Markito's cavalier cs-64c

[johnieG]

Very Nice indeed! Nice trade!

[BryanH]

Quote (Markito @ April 07 2005,12:54)

What cleaning solution (or brand) should I use to spray and wipe down all the metal sides and shelves, etc. Obviously I don't want anything that will react with the metal and I also want it to be quick and easy.

Kito - sweet trade.  

For cleaning - roll up your sleeves and use Simple Green and/or CLR with steel wool or scotchbrite pad (kitchen scrubber)

[loman4ec]

Yes since the last thread about simple green I bought a bottle and I now swear by it. It is great stuff.

Thanks guys I'll buy "Simple Green" first thing in the morning.

[BrianB]

'Kito - If there is no rust/lime/calcium build up on any portion of the innards. You can use a simple solution of hot soapy water and a sponge/lots of clean rags. After that is done, you can deodorize the interior using a box of baking soda. just leave it in there open with the door all sealed up for a few days and you should be good to go.

If you do happen to have build up that doesn't come off with simple soap and water, Use a diluted mixture of CLR. Then follow that up with the soap and water. It helps to neutralize the CLR a little better and smells a wee bit better too!

There are however products used by food service companies that are readily available at A/C & R stores & food service supply companies that are used to de-odorize/sanitize the insides of refrigerators used in a restaurant setting. In addition they also sell a product called "Coil Blast" that is very similar to a dry cleaning solvent that evaporates rapidly and requires no wiping and leaves your coils (evap/condensor) smelling oh-so-clean and lemony fresh! '>

BTW, great to hear about you buddy with the rack! At least you'll always have the option if you ever make room for one. '>

VMC117BMB,
You have a Cav. 55, right?
How the heck do I get the lighted sign off of my Cav. 64C???
I see a small screw at the bottom of it, so that seems simple, but it is IMPOSSIBLE to get at that screw do to the gold control panel's hinge. I removed the two screws that I tought held the hing and panel on, but even without screws, the hinge and panel won't budge at all!

Please help ASAP!

Thanks so much,
~M

[loman4ec]

Mark, I forgot that I have a Cavalier 80 that is identical to your machine just taller. I went out and looked and the two screws that you removed are what holds the sign. The sign is just really tight. You will need to take a flat blade screwdriver and pry the sign out. I don't think you need to take the center screw out.

Josh,
Thanks so much, but I finally figured it out just before you told me. I was trying anything and everything. I just happened to push up and out on the sign (on the bottom of the sign), with my two thumbs. And it budged! Then I had to push really hard and it finally worked its way out.
Yay! I got it!

Now to find a replacement 12-inch 3W flourescent bulb. So far Home depot and all the hardware stores haven't had a 3W in 12-inches. All their 12-inch bulbs are 8W.
I may have to call a lamp specialty store and hope that they still make them.
What have you guys used as replacement bulbs on your Cavalier signs?

~M

Would an 8W flourescent (5 watts stronger) have any negative effects on the plastic sign, etc.? I know I sound like I'm nitpicking, but I don't want anything to happen to my mint condition plastic sign.

hello I usually just read all the posts here since I dont have any expertise like the rest of you but I have a cavalier 80 with a burned out bulb  and you guys just helped me figure out how to change the bulb. Thank you very much, for what its worth the burned out bulb in my 80 is an 8 watt. Thanks again