Additional Maintenance
To drain reservoir completely (if desired):
1. Remove front panel.
2. Push and hold the Off button.
3. Remove screw holding reservoir cover, pull inlet
tube out of reservoir cover, lift cover out of
machine.
4. Unplug water pump connection, remove ground
screw.
5. Remove float from float stem.
6. Unplug water level sensor.
7. Lift pump and sensor out of the machine.
8. Pull up on standpipe to release water.
9. Reverse steps 2-8 to reassemble.
Note: Be certain that the float is fully re-seated on
the stem and the water pump bracket is positioned
properly on the base.
For a proper reservoir rinse, the standpipe must be
vertical and properly seated. There is a key tab
and slot that positions the standpipe in the drain
socket.
10. Push and release Freeze button.
11. Replace front panel.
To Sanitize the Ice Storage Bin
1. Remove all ice.
2. Remove baffle.
3. Switch ice machine OFF or wait for it to be in a
cleaning cycle.
4. Mix a 1 gallon solution of warm (95-115oF.)
water and sanitizer. Follow local codes for
sanitizer.
5. Wash or spray the entire interior of the ice
storage bin with the sanitizer solution. This
includes the bottom of the ice machine and the
inside of the door, the door gaskets (if any) and
door frame.
6. Pour excess sanitizer into the bin to flush the
drain system.
7. If the approved sanitizer requires a rinse, rinse
all interior surfaces with potable water.
CME256, 506, 656, 806: AutoIQ™ Cubers
January 2002
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Standpipe
Removal of
Reservoir Drain
Standpipe
