Cleaning and Caring
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6. Remove the water distributor from the freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber end caps. Remove the inlet hose and clean all water distributor holes and the small orifice in the inlet side of the distributor. When replacing the distributor, make sure the end caps are located in the evaporator flange detents and that the water distributor holes face down.
7. Wash the interior components (ice retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet hose and water distributor) and the storage bin, door gasket and ice scoop with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in clean water. These components should also be cleaned in a solution of 1 oz.
(29.6 mL) of chlorine bleach in 1 gallon
(3.8 L) warm water. Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.
8. Replace the interior components: water
distributor, inlet hose and water pan.
9. Check the following:
l Hose from water valve is in water pan.
. Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
l Water distributor is seated and holes are facing down.
. Hose is reconnected to pump and water distributor.
l Hose from water pan is inserted into storage bin drain opening.
10. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cutter grid into place and tighten the thumb screws. Replace the ice retainer baffle.
11. Turn Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
Filteringandtreatingwater
In most areas it will be beneficial to filter or treat the water being supplied to the ice machine. It can improve the reliability of the machine, reduce water system maintenance and produce the best quality of ice.
The installation of a polyphosphate feeder will generally reduce scale
Municipal water systems are generally treated with chlorine to maintain a safe drinkable water supply. Activated carbon filters will sufficiently remove the residual chlorine from the water to reduce surface staining of stainless steel materials in the ice machine.
For more information on filtering and treating the water, see the dealer from whom you purchased your ice maker or your authorized WhirlpooP service company.
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