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VI. Preparing the Appliance for Periods of Non-Use
NOTICE
• When storing the appliance for an extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures,
follow the instructions below to prevent damage.
• To prevent damage to the water pump, do not operate the appliance with the
control switch in the "SERVICE" position when the water tank is empty.
When the appliance 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 appliance for an
extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures, follow the instructions below.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water line:
1) Turn off the power supply, then remove the front panel.
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 min. have elapsed since you turned off the power supply. Make
sure the control switch is in the "ICE" position. Replace the front panel in its correct
position, then turn on the power supply.
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. Remove the water from the water tank:
1) Turn off the power supply.
2) Remove the front, apron, top, left side, and side insulation panels.
3) Move the control switch to the "OFF" position.
4) Remove the drain plug. Allow the water tank to drain.
5) Replace the drain plug in its correct position. Be careful not to cross thread the drain
plug.
6) Replace the side insulation, left side, top, apron, and front panels in their correct
positions.
7) Remove all ice from the dispenser unit/ice storage bin. Clean the dispenser unit/ice
storage bin using a neutral cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.
