Part Number: 040006019 Rev. 01 09/18
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Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing
GENERAL
Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six months for
efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more frequent
cleaning and sanitizing, consult a qualified service company
to test the water quality and recommend appropriate water
treatment.
The ice machine must be taken apart for cleaning and
sanitizing.
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Caution
Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner
(part number 94-0546-3) and Sanitizer (part number
94-0565-3). It is a violation of Federal law to use these
solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.
Read and understand all labels printed on bottles before
use.
CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE
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Caution
Do not mix Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions
together. It is a violation of Federal law to use these
solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.
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Warning
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face
shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.
Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale and mineral
deposits. Ice machine sanitizer disinfects and removes algae
and slime.
Step 1 Set the toggle switch to the OFF position after ice
falls from the evaporator at the end of a Harvest cycle. Or, set
the switch to the OFF position and allow the ice to melt off
the evaporator.
Notiie
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.
Damage may result.
Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin.
Step 3 To start a cleaning cycle, move the toggle switch to
the WASH position.
Step 4 Wait until water flows over the evaporator (about
three minutes) then add the proper amount of Manitowoc
Ice Machine Cleaner to the water trough.
Model
Amount of Cleaner
U65
1.5 oz (45 ml)
Step 5 Wait until the clean cycle is complete
(approximately 45 minutes) then place the toggle switch in
the OFF position, disconnect power and water supplies to the
ice machine.
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Warning
Disconnect electric power to the ice machine at the
electric switch box before proceeding.
Step 6 Remove parts for cleaning.
A. Remove the Overflow Tube
• To remove the tube, lift it up while using a slight back and
forth motion to loosen it from the drain hole.
When installing the tube, be sure it is completely inserted
into the drain hole to prevent water leakage during normal
operation.
OVERFLOW
TUBE
DRAIN
HOLE
Removing the Overflow Tube
Seition 4
Maintenanie