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A. Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule below is a guideline. More frequent maintenance may be
required depending on water quality, the appliance's environment, and local sanitation
regulations.
Maintenance Schedule
Frequency Area
Task
Daily
Scoop
Clean the ice scoop using a neutral cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after
cleaning.
Bi-Weekly Air Filters
Inspect. Wash with warm water and neutral cleaner if dirty.
Monthly
External Water
Filters
Check for proper pressure and change if necessary.
Icemaker Exterior
Wipe down with clean, soft cloth. Use a damp cloth containing a neutral
cleaner to wipe off oil or dirt build up. Clean any chlorine staining (rust
colored spots) using a non-abrasive cleaner.
Every 6
Months
Icemaker and
Storage Bin
Clean and sanitize per the cleaning and sanitizing instructions on the
appliance or in the instruction manual.
Evaporator
Condensate Drain
Pan and Gear
Motor Drain Pan
Wipe down with clean cloth and warm water. Slowly pour one cup of
sanitizing solution (prepare as outlined in the sanitizing instructions on the
appliance or in the instruction manual) into the evaporator condensate drain
pan. Be careful not to overflow the pan. The solution will flow down to the
gear motor drain pan and out the drain line to sanitize these areas. Repeat
with a cup of clean water to rinse.
Icemaker, Storage
Bin, and Drains
Check to make sure they are clear.
Extruding Head
Seal Bolts
Inspect for leakage around seal bolts.
Tighten (11.1 ft-lb/15 N·m) or replace as necessary.
Seal bolts must be replaced once removed because seal material is
one-time use only. Loctite 243 must be applied to seal bolt threads when
seal bolts are replaced.
Yearly
Inlet Water Valve
and Drain Valve
Close the water supply line shut-off valve and drain the water system. Clean
the inlet water valve screen and clean and inspect the drain valve.
Water Hoses
Inspect the water hoses and clean/replace if necessary.
Condenser
Inspect. Clean if necessary by using a brush or vacuum cleaner.
Icemaker
Inspect for oil spots, loose components, fasteners, and wires.
Upper Bearing
(extruding head)
Check for wear using .02" round stock or pin gauge. Replace both upper
bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds factory recommendations.
After
3 Years,
then Yearly
Upper Bearing
(extruding head);
Lower Bearing
and O-Ring
(lower housing);
Mechanical
Seal; Evaporator
Cylinder; Auger
Inspect. Replace both upper bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds
factory recommendations. Replace the mechanical seal if the seal's contact
surfaces are worn, cracked, or scratched.