ICE Series
Cleaning Procedure
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ICE Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions
It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to see that the unit is properly maintained. It is always preferable and less costly
in the long run, to avoid possible down time by keeping it clean and adjusted as needed; and by replacing worn
components before they can cause failure. The following is a list of recommended maintenance that will help keep the
machine running with a minimum of problems.
Maintenance and Cleaning should be scheduled at a minimum of twice per year.
Note: Electrical power will be ON when performing the following cleaning instructions.
1. Remove the ice machine front panel.
2. Make sure that all the ice is off of the evaporator. If ice is being made, wait for cycle completion then turn the
machine “OFF” at the ICE/OFF/WASH selector switch.
3. Remove or melt all ice in the storage bin.
4. Add recommended amount of approved nickel safe ice machine cleaner to the water trough according to label
instructions on the container.
5. Initiate the wash cycle at the
ICE/OFF/WASH
switch by placing the switch in the
“WASH”
position. Allow the
cleaner to circulate for approximately 15 minutes to remove mineral deposits.
6. Depress the purge switch and hold until the ice machine cleaner has been flushed down the drain and diluted by
fresh incoming water.
7. Terminate the wash cycle at the
ICE/OFF/WASH
switch by placing the switch in the
“OFF”
position. Remove the
splash curtain and inspect the evaporator and water spillway to ensure all mineral residue has been removed.
8. If necessary, wipe the evaporator, spillway and other water transport surfaces with a clean soft cloth to remove any
remaining residue. If necessary, remove the water distribution tube, disassemble and clean with a bottlebrush.
Reassemble all components and repeat steps 4 through 7 as required to remove residue.
9. Turn
OFF
ice machine water supply and clean the water trough thoroughly to remove all scale or slime build-up. If
necessary, remove the water trough to reach all splash areas and float.
10. Prepare 1½ to 2 gallons (5.7 to 7.5 liters) of approved (EPA/FDA) sodium hypochloride food equipment sanitizer to
form a solution with 100 to 200 max. ppm free chlorine yield.
11. Add enough sanitizing solution to fill the water trough to overflowing and place the
ICE/OFF/WASH
switch to the
“WASH”
position and allow circulation to occur for 10 minutes and inspect all disassembled fittings for leaks.
During this time, wipe down all other ice machine splash areas, plus the interior surfaces of the bin, deflector and
door with the remaining sanitizing solution. Inspect to insure that all functional parts, fasteners, thermostat bulbs (if
used), etc. are in the correct position.
12. Depress the purge switch and hold until sanitizer has been flushed down the drain. Turn
ON
the ice machine
water supply and continue to purge to the diluted sanitizing solution for another 1 to 2 minutes.
13. Place the
ICE/OFF/WASH
switch to the
“ICE”
position and replace the front panel.
14. Discard the first two ice harvests.
DO NOT USE
any ice produced from the cleaning solution.
Ice Machine Cleaner contains acids.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
Refer to ice machine cleaner
manufactures emergency instructions on
container label.
