Cleaning & Storage

Regular cleaning helps maintain consistent cutting performance, prevents shrimp residue from hardening, and makes future maintenance easier.

Important — Cleaning Safety: Always turn OFF and unplug your Prawnto before cleaning or removing components. Reinstall both the Round Guard and Square Guard securely before operating the machine.

1. What You Need To Know

Shrimp veins, proteins, and other residue can accumulate on the cutting blade, Feeder Discs, Roller Discs, safety guards, and surrounding parts.

Residue buildup can affect cutting performance, interfere with Roller Disc rotation, and make cleaning more difficult.



Cleaning Frequency — Production Volume Matters: The more shrimp you process, the more often your Prawnto may require detailed cleaning.

2. Cleaning Procedures & Storage

Detailed Cleaning: Removing and cleaning the appropriate components individually allows better access to areas where shrimp residue collects. Detailed disassembly and reassembly should be performed by personnel trained in these procedures. Follow the Prawnto Cleaning Training Video or illustrated Owner's Manual instructions.

Cleaning in Place: Some facilities use approved cleaning procedures without completely disassembling the Prawnto. Cleaning in place may leave residue between or behind mechanical components. For facilities using this method, we recommend detailed cleaning at least once a week, or more often when production volume or residue buildup requires it.

Important Cleaning Precautions:

• Thoroughly clean the cutting blade, Feeder Discs, Roller Discs, Round Guard, Square Guard, and MLG Stainless Steel Plate.
• Clean the exterior body by hand with a damp cloth.
• Keep water and cleaning solutions away from the louvered motor area.
• Never use high-pressure water sprays or bleach-water solutions.

After Cleaning: Apply a light coating of Prawnto Oil to the Feeder Disc and Roller Disc contact points. Reinstall both safety guards before operating the machine.

3. Additional Help & Resources

Watch: Cleaning a Prawnto — Official Prawnto Training Video — Disassembly, Cleaning & Reassembly

Prawnto Owner's Manual — Cleaning Instructions

Oiling & Lubrication — Section 3

Step-by-Step to Shrimperfect™ Shrimp — Cleaning