Maintenance and Cleaning
Evaporator and Auger
The bearings and water seal should be checked
once per year.
Water Seal and Bearing Inspection:
1. Remove the hood, door and ice storage bin.
2. Locate water seal/bottom bearing area at the
bottom of the evaporator and look for water leaks.
If there is evidence of a leak, the bearings and the
water seal will have to be replaced.
3. Remove stainless steel cover plate.
4. Remove cover from reservoir.
5. Remove O-ring holding insulation halves
together at the top of the evaporator.
6. Remove insulation halves from the top of the
evaporator.
7. Pull up on cap to remove.
8. Remove snap ring & bearing cover.
9. Inspect top bearing. If rusty or if water is visible,
replace the bearings and water seal.
10. Reassemble all components.
Ice Breaker and Auger Removal for Inspection
Note: The auger can’t be pulled out when the unit
is installed under the counter.
1. Remove the hood, door and ice storage bin.
2. Remove stainless steel cover plate.
3. Remove cover from reservoir, and block the
float or shut off the water supply.
4. Locate evaporator drain and drain the
evaporator/reservoir.
5. Remove O-ring holding insulation halves
together at the top of the evaporator.
6. Remove insulation halves from the top of the
evaporator.
7. Remove two screws from the back side of the
evaporator.
8. Pull up on cap to remove.
9. Pull up on breaker pull ring to remove the ice
breaker assembly, auger, and the top portion of the
water seal.
10. Inspect the top bearing for water, rust, or wear.
replace it if required.
11. After the auger has dried, check condition of
the auger’s finish, it should be clean and shiny. If
not, scrub with Scotsman ice machine cleaner and
a clean brush.
12. Reverse all of the above to reassemble.
TOP OF
EVAPORATOR
CAP
AUGER
BOLT
WASHER
TOP
BEARING
INSULATION
AF300
January 1993
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