UF0915, 1415, 2020 and UN0815, 1215, 1520 User Manual
October 2019
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Frequency: Recommended about twice a year. Units that are used heavily or are on highly mineralized water
may require more frequent cleaning.
Cleaning this machine involves adding a solution of scale remover and water to the ice machine and continuing
to add it as it makes ice. The scale remover must be diluted to the correct ratio. This is followed by sanitizing.
The ice machine must be connected to power, water and drain during this process. Recommended tools:
Rubber gloves, small scrub brush & scale remover.
1. Remove the top panel for reservoir access.
Note: If the unit must be pulled out to remove the panel and access the water reservoir, be sure that the water
supply, drain and power remain connected
2. Remove the front panel for control access.
3. Scoop out and discard all of the ice.
4. Press and hold the Off button until the machine shuts off.
5. Locate float valve on/off lever. Rotate to shut water supply OFF.
6. Push tab on front edge of reservoir cover and remove the cover.
Note: Adjacent wires are low voltage and are not hazardous.
7. Locate drain plug and pull the drain plug out to drain the reservoir and evaporator. When draining is
complete, return the plug to its original position.
8. Mix a solution of Clear 1 scale remover with water: 2.5 ounces of Clear 1 with 1 quart (32 oz) of warm
(90
0
F/32
0
C to 110
0
F/43
0
C) potable water.
Note: Take care not to spill any scale remover on any nearby surface. Immediately wipe any spill with baking
soda and water.
9. Fill the reservoir with the scale remover solution. That will be about 8 ounces.
10. Unscrew (rotate CCW) and remove the ice sweep.
11. Wash the ice sweep and lower part of the breaker with the scale remover solution. Remove as much scale
as possible.
Caution: Be SURE no scale remover contacts the bearing.
12. Return the ice sweep to its original position.
13. Press and HOLD the both the On and Off buttons for 5 seconds. The Time to Clean light will blink on and
off.
The auger motor will be operating for 20 minutes, after that the compressor will start and in about 5-8 minutes
the machine will start to make ice. The Time to Clean light will now glow steady until the clean cycle is
complete.
Caution: Keep fingers away from moving parts.
Maintenance: Cleaning The Water System
Ice machine scale remover
contains acids. Acids can
cause burns.
If concentrated cleaner comes
in contact with skin, flush with
water. If swallowed, do NOT
induce vomiting. Give large
amounts of water or milk. Call
Physician immediately. Keep
out of the reach of children.
