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6. Pour 112 gallon (1.9L) of hot tap water into the water pan* and turn the Cycle Control Knob to “CLEAN.” This warms up the system to make the cleaning solution more effective. Let circulate for five minutes. While tap water is circulating, prepare cleaning solution. Mix:
6 oz. (170 g) powdered citric, or phosphoric acid into
112gallon (1.9 L) hot water
(Citric and phosphoric acid crystals are available or can be ordered from many pharmacies or scientific supply houses.)
Commercial ice machine cleaners (liquid) are also available from your dealer or refrigeration parts supply stores. Mix according to instruc- tions on label (total quantity l/2 gallon [1.9 L]).
7. Turn Cycle Control Knob to “OFF”and drain the water pan. (See step 5.)
8. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “CLEAN” and slowly pour the hot cleaning solution into the water pan.* (If solution foams while pouring, wait until foaming stops.) Then add the balance of the solution.
Allow solution to circulate until the scale has dissolved (15 to 20 minutes). Severe scale
To clean scale off the side flanges of the freezing plate, use rubber gloves and scrub with a
9. Keep rubber gloves on to drain the cleaning solution. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF” and drain the water pan. (See step 5.)
10. Replace the plug and add 112 gallon (1.9 L) of fresh water.* Set Cycle Control Knob on “CLEAN,” circulate five minutes and drain. Repeat rinsing process.
+ For easier pouring of water and cleaning solution, use a l- or
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