Prolonging the life of a Williams Cabinet

How to prolong the life of your Williams cabinets and counters.. Loading a Cabinet: Firstly before loading, allow the unit to reach its normal operating temperature. When this has been achieved, ensure the load is equally distributed throughout and ensure air can circulate around and through stored products. Products being stored in the equipment should be ideally refrigerated, i.e. a back of house coldroom or refrigerated delivery, outside of this only ambient product should be placed in the fridge. At no time should hot / warm product be placed inside the unit as this could cause icing of the evaporator which in turn will allow the internal cabinet temperature to rise, making the condenser unit work longer and harder. The thermometer should be checked daily to ensure that correct temperature is being maintained. Cleaning and Maintenance - Gaskets: Gaskets are designed to seal the cool air in and to keep the warm air out which is vital to the efficiency of your unit, therefore the door gaskets should be checked and cleaned regularly and replaced if damaged. To clean the gasket, wipe with warm soapy water and a soft cloth, ensuring it is completely dry before closing the door. Do not use a sharp knife to clean or scrape the gasket. Cleaning and Maintenance - Locking: On models with this facility, it is recommended that the key be removed from the lock during normal working use. This will prevent bending or breaking of the key which could result in the lock having to be replaced. Removing the key will also prevent any possibility of accidental locking when the door is open. This will prevent the door from closing properly and will cause the interior temperature to rise. Cleaning – Interior and Exterior: If the cabinet exterior is looked after correctly it will retain an “as new” finish for many years. Normal day to day cleaning should be carried out with a soft cloth and soapy water. Safely disconnect the appliance before cleaning, servicing or undertaking general maintenance. For a stainless steel finish, always wipe the cabinet in the same direction as the grain. Whilst stainless steel is robust, the satin smooth finish can be spoilt by wiping against the grain. Never use abrasive or corrosive materials or cleaners, nor chlorine based chemical cleaners. These can damage the surface and cause corrosion. Occasionally, the exterior surface should be polished with a good stainless steel polish to protect it. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning the appliance. Care should be taken for parts with possible sharp edges. The interior should be cleaned regularly with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Dry thoroughly afterwards and where possible remove all racking and shelving to aid the process. Cleaning – Condenser: Dusty condenser coils cause a cabinet or counter to work harder and will therefore struggle to maintain temperature; meaning increased energy bills and a shorter shelf life. To prevent this from happening, the condenser, which is part of the refrigeration unit and is located in the unit compartment, requires cleaning approximately 4 times per year or when the controller indicates the need to do so. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning the appliance. Care should be taken for parts with possible sharp edges. To clean, disconnect from the mains supply before starting. Brush fins vertically with a soft brush, taking care not to damage them or to push dirt / dust further in and vacuum away. Take care not to damage any electrical connections and cables during the removal and cleaning process. Replace unit cover and safely plug cabinet in after completing cleaning process. If there are further grease deposits still remaining on the condenser call your Service Provider to carry out a full service.