Part Number: 000015202 Rev 00 12/17
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Cleaning and Sanitizing
GENERAL
You are responsible for maintaining the ice machine
in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six months for
efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more frequent
cleaning and sanitizing, consult a qualified service company
to test the water quality and recommend appropriate water
treatment. If required, an extremely dirty ice machine may
be taken apart for cleaning and sanitizing.
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Caution
Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner
(part number 000000084) and Sanitizer (part number
94-0565-3). Do not mix Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions
together. It is a violation of Federal law to use these
solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.
Read and understand all labels printed on bottles before
use.
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Warning
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face
shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.
EXTERIOR CLEANING
Weekly: remove grill from scrap ice tray and wipe splash
panel, scrap ice tray and grill with sanitizer and water
solution (refer to page 18). Pour excess solution in scrap
ice tray to clear drain.
TOUCHLESS SENSOR ONLY
Wipe sensor window with a soft cloth and mild detergent.
Rinse with clear water and dry with a clean soft cloth.
PROCEDURES
This Manitowoc ice machine has three separate cleaning
procedures.
Preventative Maintenance Cleaning Procedure
Perform this procedure as required for your water
conditions. Recommended monthly.
• Allows cleaning the ice machine without removing all of
the ice from the bin
• Removes mineral deposits from areas or surfaces that
are in direct contact with water during the freeze cycle
(reservoir, evaporator, auger, drain lines)
Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure
This procedure must be performed a minimum of once every
six months.
• All ice must be removed from the bin
• The ice machine and bin must be disassembled cleaned
and sanitized
• The ice machine produces ice with the cleaner and
sanitizer solutions
• All ice produced during the cleaning and sanitizing
procedures must be discarded
Heavily Scaled Cleaning Procedure
Perform this procedure if you have some or all of these
symptoms.
• Grinding, popping or squealing noises from the
evaporator
• Grinding noise from gearbox
• Ice machine stops on Safety Shutdown
• Your water has a high concentration of minerals
• The ice machine has not been on a regular maintenance
schedule
Run a cleaning procedure as described above after this
procedure is complete.
NOTE: A Sanitizing Procedure must be performed after all
cleaning procedures have been completed.
Section 4
Maintenance
