- HOBART World Scale
World Scale 
Maintenance 5-2 
Maintaining Your World 
Scale 
The following topics are covered: 
♦  Cleaning & Sanitizing 
♦  Troubleshooting 
Cleaning & Sanitizing 
The World Scale has been designed and manufactured to resist 
scratches, stains, alkaline, protein and food acid when cared for 
properly. Improper care can permanently damage the 
electronics and printer. 
Proper cleaning prolongs the life and productivity of your World 
Scale. The scale should be cleaned routinely during the day and 
thoroughly cleaned at the end of the day. Improper cleaning and 
sanitation will adversely affect performance of the equipment. 
Harsh abrasives, chlorides, solvents, scouring cleaners and 
alkaline cleaning solutions should not be used, especially on the 
display windows. Under no circumstances should you attempt 
to wipe the inside of the machine. 
The outside of the machine may be wiped down with a clean 
cloth moistened with water containing a small amount of soap or 
mild detergent. 
Do  Don’t 
DO cover the complete system during cleanup and 
hosedown of surrounding areas. 
DON’T dampen electronic parts or connections. 
DO use mild soap and water solution to clean the 
exterior of the World Scale, such as Palmolive Green 
or Ivory. 
DON’T
 use steam or a pressure (water) hose to clean the 
system. 
DO apply EPA-registered sanitizer according to label 
directions to disinfect surfaces. 
DON’T allow water to enter the openings in the housing. 
 DON’T use a hose or pour water in any area. 
 DON’T operate and/or store the system in an environment 
with relative humidity levels consistently in excess of 70%. 
 DON’T use: 
•  Chloride-based cleaners 
•  Formula 409 (while it is a good cleaner for some 
applications, it can damage your World Scale) 
•  Glass cleaners 
•  Citrus-based cleaners 
•  Caustic cleaners with high pH 
 DON’T exceed EPA and registered recommended 
concentrations for detergent or sanitizer. 










