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Cleaning and Maintenance
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. The
maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions You may want to shorten the intervals if
you have pets or there are other special considerations.
WHAT SHOULDN’T BE DONE
Never keep anything in the ice storage bin other than ice: objects like wine and beer bottles are not
only unsanitary, but the labels may slip off and plug up the drain.
WHAT SHOULD BE KEPT CLEAN
1
The exterior
2
The interior
3
Water distribution tube
4
The ice-making system cleaning
EXTERIOR CLEANING
The exterior of the ice maker and bin may be cleaned with a soft cloth or sponge dampened with a
mild detergent and warm water solution such as 1 oz of dishwashing liquid mixed with 2 gallons of warm
water. Never use solvent-based or abrasive cleaning agents. Rinse with clean water. Wipe with a
soft clean towel to prevent water spotting.
INTERIOR CLEANING
Clean the water tank before the ice maker is used for the first time and reused after stopping for an
extended period of time. It is usually convenient to sanitize the tank after the ice-making system
has been cleaned and the ice storage bin is empty. The ice storage bin should be sanitized
occasionally.
Follow these steps to clean the tank and the bin:
1.
Disconnect power to the unit.
2.
Using a knifepoint or similar tool t o remove the plastic covers on the top and bottom front
panel.
3.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws, then swing the front panel open.
4.
Using a sanitizing solution made o f 1 ounce of household bleach and 2 gallons of hot water
(95º to 115ºF), wipe down the water tank and the inside of the ice storage bin with a clean
cloth To clean hard-to-reach corners, apply the sanitizing solution with a spray bottle.
5.
Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
6.
This completes the interior cleaning of the ice maker and storage bin.
7.
Reconnect power to the unit.
CAUTION
If the ice maker is left unused for a long time, before the next use it must be thoroughly
cleaned Follow carefully any instructions provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution
Do not leave any solution inside the ice maker after cleaning
.
WARNING
Before proceeding with cleaning and maintenance operations, make sure the power
line of the unit is disconnected and the water line is shot off. (EXCEPTION: Cleaning of ice-
making system)
