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Cleaning and caring for your ice maker
Periodically
inspect
and clean
the ice maker
to
keep it operating
at peak efficiency
and to
prevent
premature
failure of system components.
Both the ice making
system and the air-cooled
condenser
need to be cleaned
regularly.
The minerals
rejected
from the circulating
water
during the freezing
cycle
will eventually
form a
hard, scaly deposit
in the water system which
prevents
a rapid release
of the ice from the
freezing
plate.
Clean
the ice and water systems periodically
to
remove
mineral
scale buildup.
Frequency
of
cleaning
depends
on water hardness.
With water
that contains
few impurities,
cleaning
may not be
required
for several
years. With hard water (15 to
20 grains/gallon),
cleaning
may be required
as
frequently
as every six months.
A dirty or clogged
condenser:
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prevents
proper
airflow.
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reduces
ice making
capacity.
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causes
higher than recommended
operating
temperatures
which may lead to component
failure.
Cleaning exterior surfaces
Wash the exterior
painted
surfaces
and gaskets
with warm water and mild soap or detergent.
Rinse and dry. Regular
use of a good
household
appliance
cleaner
and wax will help protect
the
finish.
Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleaners
on the
enamel
surfaces.
They may scratch
the finish.
Cleaning the condenser
Personal Injury and Product Damage
Hazard
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Be sure the ice maker is OFF and disconnected
from the main
power supply. Condenser
fan rotation,
sharp condenser
fins,
and hot tubing could cause personal
injury.
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Condenser
fins can bend easily. Use care when vacuuming
the condenser
to keep from bending
fins. Product damage
could result.
1. Turn the Cycle
Control
Knob to the "OFF" position.
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Then disconnect
electrical
supply
to the i&e maker.
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2. Remove
the two screws in the lower grille area
and the one screw from the center
of the front
panel
support.
(Open
bin door slightly for better
access
to screw.)
3. Pull forward
and down to remove
the lower
access
panel.
4. Remove
dirt and lint from the condenser
fins
and the unit compartment
with a brush attach-
ment connected
to a vacuum
cleaner.
5. Replace
the grilled
front panel
and screws.
6. Plug ice maker
in and place
the Cycle
Control
Knob in the "ON" position.
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