In some installations the water supply to the
icemaker will be so concentrated with dissolved
minerals, (such as calcium carbonate) that as ice
is made, the evaporator and auger become
coated with the minerals, requiring a more frequent
cleaning than twice per year. If in doubt about the
condition of the evaporator and auger, the auger
can be removed so the parts can be inspected.
Note: Water filters can filter out suspended solids,
but not dissolved solids. "Soft" water may not be
the complete answer. Check with a water
treatment specialist regarding water treatment.
For more information on removal of these
parts, see REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.
1. To remove the auger, remove front and top
panel.
2. Remove bail clamp holding ice chute cover to
ice chute, and remove cover.
3. Unscrew and remove ice sweep.
4. Remove ice chute from evaporator.
5. Remove 4 allen head screws holding breaker to
evaporator.
6. Pull up on breaker to remove auger.
Allow the auger to dry, the stainless steel of the
auger and evaporator must be clean and bright.
Clean the auger and evaporator as required. DO
NOT HONE THE EVAPORATOR.
7. Replace the water seal.
8. Reverse to reassemble.
Air Cooled Models:
Clean the Air Filter and Condenser as needed to
keep the machine operating efficiently. A minimum
of 2 times per year is recommended.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the right side service panel.
3. Remove the filter pad, wash it out with water
and/or replace it.
4. Check the fins for dirt, clean as needed until
light can be seen through the condenser.
5. Replace panel and reconnect power.
Handle auger with care, it has sharp edges.
MAINTENANCE: Auger
ALLEN HEAD
SCREWS
BREAKER &
BEARING &
AUGER
ASSEMBLY
Hazardous Moving
Parts.
Moving auger can cause
personal injury.
Disconnect electrical
power before beginning.
NME1250
August 1993
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