Checklist: Decommissioning of PALUX equipment for a longer period of time

During longer periods of business closure - e.g. during the mandatory shutdown in the context of the Corona pandemic - restaurateurs should have the existing kitchen equipment professionally decommissioned. This helps to prevent damage in advance.

In addition, hygiene is also guaranteed during the period of decommissioning and subsequent re-commissioning – thus preventing contamination of the equipment.

Checklist: Decommissioning

Generally applies to all PALUX devices:

• For your own safety: Installation, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by gas or electrical specialists.
• Always wear protective gloves and protective clothing!
• Please also follow the instructions in the respective original operating manual!
• Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
• We also recommend that you conclude a maintenance contract with the customer service. This will ensure that you are always well supported – even in these difficult times.

For Thermal Appliances

• Perform complete cleaning of the device
• Drain operating fluids (e.g. oil / grease in deep fat fryers or water in bain-maries) from the appliance
• Switch off the device properly
• For electrical appliances: Switch off the power
• For gas appliances: Turn off gas supply
• If problems occur, always call a service technician

For Combi-Steamers and Pressure Steamer

• Perform automatic cleaning of the device
• Remove and clean the water manifold, then reinsert and screw it in
• Flush the drip pan and drain channel
• Switch off the device properly
• Empty all dosing lines (cleaner)
• Turn off water supply
• Empty the pull-out shower (if present)
• For electrical appliances: Switch off the power
• For gas appliances: Close gas supply
• Clean grease and dirt from the door seal
• Lean on the door and do not close it completely
• If problems occur, always call a service technician

For Refrigeration

• Remove food
• Perform complete cleaning of the device
• Switch off the device properly
• Power off
• For refrigerated drawers: leave all drawers slightly open
• For blast chillers: leave the door slightly open
• If problems occur, always call a service technician

For Dishwashing Machines

• Perform complete cleaning of the device
• Switch off the device properly
• Empty the tank
• Empty all dosing lines (cleaner and rinse aid)
• Turn off water supply
• Power off
• Attention: Reverse osmosis systems must remain connected to electricity and water
• If problems occur, always call a service technician