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Section 4
Maintenance
Exterior Cleaning
Clean the area around the ice machine as often as necessary to
maintain cleanliness and efficient operation.
Sponge any dust and dirt off the outside of the ice machine with
mild soap and water. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
A commercial grade stainless steel cleaner and polish may be
used.
Removal from Service/Winterization
GENERAL
Special precautions must be taken if the ice machine is to be
removed from service for an extended period of time or exposed
to ambient temperatures of 32
°
F (0
°
C) or below.
CAUTION
If water is allowed to remain in the ice machine in
freezing temperatures, severe damage to some
components could result. Damage of this nature is
not covered by the warranty.
Follow the applicable procedure below.
AIR-COOLED ICE MACHINES
1.
Disconnect the electric power at the circuit breaker or the
electric service switch.
2.
Turn off the water supply.
3.
Drain the water from the water sump and water pump by
disconnecting the water pump tubing.
4.
Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making water line
and disconnect the tubing from the water inlet valve outlet
and allow water to drain.
5.
Blow compressed air in the drain opening and water valve
outlet hose, then reattach.
6.
Make sure water is not trapped in any of the water or drain
lines.
WATER-COOLED ICE MACHINES
1.
Perform steps 1-6 under “Air-Cooled Ice Machines.”
2.
Disconnect the incoming water and drain lines from the
water-cooled condenser.
3.
Insert a large screwdriver between the bottom spring coils of
the water regulating valve. Pry upward to open the valve.
Pry Open the Water Regulating Valve
4.
Hold the valve open and blow compressed air through the
condenser until water no longer exits.
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