NME1254R & FME1504R
January 2000
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In some areas the water supply to the icemaker will
have a great deal of minerals in it, 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.
1. To remove the auger, remove front and top
panels.
2. Remove bail clip holding the ice chute cover to
the ice chute body, and remove the cover.
3. Unscrew and remove ice sweep.
4. Remove ice chute body from evaporator.
5. Remove 4 allen screws holding breaker to
evaporator.
6. Pull up on breaker to remove auger.
Allow the auger to dry, the stainless steel of the
auger and evaporator must be clean and bright.
Clean the auger and evaporator as required.
DO NOT HONE THE EVAPORATOR.
7. Replace the water seal.
8. Reverse to reassemble.
Remote Condenser
:
Clean the fins of the remote condenser. Use a soft
brush or vacuum. Use coil cleaner if grease is
embeded in the fins.
AUGER MAINTENANCE
ALLEN
SCREWS
BREAKER &
BEARING &
AUGER
ASSEMBLY
The auger has sharp edges,
handle with gloves.
Hazardous Moving
Parts.
Moving auger can cause
personal injury.
Disconnect electrical
power before beginning.
