Use & Care Guide
10
Ice Machines
Exterior Cleaning
• Stainless door panels, and handles can discolor when exposed to
chlorine gas, pool chemicals, saltwater or cleaners with bleach.
• Keep your stainless unit looking new by cleaning with a good
quality all-in-one stainless steel cleaner polish monthly. For best
results use Claire® Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner, which can
be purchased from U-Line Corporation (Part Number 173348).
Comparable products are acceptable. Frequent cleaning will
remove surface contamination that could lead to rust. Some
installations may require cleaning weekly.
• Do not clean with steel wool pads.
• Do not use stainless steel cleaners or polishes on any
glass surfaces.
• Clean any glass surfaces with a non-chlorine glass cleaner.
• Do not use cleaners not specifically intended for stainless
steel on stainless surfaces (this includes glass, tile and
counter cleaners).
• If any surface discoloring or rusting appears, clean it quickly with
Bon-Ami® or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser® and a nonabrasive
cloth. Always clean with the grain. Always finish with Claire
Stainless Steel Polish and Cleaner or comparable product to
prevent further problems.
• Using abrasive pads such as Scotchbrite™ will cause the
graining in the stainless to become blurred.
• Rust not cleaned up promptly can penetrate the surface
of the stainless steel and complete removal of the rust
may not be possible.
Interior Cleaning
• Disconnect power to the unit.
• Clean the interior and all removed components using a mild
nonabrasive detergent and warm water solution applied with a
soft sponge or non-abrasive cloth.
• Rinse the interior using a soft sponge and clean water.
• Do not use any solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. These types of
cleaners may transfer taste to the interior products and damage
or discolor the lining.
Clear Ice Maker Cleaning Cycle
The 3000 series ice maker is equipped with an automatic clean alert
function. Cleaning cycles should be run as notified. Otherwise, to
maintain operational efficiency, the unit should be cleaned every
three months. Depending on water conditions, more frequent
cleaning may be necessary. If the ice maker requires more frequent
cleaning, consult a plumber to test the water quality and recommend
appropriate treatment.
NOTICE
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles and/or face shield
when handling Ice Machine Cleaner.
NOTICE
Discard all ice produced in the first harvest.
NOTICE
Should power to the unit be interrupted during the self-
clean cycle, the complete cleaning cycle will repeat after
power is restored. S
CAUTION
!
Use only U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner (Part No. 37050,
available from your dealer or direct from your local parts
distributor. To locate a parts distributor near you, visit
www.U-LineService.com. It is a violation of federal law to
use this solution in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Use of any other cleaner can ruin the finish of the
evaporator and will void the warranty. Read and understand
all labels printed on the package before use.
U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner is used to remove lime scale and other
mineral deposits. Refer to the following steps to initiate the self-
cleaning cycle.
CAUTION
!
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.
Damage may result.
1. Turn the ice maker off and
allow any ice to melt off of
the evaporator.
2. Remove all ice from the
storage bin.
3. Remove evaporator cover.
4. Remove the standpipe by
lifting it up while using a
slight back and forth motion
to loosen it from the drain
hole. The water in the
reservoir will flow down the
drain.
6 Cleaning
Evaporator cover
