Ice Machine Operation, Section, General

Ice Machine Operation	Section 3

Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing

GENERAL

You are responsible for maintaining the ice machine in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty.

Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six months for efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more frequent cleaning and sanitizing, consult a qualified service company to test the water quality and recommend appropriate water treatment. An extremely dirty ice machine must be taken apart for cleaning and sanitizing.

Manitowoc Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer are the only products approved for use in Manitowoc ice machines.

!Caution

Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner (part number 000000084) and Sanitizer (part number 94-0565-3). It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling. Read and understand all labels printed on bottles before use.

!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.

!Warning

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

Manitowoc Ice Machines have three separate cleaning procedures.

Preventative Maintenance Cleaning Procedure Procedure starts on Page 3-6

Perform this procedure as required for your water conditions.

•Allows cleaning the ice machine without removing all of the ice from the bin

•Removes mineral deposits from areas or surfaces that are in direct contact with water during the freeze cycle (reservoir, evaporator, auger, drain lines).

Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure

Procedure starts on Page 3-8

This procedure must be performed a minimum of once every six months.

•All ice must be removed from the bin

•The ice machine and bin must be disassembled cleaned and sanitized

•The ice machine produces ice with the cleaner and sanitizer solutions

•All ice produced during the cleaning and sanitizing procedure must be discarded

Heavily Scaled Cleaning Procedure

Procedure starts on Page 3-10

Perform this procedure if you have some or all of these symptoms.

•Grinding, popping or squealing noises from the evaporator

•Grinding noise from gearbox

•Ice machine trips speed sensor

NOTE: A Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure must be performed after this procedure.

EXTERIOR CLEANING

Remove dust and dirt off exterior surfaces with mild household dish-washing detergent and warm water. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.

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