Whirlpool EC5100 manual Cleaning the interior components, Do not Wash Plastic Parts in Dishwasher

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Cleaning the interior components

1.Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF”and disconnect the electrical power supply to the machine. Open the storage bin door and remove any ice that is in the bin.

2.Remove ice retainer baffle by flexing it and then slide it off the studs.

3.Remove the ice cutter grid by unscrewing the two thumb screws, sliding the grid forward and unplugging the electrical wire harness.

4.Remove the water pan by unscrewing the two thumb screws.

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5. Remove the hose from the water pump.

6.Remove the water distributor from the freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber end caps. Remove the inlet hose and clean all water distributor holes and the small orifice in the inlet side of the distributor. When replacing the distributor, make sure the end caps are located in the evaporator flange detents and that the water distributor holes face down.

7.Wash the interior components (ice re- tainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet hose and water distributor) and the storage bin, door gasket and ice scoop with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in clean water. These components should also

be cleaned in a solution of 1 oz. (29.6 ml) of chlorine bleach in 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water.

DO NOT WASH PLASTIC PARTS IN DISHWASHER.

They cannot withstand temperatures above 145°F (63°C).

8.Replace the interior components: water distributor, inlet hose and water pan.

9.Check the following:

l Hose from water valve is in water pan. l Rubber drain plug is in water pan.

l Water distributor is seated and holes are facing down.

l Hose is reconnected to pump and water distributor.

l Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain opening.

10.Reconnect electrical harness, slide cut- ter grid into place and tighten the thumb screws, replace the ice retainer baffle.

11.Turn Cycle Control to ON.

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