Use only cleaning products designed for use on stainless steel in conjunction with the proper tools to retain the
like-new appearance of your Traulsen refrigeration product. Occasional use of a commercial stainless steel
polish, such as “Sheila Shine,”will help protect the stainless steel surface. Follow the directions on the spray
can for proper use.
VI. ROUTINE CLEANING
VI. a - CLEANING THE RAIL AREA:
Remove all food pans and rail inserts for cleaning
separately. Wipe out the rail area being careful not to
wipe debris into any of the raised openings in the rail
bottom. These are air discharge and air returns for the
VPS system, and must be kept clean, clear and open
for proper operation.
VI. b - CLEANING THE CABINET:
Remove the cutting board and crumb cans for cleaning
separately.
Clean all stainless steel surfaces frequently and
thoroughly with mild soap and plenty of water, followed
by a clean water rinse. Wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Keeping the unit clean and dry will minimize the risk of
rust and corrosion. Remove food spills before they dry
and harden. The salt and acid in many foods will
promote corrosion of the stainless steel if it is left in
place too long.
Use a nylon brush or scouring pad only if necessary,
scrubbing in the same direction as the grain of the steel.
Don’t use bleach or harsh abrasives, as both will
promote corrosion. You can use a 1% ammonia
solution or a mixture of baking soda and water for
stubborn residue. Always follow any cleaning with a
clean water rinse then wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Clean all interior surfaces, including the door gaskets
and the gray vinyl breaker strips around the door
openings in the same way. All interior fittings are
removable without tools to facilitate cleaning.
Never use mild steel scrapers, tools or steel wool on
the stainless steel cabinet. In addition to scratching
the surface, they will leave microscopic residue that
will cause rust. Even the cleaning or drying cloth, if
previously used on mild steel (other than stainless) can
leave a residue that promotes rust. Always use a clean
cloth.
Clean the cabinet exterior thoroughly after every time
the floor is mopped to minimize damage from harsh
floor-cleaning chemicals.
NOTE
Muriatic or Hydrochloric acid is sometimes used to
clean concrete or tile work and can severely damage
the unit, even if it doesn’t make direct contact! Fumes
from an open container in the same room can discolor
VI. b - CLEANING THE CABINET (cont’d):
stainless steel so badly that it is difficult or impossible
to restore to its original appearance.
VI. c - SHELVES & SHELF PINS:
The interior shelves are mounted on shelf pins and are
easily removable for cleaning. Lift the shelf off the shelf
pins, tilting up slightly on one side to allow it to slide
through the door opening.
The shelf pins can be unscrewed by hand if
necessary. Reinstall the pins in their correct
locations, then hand tighten securely. Do not over
tighten.
VI. d - SLIDING RAIL COVER:
All jumbo rail VPS models are supplied standard with a
sliding rail cover. To remove this for cleaning, hold the
cover slightly above horizontal, making sure the lower
edge of the “hook”at the rear of the cover clears the
retaining rod, then pull sharply. To reinstall the cover,
place the rear of the cover on top of the retaining rod (it
will wedge between the rod and the top of the unit),
and then bump it into place.
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