The icemaker must be thoroughly cleaned if it has been left unused for a long time. Follow carefully any instructions provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution. Do not leave any solution inside the icemaker after cleaning.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life.
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Unplug the unit before cleaning the exterior and interior.
Before using your ice maker, you are strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly. (This process should clean the unit of any impurities that may have been left behind during the manufacturing process.)
1.Take out the ice basket.
2.Clean the interior with a diluted cleaning solution, warm water and a soft cloth. (DO NOT use any caustic or abrasive solutions) (Do not clean your ice maker with flammable fluids.)
3.The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent and warm water.
4.Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
If the ice has a strange taste
If the ice has an unappealing taste, or the unit develops a musty odor, try running a few cycles of the ice maker with a mild white vinegar solution or lemon juice. Then empty out all the vinegar or lemon juice solution and run a few cycles with plain water to eliminate all traces of the vinegar or lemon juice.
If you find the bad taste remains after this procedure, use a solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a full water reservoir of water left in the unit overnight to absorb any remaining odors/tastes. Drain the solution, rinse the water reservoir, and dry the interior.
Routine maintenance
1.Take out the ice basket.
2.Add a mild cleaning solution mixture to the water reservoir. Use a 10:1 ratio of water to either white vinegar or lemon juice.
3.Run the ice maker to make a couple of batches of ice (at least 2). Discard the ice.
4.Drain the cleaning solution from the water reservoir.
5.Add fresh water to the water reservoir up to the water level mark.
6.Run the ice maker to make a few batches of ice. Discard the ice.
7.Drain the water.
8.Add fresh water to the water reservoir to make ice, or dry the interior and exterior with a clean soft cloth to store the machine.
9.The ice scoop should be washed regularly. Wash it just like any other utensil.
If the ice maker will not be used for an extended period of time, you should unplug the unit from power, drain the water from the reservoir and dry the interior with a clean soft cloth.
•Do not touch the power plug when your hands are wet.
•Never unplug the unit by pulling on the plug.
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