Culinary Connections

Superior Products has the finest selection of kitchen cooking equipment and bar equipment in the Foodservice Equipment Industry. Our first post will focus on bar equipment maintainance. When properly maintained, your bar coolers, freezers, reach-in and undercounter refrigeration units will give you many years of trouble-free service.

Your Bar Equipment Cooler will give you years of superior performance if you follow these simple suggestions.

CONDENSER
If you keep the Condenser clean you will minimize service calls and lower your electric costs. The Condenser is accessible by removing the Louvered Grill on the front of the cooler. Although your Superior Cooler uses a minimum amount of electricity due to superior insulation in the cabinet and doors, it is very important to keep the Condenser clean. The cleaner the Condenser, the less the cooler will run. Cleaning of Condensers should be done when needed depending upon regional conditions and the location of your Cooler. Use compressed air to blow the dust and grime from your Condenser. A stiff brush will help. You must be able to see through your Condenser.

VOLTAGE
When your Superior Cooler was installed the installation person should have checked your wiring to see that you had plenty of current to properly operate the refrigeration unit. Under no circumstances add additional loads between the source of power and the Cooler. Do not plug other electrical units into the same wall outlet your Cooler is plugged into or plug electrical units on the same circuit. Do not use an extension cord.

TO CLEAN THE CABINET
The exterior may be wiped clean with soap and water. Use a good stainless cleaner on the countertop and the doors. The interior of the Cooler should be cleaned periodically and we recommend a mild solution of baking soda and water which will help reduce any inherent odors. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any surface of the interior.


Superior Direct Draw Bar Cooler with 2 Draft Beer Towers


REPLACEMENT PARTS
Superior maintains indefinitely a record of the Cabinet serial number of your Cooler. If, at any time during the life of your Cooler a part is needed, you may obtain this part by furnishing the serial number to Superior.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
There are several factors that will affect the proper operation of your Superior unit. Among these factors, the electrical installation is the most important and should always be checked before connecting your Superior cabinet. The following steps should be taken:
1. Make sure the circuit is dedicated exclusively to your Superior unit.
2. Make sure the electrical installation complies with national, state, and local codes.
3. Make sure the circuit is properly ground.
4. Check circuit for proper voltage at receptacle (+/-10% 115 Volt) (- 5% + 10% 208/230 Volt)
5. Make sure that the wire gauge and breaker sizes are correct and comply with the minimum allowance for voltage drops (refer to NEC table).

WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS MIGHT RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND WILL VOID WARRANTY.

CABINET INSTALLATION AND SET UP CHECKLIST
1) Make sure cabinet is plugged into dedicated outlet. Before plugging in cabinet check to make sure voltage is adequate for your cabinet. Do not use an extension cord, this will void cabinet warranty.
2) Follow installation instructions for your specific cabinet. Each cabinet is shipped with specific installation and set up instructions. It is very important to read all information sent with your new cabinet
3) Make sure shipping blocks (slide doors) and door support brackets (swing doors) are removed. Doors will not function correctly if this step is not followed.
4) Make sure that your cabinet is leveled correctly. Follow specific instructions with your cabinet and use caster shims were they are needed. Make sure that legs and casters are installed per instructions. If directions are not followed this may cause premature unwarranted failure of cabinet legs or casters. If your cabinet is not level this can cause performance problems that will not be covered under warranty repairs.
5) When cabinet is set in its final location, make sure the specific clearance guidelines are followed. These are very important for ventilation in the condensing unit area. If not followed can cause premature compressor failure.
6) Follow altitude adjustment for temperature control if applicable.