Section 4
Maintenance
Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing
GENERAL
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.
step 4 Wait until water flows over the evaporator (about three minutes) then add the proper amount of Manitowoc Ice Machine Cleaner to the water trough.
Model | Amount of Cleaner |
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QM30 | 45 ml |
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step 5 Wait until the clean cycle is complete (approximately 45 minutes) then place the toggle switch in the OFF position, disconnect power and water supplies to the ice machine.
!Warning
Disconnect electric power to the ice machine at the electric switch box before proceeding.
step 6 Remove parts for cleaning.
A. Remove the Overflow Tube
•To remove the tube, lift it up while using a slight back and forth motion to loosen it from the drain hole.
When installing the tube, be sure it is completely inserted into the drain hole to prevent water leakage during normal operation.
OVERFLOW
DRAINTUBE HOLE
Removing the Overflow Tube
B. Remove the Vinyl Hose
Part Number 000001772 07/08 |
