Structural Concepts Refrigerated Case Cleaning Instructions
Keeping your Structural Concepts refrigerated display case clean is essential for maintaining food safety, energy efficiency, and long-lasting performance. Whether you operate a grocery store, deli, or bakery, regular cleaning helps prevent product spoilage, eliminates odors, and ensures your merchandiser continues to showcase items in the best possible light. In this guide, we’ll walk you through step-by-step Structural Concepts refrigerated case cleaning instructions, including best practices for interior and exterior surfaces, condenser coil maintenance, and safe sanitation tips.
This guide is applicable for the Encore Series of refrigerated display cases like HVC48R, HV56R, HV38R and more.
Daily Cleaning
- Step 1—Clean the acrylic sneeze guard with a cleaning cloth and a mild soap and water solution.
- Step 2—Clean the sliding door glass, side glass, glass shelves and mirrors with a glass cleaner.
- Step 3—Using a wet cleaning cloth, clean out the door track.
- Step 4—Wipe down all remaining exterior surfaces with a mild soap and water solution and a cleaning cloth.
- Step 5—Clean the shelves/deck with warm, soapy water. If there are any tough stains or residue marks left behind, remove the decks and clean at the sink with warm, soapy water. The decks can also be soaked in warm, soapy water to help with removal. Once washed, rinse and dry the decks thoroughly and return to the case.
Weekly Cleaning
- Step 1—Clean the exterior wood, laminated and painted surfaces with a mild soap solution and a cleaning cloth.
- Step 2—Wipe off shelving brackets decking and air return grilles with a damp cloth. If needed, you can remove the shelving brackets and air return grilles for easier cleaning.
Monthly Cleaning
- Step 1—Clean the air filter by first removing it from the case, then submerging it int warm, soapy water. Use a soft bristle brush to remove dust, grease and grime. Rinse the filter thoroughly and allow to air dry overnight. Once dried, place the filter back into the unit.
- NOTE—If needed, you can clean the filter on a weekly basis instead.
- Step 2—Clean the condenser coil with a vacuum to remove any dust or debris. If the dust is tough to remove, use a metal or fiber brush to dislodge the excess debris.
If you need additional help with your display case, like troubleshooting tips, take a look through our collection of Structural Concepts manuals and diagrams.