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Cleaning Instruction Card © Centris 315 — Centrifugal Slicer & Shredder SLICING HALL |
Resp. Cleaning
Hygiene Operative
Resp. Inspection
Hygiene Team Leader
Engineering Req.
No
Status
Authorised
Deep Clean / Week
3
Rinse & Sanitise / Week
4
Deep Clean (hrs)
2.5
Rinse & Sanitise (hrs)
1.0
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Special Precautions & SafetyIsolation and lock-off procedure to be followed. PADLOCK must be securely in place before any guard, lid or cutting head is removed; retain control of the key.
The trapped-key interlock must be engaged before opening the cutting chamber.
Cut-resistant / chainmail gloves must be worn while removing, handling, cleaning and refitting the cutting head and blades.
Pay special attention to the gaps between the cutting blades and the mounting block to ensure no debris is visible.
Cover the control panel and motor before washdown; do not direct water at the panel, isolator or motor.
Any damaged surfaces or parts to be reported to the Team Leader / Hygiene Controller and raised on MaintMaster.
The trapped-key interlock must be engaged before opening the cutting chamber.
Cut-resistant / chainmail gloves must be worn while removing, handling, cleaning and refitting the cutting head and blades.
Pay special attention to the gaps between the cutting blades and the mounting block to ensure no debris is visible.
Cover the control panel and motor before washdown; do not direct water at the panel, isolator or motor.
Any damaged surfaces or parts to be reported to the Team Leader / Hygiene Controller and raised on MaintMaster.
Chemical Products & Dilution Rates
| USE | PRODUCT NAME | COLOUR CODE | MINIMUM CONTACT | USE RATE | Cleaning Tools Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detergent | Chlorfoam Plus |  | 20 Mins. | 3% to 5% |      |
| Detergent | Holsolve |  | 20 Mins. | 3% to 5% |  |
| Disinfectant | Active |  | 15 Mins. | 1% to 1.3% |  |
PPE & Safety Controls
Personal Protective Equipment
Overalls
Hairnet / Mob Cap
Safety Wellingtons
Gloves
Chain Mail Gloves
Apron
Safety Glasses
Beard Snood
Visor
Controls & Isolations
Isolate
Lock Off
Switch Off and Remove Key
Cover Control Panel
Key Inspection Points
1Infeed Chute & Funnel.
2Rotating Impeller.
3Impeller Paddles.
4Cutting Head & 12 Stations.
5Cutting Knives / Blade Edges.
6Gaps Between Blades & Mounting Block.
7Bowl Internal Surfaces.
8Lid Seal & Centre Opening.
9Control Panel & Isolator.
10Drive Belt & Motor Housing.
Cleaning Methods & Step-by-Step Procedures
METHOD A — WEEKLY DEEP CLEAN
- Isolation and lock-off procedure to be followed. PADLOCK must be securely in place; retain the key.
- Remove gross debris from the infeed chute, bowl and cutting chamber into a suitable waste container.
- Release the trapped key, open the lid and remove the cutting head and impeller assembly (cut-resistant gloves on).
- Carry the cutting head, blades, impeller and lid to the wash bay.
- Pre-rinse all parts and the machine bowl with fresh clean water, paying particular attention to undersides, ledges, the 12 cutting stations and framework.
- Apply Chlorfoam Plus / Holsolve detergent foam to all surfaces, ensuring even coverage.
- Allow a minimum of 20 minutes contact time.
- Scrub all surfaces, paying particular attention to the gaps between the blades and the mounting block, impeller paddles and the chute outlet.
- Rinse all surfaces thoroughly with fresh clean water.
- Visually inspect all surfaces to confirm they are clean and free from debris; re-clean if necessary.
- Spray-disinfect all surfaces with an Active solution; allow a minimum of 15 minutes contact time, then allow to air dry.
- Reassemble the cutting head, impeller and lid; engage the trapped-key interlock ready for use.
METHOD B — DAILY RINSE & SANITISE
- Isolation and lock-off procedure to be followed. PADLOCK must be securely in place.
- Remove gross debris from the chute, bowl and cutting chamber.
- Rinse all accessible surfaces with fresh clean water.
- Spray-disinfect all accessible surfaces with an Active solution; allow 15 minutes contact time.
- Visually inspect to ensure all surfaces are clean and free from debris. Reclean if necessary.
- Allow to air dry; re-engage the interlock.
Photos & Annotated Inspection Images
PHOTO 1
| CODE | INSPECTION POINT |
|---|---|
| 1A | Cutting Knives / Blade Edges. |
| 1B | Gaps Between Blades & Mounting Block. |
| 1C | Impeller Paddles. |
| 1D | Mounting Ring & Fixings. |
PHOTO 2
| CODE | INSPECTION POINT |
|---|---|
| 2A | Lid Seal & Centre Opening. |
| 2B | Weld points |
| 2C | Lid Underside Face. |
PHOTO 3★ COVER
PHOTO 4
| CODE | INSPECTION POINT |
|---|---|
| 4A | Bowl Internal Wall. |
| 4B | Cutting Head Ring |
| 4C | Blades |
PHOTO 5
| CODE | INSPECTION POINT |
|---|---|
| 5A | Lid Seal & Centre Opening. |
| 5B | Cutting Blade |
| 5C | Bowl Internal Wall. |
| 5D | Infeed Chute |
| 5E | Eletric Panel |
| 5F | Framework |
PHOTO 6
| CODE | INSPECTION POINT |
|---|---|
| 6A | Infeed Chute Internal Surface |
Other Information
Machine is mobile on castors — chock/brake before cleaning; return to its marked bay after cleaning.
Equipment Fault Reporting — MaintMaster
If any maintenance issue is identified, inform your supervisor or raise a MaintMaster request.
Equipment ID: 10315
Additional Standard Operating Procedures
SOP-CT-12
Cutting Head & Blade Replacement
SOP-CT-04
Machine Isolation & Lock-Off
Risk Assessment Ref.
RA-SLH-014
Created By
J. Stewart — Hygiene Teamleader
2026-07-19
Authorised By
A. Morrison — Hygiene Manager
2026-06-26
Cleaning Utensil Colour Code
Red — RTE & RTC floors
White — RTE & RTC food contact
Green — Low risk area floors
Blue — Low risk product & equipment
Orange — RTE & RTC allergen contact
Black — Yard & engineers workshop
Purple — Toilets
Yellow — Canteen & ancillary areas
Grey — Bodily fluid spillage
Brown — RTE & RTC drain cleaning
Brown with yellow/green tape — Low risk drains