V. Maintenance
The maintenance schedule below is a guideline. More frequent maintenance may be required depending on water quality, the appliance's environment, and local sanitation regulations.
WARNING
•Only qualified service technicians should service the appliance.
•Move the control switch and power switch to the "OFF" positions, then turn off the power supply before servicing. Lockout/Tagout to prevent the power supply from being turned back on inadvertently.
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| Maintenance Schedule |
Frequency | Area | Task |
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Every 2 | Air Filter | Inspect. Wash with warm water and neutral cleaner if dirty. |
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Monthly | External Water | Check for proper pressure and change if necessary. |
| Filters |
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| Appliance Exterior | Wipe down with a clean, soft cloth. Use a damp cloth containing a neutral |
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| cleaner to wipe off oil or dirt build up. Clean any chlorine staining (rust |
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| colored spots) using a |
Every 6 | Icemaker and | Clean and sanitize per the cleaning and sanitizing instructions provided in |
Months | Storage Bin | the instruction manual or maintenance label on the appliance. |
| Evaporator | Wipe down with a clean cloth and warm water. Dilute 0.82 fl. oz. (25 ml) of a |
| Condensate Drain | 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution (chlorine bleach) with 1.6 gal. (6.0 l) of |
| Pan and Gear | warm water. Slowly pour one cup of sanitizing solution into the evaporator |
| Motor Drain Pan | condensate drain pan. Be careful not to overflow the pan. This solution will |
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| flow down to the gear motor drain pan and out the drain line to sanitize |
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| these areas. Repeat with a cup of clean water to rinse. |
| Icemaker, Storage | Check to make sure they are clear. |
| Bin, and Drip Tray |
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| Drains |
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Yearly | Inlet Water Valve | Close the water supply line shut‑off valve and drain the water system. Clean |
| and Drain Valve | the inlet water valve screen and clean and inspect the drain valve. |
| Water Hoses | Inspect the water hoses and clean/replace if necessary. |
| Condenser | Inspect. Clean if necessary by using a brush or vacuum cleaner. |
| Appliance | Inspect for oil spots, loose components, fasteners, and wires. |
| Upper Bearing | Check for wear using .02" round stock or pin gauge. Replace both upper |
| (extruding head) | bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds factory recommendations. See |
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| "IV.C.1. Upper Bearing Wear Check". |
After | Upper Bearing | Inspect. Replace both upper bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds |
3 Years, | (extruding head); | factory recommendations. Replace the mechanical seal if the seal's contact |
then Yearly | Lower Bearing | surfaces are worn, cracked, or scratched. |
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| (lower housing); |
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| Mechanical |
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| Seal; Evaporator |
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| Cylinder; Auger |
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