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Part Number 000012545 Rev 02 11/16
Maintenance
Section 4
Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure
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Caution
Use only approved Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer for
this application (Manitowoc Cleaner part number 94-
0546-3 and Manitowoc Sanitizer part number 94-0565-
3). 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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Caution
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.
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Warning
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face
shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.
Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale and
mineral deposits. Ice machine sanitizer disinfects and
removes algae and slime.
Step 1 Remove the front door to access the evaporator
compartment. Ice must not be on the evaporator during
the clean/sanitize cycle. Set the toggle switch to the OFF
position after ice falls from the evaporator at the end of a
harvest cycle. Or, set the switch to OFF and allow the ice to
melt off the evaporator(s).
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Caution
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.
Damage may result.
Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin/dispenser.
Step 3 Place the toggle switch in the CLEAN position.
Water will flow through the water dump valve and down
the drain. Wait until the water trough refills, then add the
proper amount of ice machine cleaner.
Model
Amount of Cleaner
K0250 K0350 K0420
3 ounces (90 ml)
K0500 K0600 K1000
5 ounces (150 ml)
K1350 K1800
9 ounces (265 ml)
Step 4 Wait until the clean cycle is complete
(approximately 24 minutes). Then disconnect power to the
ice machine (and dispenser when used).
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Warning
Disconnect the electric power to the ice machine at the
electric service switch box.
Step 5 Remove parts for cleaning.
Please refer to the proper parts removal for your ice
machine. Continue with step 6 when the parts have
been removed.
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