Maintenance

Section 4

REMOVAL OF PARTS FOR

CLEANING OR SANITIZING

1.Turn off the water supply to the ice machine at the water service valve.

WARNING

Disconnect electric power to the ice machine at the electric switch box before proceeding.

2.Remove the parts of the water curtain and the components you want to clean or sanitize. See the following pages for removal procedures for these parts.

WARNING

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

1.Soak the removed part(s) in a properly mixed solution.

Solution Type

Water

Mixed With

Cleaner

1 gal. (4 l)

16 oz (500 ml) cleaner

Sanitizer

4 gal. (15 l)

1 oz (30 ml) sanitizer

4.Use a soft-bristle brush or sponge (NOT a wire brush) to carefully clean the parts.

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.

CAUTION

Do not immerse the water pump motor in the cleaning or sanitizing solution.

5.Use the solution and a brush to clean the top, sides, and bottom evaporator extrusions; the inside of the ice machine panels; and the entire inside of the bin.

6.Thoroughly rinse all of the parts and surfaces with clean water.

7.Install the removed parts.

NOTE: Incomplete rinsing of the ice thickness probe or water level probe may leave a residue. This could cause the ice machine to malfunction. For best results, brush or wipe the probes off while rinsing it. Thoroughly dry the probes before installing them.

8. Turn on the water and electrical supply.

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Manitowoc Ice Q 1800 manual Removal of Parts for Cleaning or Sanitizing

Q 1800 specifications

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