5
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Ice Maker
Turn the switch control to OFF, unplug the ice maker and remove the ice bin.
Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should consist of about 2
tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
Wash the ice bin with a mild detergent solution.
The outer cabinet of the ice maker should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water. Clean the
door and handle with an approved stainless steel cleaning product. Do not use steel wool or a steel
brush on the stainless steel.
The condenser coils should be vacuumed when they are dusty or dirty.
CAUTION
FAILURE
TO
UNPLUG
THE
ICE
MAKER
BEFORE
CLEANING
COULD
RESULT
IN
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
OR
PERSONAL
INJURY.
Power Failure
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your ice
maker if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If the power is going to be off for a longer
period of time, you need to take the proper steps to disconnect your appliance.
Vacation Time/Storage
1.
Shut off water supply at the main water valve.
2.
Disconnect the water supply line from valve.
3.
Allow unit to run for an hour or two until all remaining ice cubes have been ejected.
4.
Disconnect unit from main power source.
5.
Dry out excess water from ice maker assembly
6.
Leave the door open at least two inches.
Moving Your Ice Maker
Securely tape down all loose items inside your ice maker.
Turn the leveling screws up to the base to avoid damage.
Tape the door shut.
Be sure the ice maker stays in the upright position during transportation.
Energy-Saving Tips
The ice maker should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances
or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
