Section 4 | Maintenance |
Section 4
Maintenance
Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing
GENERAL
You are responsible for maintaining the ice machine in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Maintenance procedures are not covered by the warranty.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six months for efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more frequent cleaning and sanitizing, consult a qualified service company to test the water quality and recommend appropriate water treatment.
The ice machine must be taken apart for cleaning and sanitizing.
CAUTION
Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner (part number
CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE
CAUTION
Do not mix Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions together. It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.
WARNING
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.
Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale and mineral deposits. Ice machine sanitizer disinfects and removes algae and slime.
Step 1 Set the toggle switch to the OFF position after ice falls from the evaporator at the end of a Harvest cycle. Or, set the switch to the OFF position and allow the ice to melt off the evaporator.
CAUTION
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator. Damage may result.
Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin.
Step 3 To start a cleaning cycle, move the toggle switch to the WASH position.
