Manitowoc Ice manual Maintenance Section, Removal of Parts for CLEANING/SANITIZING

Maintenance Section 4

REMOVAL OF PARTS FOR CLEANING/SANITIZING

1.Turn off the electrical and water supply to the ice machine (and dispenser when applicable).

!Warning

Disconnect electric power to the ice machine (and dispenser if applicable) at the electric switch box before proceeding.

2.Remove all ice from the bin.

3.Remove the water curtain and the components you want to clean or sanitize. See the following pages for removal procedures for these parts.

!Warning

Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.

4.Soak the removed part(s) in a properly mixed solution.

Solution Type	Water	Mixed With
Cleaner	1 gal. (4 l)	16 oz (500 ml) cleaner
Sanitizer	4 gal. (15 l)	3 oz (90 ml) sanitizer

5.Use a soft-bristle brush or sponge (NOT a wire brush) to carefully clean the parts.

!Caution

Do not mix Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions together. It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.

!Caution

Do not immerse the water pump motor in the cleaning or sanitizing solution.

6.Use the sanitizing solution and a sponge or cloth to sanitize (wipe) the interior of the ice machine and the entire inside of the bin/dispenser.

7.Thoroughly rinse all of the parts and surfaces with clear water.

8.Install the removed parts.

NOTE: Incomplete rinsing of the ice thickness probe or water level probe may leave a residue. This could cause the ice machine to malfunction. For best results, brush or wipe the probes off while rinsing it. Thoroughly dry the probes before installing them.

9. Turn on the water and electrical supply.

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