Manitowoc EC18, Technician'S Handbook

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20 Part Number 80-1479-3 10/10
CLEANING & SANITIZING PROCEDURE
Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale or
other mineral deposits. Sanitizer is used to remove
algae or slime.
Step 1 Mix 4 liters of water with 500 ml of cleaner in a
plastic or stainless container.
Step 2 Set the toggle switch to the OFF position at the
end of a Harvest Cycle, after ice releases from the
evaporator. Or, set the switch to the OFF position and
allow the ice to melt off the evaporator.
Step 3 Remove all ice from the bin.
Step 4 Remove all parts as described in the
Component Identification & Removal section.
Step 5 Take all components to sink and with 2 liters
Cleaner/Water mixture clean all components with a
soft nylon brush. Disassemble spray bar, remove
nozzles and inserts and soak for 5 minutes. For
heavily scaled parts, soak in solution for 15 – 20
minutes. Rinse all components with clean water.
Cleaner Water
500 ml (16 oz) 4 l (1 gal)
!
Caution
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.
Damage may result.