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C. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use
NOTICE
• When storing the icemaker for an extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures,
follow the instructions below to prevent damage.
• To prevent damage to the water pump seal, do not operate the icemaker with the
control switch in the "WASH" position when the water tank is empty.
When the icemaker is not used for two or three days under normal conditions, it is sufficient
to move the control switch to the "OFF" position, When storing the icemaker for an extended
time or in sub-freezing temperatures, follow the instructions below.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:
1) Remove the front panel. Move the control switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the
icemaker from the mains socket.
2) Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve and open the icemaker water supply
line drain valve.
3) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
4) Attach a compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line
drain valve.
5) Make sure at least 3 minutes have elapsed since you unplugged the icemaker. Plug the
icemaker back into the mains socket, then move the control switch to the "ICE" position.
Replace the front panel in its correct position.
6) Blow the icemaker water supply line out using the compressed air or carbon dioxide
supply.
7) Close the icemaker water supply line drain valve.
2. Drain the water tank:
1) Remove the front panel. Move the control switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the
icemaker from the mains socket.
2) Remove the base cover.
3) Disconnect one end of the pump tubing to drain the water tank. After the water tank has
drained, reconnect the pump tubing. See Fig. 6.
4) Remove all ice from the storage bin. Clean
the storage bin using a neutral cleaner.
Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
5) Replace the front panel in its correct
position.
Fig. 6
Disconnect This
End of Pump
Tubing to Drain
Water Tank
Base Cover
