In some areas, the water supply to the ice
maker will contain a high concentration of
minerals, and that will result in an evaporator
and auger becoming coated with these
minerals, requiring a more frequent removal
than twice per year. If in doubt about the
condition of the evaporator and auger, the
auger can be removed so the parts can be
inspected.
Note: Water filters can filter out suspended
solids, but not dissolved solids. “Soft” water
may not be the complete answer. Check with
a water treatment specialist regarding water
treatment.
For more information on removal of these
parts, see REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.
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Switch off electrical power, and turn off the
water supply.
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1. To remove the auger, remove the front and
top panels.
2. Remove 3 hex studs holding ice chute
cover to ice chute, and remove cover.
3. Unscrew and remove ice sweep.
4. Loosen band clamp under ice chute, and
remove ice chute from evaporator.
5. Remove 4 allen screws holding breaker to
evaporator.
6. Drain the evaporator by lowering and
uncapping the evaporator drain hose.
7. Pull up to remove auger.
After the auger has been removed, allow the
auger to dry: if the auger is not bright and
shiny, it must be cleaned.
Clean the auger and evaporator as required.
DO NOT HONE THE EVAPORATOR.
8. Replace the water seal.
9. Reverse to reassemble.
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The auger has sharp
edges, handle with care.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING: Auger
ALLEN
SCREWS
BREAKER &
BEARING &
AUGER
ASSEMBLY
FM1200
October, 1991
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