III. Cleaning and Maintenance

IMPORTANT

Ensure all components, fasteners, and thumbscrews are securely in place after any cleaning or maintenance is done to the equipment.

A. Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions

HOSHIZAKI recommends cleaning this unit at least once a year. More frequent cleaning, however, may be required in some existing water conditions.

WARNING

1.To prevent injury to individuals and damage to the icemaker, do not use ammonia type cleaners.

2.Always wear liquid-proof gloves to prevent the cleaning and sanitizing solutions from coming into contact with skin.

3.Carefully follow any instructions provided with the bottles of cleaning and sanitizing solution.

4.Never run the icemaker when the water tank is empty.

1.Cleaning Procedure

1)Dilute 22 fl. oz. (650 ml) of the recommended cleaner Hoshizaki "Scale Away" or "LIME‑A-WAY" (Economics Laboratory, Inc.) with 4 gal. (15 l) of warm water.

2)Remove all ice from the evaporator and the dispenser unit/storage bin.

Note: To remove cubes on the evaporator, turn off the power supply and turn it on after 3 minutes. The harvest cycle starts and the cubes will be removed from the evaporator.

3)Turn off the power supply. Remove the front panel.

4)Place the control switch in the "SERVICE" position. Then place the service switch in the "DRAIN" position.

5)Replace the front panel and turn on the power supply for 2 minutes.

6)Turn off the power supply.

7)Remove the front panel.

8)In bad or severe water conditions, clean the float switch as described below. Otherwise, continue to step 9.

a.Remove the right-side panel.

b.Disconnect the vent tube from the top of the float switch, then remove the float switch and rubber boot.

c.Twist the wire stem on top of the float switch housing to release the float assembly, then lower it out of the housing.

d.Wipe down the float switch housing, shaft, and float with cleaning solution. Clean the inside of the rubber boot and hose with cleaning solution. Rinse the parts thoroughly with clean water.