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Section 4
Maintenance
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.
EXTERIOR CLEANING
Weekly: remove grill from scrap ice tray and wipe splash
panel, scrap ice tray and grill with sanitizer & water
solution (refer to Page 14). 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.
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Allows cleaning the ice machine without removing all
of the ice from the bin
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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.
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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.
