Stepping into Management Knowledge

Equipment Safety

4.23

THE PLANETARY MIXER

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure the team members understand the importance of keeping the planetary mixer clean.

TRAINING AIDS:  Company approved multi-purpose detergent, manual pot wash detergent and sanitiser  Clean yellow cloth or paper towels  PPE – Rubber gloves or white disposable gloves and apron TRAINING METHOD: This is a practical training exercise. The trainer should demonstrate how to clean the planetary mixer to the group whilst referring to these training notes

ASK QUESTION TO GROUP: Why is it important to clean the planetary mixer after every use? CONFIRM CORRECT ANSWER:  Reduce the risk of cross contamination  To ensure the food is properly mixed  Improve the quality of the food  To ensure the mixer works effectively  Reduce the risk of fires  It is a legal requirement to keep all food equipment clean.

How to clean the Planetary mixer:  Ensure machine is switched off before cleaning starts  Remove bowl, whisk/hook and place in a sink of hot soapy hot soapy manual pot wash detergent  Scrub these elements with a green scourer to remove any build up of food debris  Rinse with warm water, check all food residue has been removed  Leave to air dry  Spray the outside of the unit, stand ,beater shaft and guard with multi- purpose detergent  Wipe clean with a damp yellow cloth then rinse and wipe over with paper roll.  Ensure all buttons and dials are clean  Apply sanitiser to all areas and leave for one minute. Wipe over with paper roll and allow to air dry  Replace all items once dry

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Safety Assurance March 2016

Equipment Safety 4.23