Hoshizaki M029-897 VI. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use, Drain the water tank

VI. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use

NOTICE

•When storing the appliance for an extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures, follow the instructions below to prevent damage.

•To prevent damage to the water pump, do not operate the appliance with the control switch in the "WASH" position when the water tank is empty.

When the appliance is not used for two or three days under normal conditions, it is sufficient to move the control switch to the "OFF" position. When storing the appliance for an extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures, follow the instructions below.

1.Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:

1)Turn off the power supply.

2)Move the control switch to the "OFF" position.

3)Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve and open the icemaker water supply line drain valve.

4)Allow the icemaker water supply line to drain by gravity.

5)Attach compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line drain valve.

6)Move the control switch to the "ICE" position and turn on the power supply.

7)Blow the icemaker water supply line out using compressed air or carbon dioxide.

2.Drain the water tank:

1)Turn off the power supply.

2)Remove the front panel.

3)Remove the screw, and move the tank drain pipe to the drain position.

4)Close the icemaker water supply line.

5)Turn on the power supply.

6)Press the the "RESET" button. The water tank will start to open.

Note: This procedure is necessary to protect the icemaker from freezing up at subfreezing temperatures.

7)Turn off the power supply when the water tank has fully opened.

8)Move the tank drain pipe to the normal position, and secure it with the screw.

9)Replace the front panel.

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