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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top
performance, and long life.
Never use a solvent-based cleaning agent. These cleaners may transmit
taste to the ice cubes, or damage and discolor the interior.
Unplug the unit before cleaning the exterior and interior.
Before using your ice maker, you are strongly recommended to clean it
thoroughly. (This process should clean the unit of any impurities that may
have been left behind during the manufacturing process.)
1. Take out the ice collecting tray (basket).
2. Clean the interior with a diluted cleaning solution, warm water and a
soft cloth. (DO NOT use any caustic or abrasive solutions) (Do not clean
your ice maker with flammable fluids.)
3. The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild
detergent and warm water.
4. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
If the ice has a strange taste
If the ice has an unappealing taste, or the unit develops a musty odor, try
running a few cycles of the ice maker with a mild white vinegar solution or
lemon juice. Then empty out all the vinegar or lemon juice solution and
run a few cycles with plain water to eliminate all traces of the vinegar or
lemon juice.
If you find the bad taste remains after this procedure, use a solution of 2
tablespoons of baking soda to a full water reservoir of water left in the unit
overnight to absorb any remaining odors/tastes. Drain the solution, rinse
the water reservoir, and dry the interior.
Routine maintenance
1. Take out the ice basket.
2. Add a mild cleaning solution mixture to the water reservoir. Use a 10:1
ratio of water to either white vinegar or lemon juice.
3. Run the ice maker to make a couple of batches of ice (at least 2).
Discard the ice.
4. Drain the cleaning solution from the water reservoir.
5. Add fresh water to the water reservoir up to the water level mark.
6. Run the ice maker to make a few batches of ice. Discard the ice.
7. Drain the water.
8. Add fresh water to the water reservoir to make ice, or dry the interior
and exterior with a clean soft cloth to store the machine.
9. The ice scoop should be washed regularly. Wash it just like any other
utensil.
• Do not touch the power plug when your hands are wet.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the plug.
The icemaker must be
thoroughly cleaned if it has
been left unused for a long
time. Follow carefully any
instructions provided for
cleaning or use of sanitizing
solution. Do not leave any
solution inside the icemaker
after cleaning.
If the ice maker will not be
used for an extended period
of time, you should unplug the
unit from power, drain the
water from the reservoir and
dry the interior with a clean
soft cloth.
