Cleaning the Water System & Evaporator

POWER

SWITCH

ON

OFF

CLEAN

DUMP

VALVE

1.Set the switch to CLEAN and allow the ice on the evaporator to release and melt away.

2.Remove all ice from the storage bin.

3.Add 3 oz. for a single evaporator of “Calgon Nickel–Safe” ice machine cleaner directly into the water pan. Set switch to CLEAN, circulate for a maximum of 15 minutes.

4.Depress and hold the dump switch to allow the cleaner to drain away.

5.Fill the water pan with fresh water, circulate for approximately 3 minutes. Depress the DUMP switch and allow the water to drain away. Repeat this procedure 3 times.

6.After third rinse cycle, place product power switch in on posi- tion. Allow product to produce one slab of ice––––DISCARD

THE ICE.

7.When clean cycle is complete, return cuber to normal operating mode.

Note: Please Take Note of the following:

S· Ice machine should only be cleaned when needed, not by a timed schedule of every 60 days, etc.

S· Should your ice machine require cleaning more than twice a year, consult your distributor or dealer about proper water treatment.

SANITIZING PROCEDURES

NOTE: To be performed only after cleaning the ice machine:

1.*Add 1/4-ounce (7.08 g) sodium hypochlorite solution ( common liquid laundry bleach ) to the water pan and allow the pump to circulate the solution for 5 minutes. You may also use a commercial sanitizer such as Calgon Ice Machine Sanitizer following the directions on the product label.

2.Turn the product power switch off. Depress and hold the dump switch to drain the water pan.

3.To sanitize the bin and other surface areas, use 1 ounce of liquid bleach per gallon of water and wipe all areas with the solution. Or use a commercial sanitizer.

4.Place the product power switch in the on position. Discard the first batch of ice produced.

5.Cleaning and sanitizing are now complete. Product may be returned to normal service.

*Make certain the water curtains are correctly positioned before operating the water pump.

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