if necessary. • Check that all air vents are clear of blockages. • Once the units are dry inside, close the doors and turn the unit on at the wall socket.  

Cleaning

Periodically wipe the inside and outside of the cabinet with a damp cloth, taking care to keep moisture away from electrical parts. As with any maintenance, ensure the chiller is isolated from the power supply before cleaning.

Video resources

The first video by Skope is on Cleaning the condenser coil & general cleaning tips Cleaning the Condensor The second is on Operation - Automatic Start-up. This will be specially imprtant for when this whole mess is over and we return to normal. Start up procedure

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