ICE Series
Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedures
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Sanitizing
Prior to Sanitizing the ice machine and/or Bin/Dispenser, perform the following:
1. Remove the ice machine front panel.
2. Make sure that all the ice is off of the evaporator. If ice is being made, wait for cycle completion then turn the
machine “
OFF
” at the
ICE/OFF/WASH
selector switch.
3. Turn
OFF
the potable water supply to the ice machine.
4. Remove all ice in the storage bin. (
Required for cleaning and/or sanitizing
)
Sanitizing Instructions-Ice Machine
1. Use an EPA approved food equipment sanitizer at the solution mix recommended by the sanitizer manufacturer.
2. Add enough sanitizing solution to fill the water trough to overflowing and place the
ICE/OFF/WASH
switch to the
“WASH”
position and allow circulation to occur for 10 minutes and inspect water transport system for water leaks.
During this time, wipe down all other ice machine splash areas. Inspect to insure that water transport system
components are in the correct position.
3. Depress the
Purge Switch
and hold until sanitizer has been flushed down the drain. Turn
ON
the ice machine
potable water supply and to flush the remaining diluted sanitizing solution out of the water trough for another 1 to 2
minutes.
4 Place the
ICE/OFF/WASH
switch to the
“ICE”
position and replace the front panel.
5.
Discard the first two ice harvests. DO NOT USE any ice produced from the cleaning solution
.
Sanitizing Instructions-
Bin/ Dispenser
1. Use an EPA approved food equipment sanitizer at the solution mix recommended by the sanitizer manufacturer.
2. Sanitize the bin interior, this includes the bin door, bin walls, window track and snout area with an approved sanitizer
using the directions for that sanitizer. Note: This includes the bin drain.
3.
Discard the first two ice harvests. DO NOT USE any ice produced from the cleaning solution.
Common Questions
•Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine/Bin Cleaning
Cleaning or de-liming an ice machine refers to the process of removing mineral buildup and scale from the evaporator
and other components. Ice-O-Matic recommends cleaning the ice machine at least every 6 months. More frequent
cleaning may be needed depending on water quality and filtration system used. It is the responsibility of the operator to
determine the optimal frequency for their particular environment. Cleaning will not remove microbial, mold, or slime.
The machine should always be sanitized after cleaning.
Ice-O-Matic recommends a “nickel-safe” cleaner such as Nu-Calgon or equivalent. Typically the chemical composition
is as follows:
Water 53% to 82%
Phosphoric Acid 15% to 40%
Citric Acid 3% to 7%
Ice-O-Matic recommends cleaning be done by a trained technician and that they follow detailed steps as prescribed in
the Technical Service Manual.
Most cleaners list in their instructions an ounces to a gallon mixture for proper level of solution. Pouring undiluted
cleaner directly into the water trough may not give proper dilution level. Ice-O-Matic recommends mixing in a plastic
container before pouring into trough.
•Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine/Bin/Dispenser Sanitizing
Ice-O-Matic recommends sanitizing or disinfecting an ice maker a minimum of every six months. More frequent
sanitizing may be needed if the machine is in a high yeast environment or if RO water is being used. It is the
responsibility of the operator to determine the optimal frequency for their particular environment.
Ice-O-Matic recommends an EPA approved sanitizer such as Nu-Calgon IMS-II or equivalent. Sanitizing is a simple
matter of running the EPA approved sanitizer through the ice machine/bin/dispenser and wiping down surfaces with
the sanitizer.
If being done at the same time as the cleaning process, sanitizing must be done after the cleaning process. Follow the
process as prescribed in the Owner’s Manual.
Note: this process requires the ice be removed from the bin.
Ice Machine Cleaner contains acids.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Refer to ice machine cleaner manufactures emergency
instructions on container label.
