Water Distribution Tube Cleaning; Ice-Making System Cleaning - EdgeStar IB450SSP Owner's Manual

• Many ice machine cleaners
contain acids.
• DO NOT use or mix with any
other solvent-based cleaner
products.
• Use rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Carefully read all safety
instructions printed on the
container of the ice machine
cleaner.
• Discard the first batch of ice
produced after cleaning.
EdgeStar Built-in Ice Maker
4. Remove dirt and lint from condenser fans and the unit
compartment with a brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner.
5. Put back the filter and reassemble the front cover.
6. Plug in the icemaker or reconnect power.
DO NOT touch the condenser fins. They are sharp and can be
damaged easily.

Water Distribution Tube Cleaning

When you find that the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of
ice cubes is low, the water distribution tube may be blocked. Turn off the
power button, gently take out the water distribution tube, and locate the
holes in the distribution tube. Using a toothpick or similar tool, dredge the
holes, then rotate the water distribution tube back to its original position. If
the tube is badly blocked, clean it as follows:

Ice-making System Cleaning

Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will
eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the
system regularly helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often you
need to clean the system depends upon how hard your water is or how
effective your filtration may be. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal. (4
to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as every 6
months.
1. Make sure that all the ice is off of the evaporator. If ice is being
2. Remove all ice from the storage bin.
1. Shut off the water supply.
2. Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube.
3. Gently take out the distribution tube.
4. With a brush, clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm
water and a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid. After
removing the dirt and lint from the surface, rinse the tube with
clean water.
5. Replace the distribution tube.
6. Reconnect the water supply.
made, wait for cycle completion, then press the machine's
ON/OFF switch on the control panel.
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