Cleaning
Follett ice machines and dispensers, and their associated cleaning and sanitizing procedures, are designed for
use with potable water sources. The presence, or suspected presence, of infectious agents may call for additional
measures, including the replacement of components and more comprehensive disinfection measures. Follett
recommends that these cleaning and sanitizing procedures be reviewed with the appropriate infectious agent subject
matter experts to assure complete remediation.
Periodic cleaning of Follett’s ice machine system is required to ensure peak performance and delivery of clean,
sanitary ice. The recommended cleaning procedures that follow should be performed at least as frequently as
recommended and more often if environmental conditions dictate.
Cleaning of the condenser can usually be performed by facility personnel. Cleaning of the ice machine system
should be performed by your facility’s trained maintenance staff or a Follett authorized service agent. Regardless of
who performs the cleaning, it is the operator’s responsibility to see that this cleaning is performed according to the
schedule below. Service problems resulting from lack of preventive maintenance will not be covered under the Follett
warranty.
Recommended cleaning intervals*
Maestro Plus
Frequency
Drain Line
weekly
Drain Pan/Drip Pan
weekly
Exterior, Water Station Tube
as needed
Condenser
monthly (air-cooled only)
Ice Machine
semi-annually
Transport Tube
semi-annually
* Ice machine must be cleaned prior to start-up.
Weekly
The exterior may be cleaned with a stainless cleaner such as 3M™ Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish or equivalent.
Monthly
Condenser (air-cooled ice machine only)
1. Use a vacuum cleaner or stiff brush to carefully clean condenser coils of lint and debris to ensure optimal
performance.
2. When reinstalling counter panels in front of RIDE
®
model ice machines, be sure that ventilation louvers line
up with condenser air duct.
Semi-Annually (more often if conditions dictate)
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A cleaning procedure should always include both the ice machine and bin/dispenser.
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Icemaking system can be cleaned in place.
Cleaning Tool Checklist
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(1) 1.5 gallon (or larger) plastic bucket
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(2) clean cloths
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Sanitary gloves
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Safety glasses
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SafeCLEAN™ Plus ice machine cleaner
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(2) SaniSponge™ (P/N 00131524 - single sponge)
MCD425A/W, R425A/W, MFD425A/W, P425A/W Ice Machines 7
