CARE AND MAINTENANCE
YEARLY MAINTENANCE FOR AREAS
WITH HARD WATER
1)
When all ice has been released from the evaporator
and fallen into the ice bucket, remove the bucket (being
careful not to spill any water) and discard or store ice in
a separate freezer.
Note:
If you are using the continuous drain option
(see separate installation instructions), the unit may be
turned off during the next step. If you are using the drain
pump option (see separate installation instructions), the
unit MUST be turned on.
Unit has to be in the process
(operating mode) in order for the pump to work. If unit is
in standby mode pump will not operate.
Note: Water supply should be turned off, if not it will
keep fi lling up.
2)
Remove the rubber drain tube (4) from the water
container (3.) Slowly tilt the drain hose down towards
the drain port at the back right – lower corner of the ice
maker cavity. The water will drain into the drain port.
(see Fig.H on page 4)
Note:
Tilt the drain tube slowly to ensure that the water
does not overfl ow in the ice bucket area.
3)
When the water stops coming out of the drain tube,
look inside to check that all water has been drained from
water container area. Reinstall the drain tube by pushing
it back into the clips.
4)
Use a sterile brush to scrape and loosen any hard
water buildup from the water container (3,) ice bucket,
cover board (1) and direction plate (2.) Then, fi ll the
water container (3) with an approved, non toxic, lime
dissolving cleaning solution such as an ice maker
cleaner sold in stores, or a solution of equal parts water
and vinegar. (see Fig.G on page 4)
5)
Next, turn the water supply on, turn the unit back
on only if using continuous drain option (see separate
installation instructions) and had previously turned unit
off, and reinstall the ice bucket. The water container will
refi ll, and the unit will begin to run again.
6)
Allow the unit to produce 4 - 6 batches of ice, then
turn the unit off and allow time for any remaining ice to
fall into the ice bucket.
7)
Remove the ice bucket and discard all (6) batches of
ice.
Note:
If you are using the continuous drain option (see
separate installation instructions), the unit may be turned
off during the next step. If you are using the drain pump
option (see separate installation instructions), the unit
MUST be turned on.
Note: Water supply should be turned off, if not it will
keep fi lling up.
8)
Once again, remove the rubber drain tube from water
container (3) and slowly drain the cleaning solution into
the drain port in bottom right side of cabinet area. Water
will continue to fi ll if water is not turned off. (see Fig.H on
page 4)
9)
When all of the solution has drained, reinstall the ice
bucket. Turn the unit back on, only if using continuous
drain option (see separate installation instructions) and
had previously turned unit off.
10)
Discard the fi rst 2 batches of ice that fall into the ice
bucket.
11)
Normal ice production can continue when there is no
evidence of the cleaning solution remaining in the unit.
VACATION TIME
•
If the unit will not be used for more than one day,
turn the unit off and drain completely
(refer to ‘Con-
tinuous Water Circulation for draining instructions.)
•
Winterization:
If the unit is only used half the year, the
other half it should be kept clean and void of water. Drain
the unit as in the ‘Continuous Water Circulation’ section.
Additionally, be sure to remove any water from the drain
tank. Utilize the “cleaning cycle” on page 4.
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