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W W W . V I N O T E M P . C O M
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and a long life
for your ice maker. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions.
NOTE:
Never keep anything in the ice storage bin that is not ice: objects like wine and beer bottles
are unsanitary and labels may slip off and plug up the drain.
Cleaning
Never use solvent based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior of the unit. These cleaners
may transmit taste to the ice cubes and damage or discolor the interior.
Exterior:
The door and cabinet of the ice maker can be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm
water solution. Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean water. Dry with a soft clean towel.
Interior:
The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally. The ice water trough should
be cleaned before the ice maker is used for the first time and after an extended period of
inactivity.
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Unplug or disconnect the power supply to the unit.
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Open the door and remove the removable ice storage bin. With a clean cloth, wipe the
interior of unit and ice bin with a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household
bleach or chlorine and 2 gallons of hot (95ºF
–115ºF) water.
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Rinse thoroughly with clean water
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Connect a hose to the drain outlet at the rear of the unit to drain water completely.
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Replace the ice storage bin in the ice maker and then reconnect the power to the unit.
Condenser
The condenser should be cleaned at least once every six months. A dirty or clogged
condenser prevents proper airflow, reduces ice making capacity, and causes higher than
recommended operating temperatures that may lead to component failure.
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Unplug or disconnect the power supply to the unit.
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Remove the two screws on the front cover and gently pull the cover off.
Locate the condenser filter. This can be lifted out and cleaned with a brush or running
water. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins and the unit compartment with the
brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner. Do not touch the fins by hand as they are sharp.
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Replace the filter and front cover, and then reconnect the ice maker to the power supply.
Water Distribution Tube
When ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of ice cubes is low, the water
distribution tube may be blocked. Set the power switch to the OFF position, rotate the water
distribution tube, locate the holes in the distribution tube and use a pointed object such as a
toothpick to dredge the holes. Rotate the water distribution tube back to its original position. If
the tube is badly blocked, clean it as follows:
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Shut off the water supply and disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube.
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Lift the right side up and then remove the distribution tube.
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With a brush, clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm water and a mild detergent
such as dishwashing liquid. After removing the dirt and lint from the surface, rinse the
tube with clean water.
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Replace the distribution tube and then reconnect the water supply.
