Whirlpool EC5100XP manual Vacation and moving care, Filtering and treating water

Filtering and treating water

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 build-up and the ice machine will require less frequent cleaning.

Municipal water systems are generally treated with chlorine to maintain a safe potable water supply. Activated carbon filters will sufficiently remove the residual chlorine from the water to reduce surface staining of stainless steel mate- rials in the ice machine

For information on filtering and treating the water, see the dealer from whom you pur- chased your ice maker or your WHIRLPOOL Franchised TECH-CARE” service company.

Vacation and moving care

To shut down the ice maker:

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1.Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF.”

2.Remove all ice from storage bin.

3.Shut off the water supply.

4.Remove two screws from base of front grille, then remove front grille.

5.Disconnect the inlet and outlet lines to wate valve. Allow these lines to drain and then reconnect to the valve.

6.Replace front grille and screws.

7.Remove water from drain lines and drain water pan if the unit will be subjected to freezing temperatures during shut down.

8.Before using again, clean the ice maker and storage bin.

Note: All components of the ice maker are permanently lubricated at the factory. They shou!d not require any additional oiling throughout the normal life of the machine.