Hoshizaki FM-170EE-HC Service Manual page 28

3) Remove all ice from the Storage Bin to avoid contamination by the cleaner.
4) Remove the Front Panel (Left) and the Top Panel.
5) Unhook the Drain Hose and drain the water system.
6) Refit the Drain Hose in its correct position.
7) Remove the Control Water Valve by releasing the Fitting Nut. Do not lose the
Packing.
8) Remove the Cover of the Reservoir. Remove any loose debris or scale.
9) Carefully fill the Reservoir with the solution to the overflow point. If necessary, use a
small brush to clean the inside of the Reservoir.
10) Refit the Cover of the Reservoir and the Control Water Valve in their correct position.
Note: This unit will start immediately the power is turned on when the Reservoir is
full.
11) Loose fit the Top Panel and refit the Front Panel (Left) in position.
12) Allow the icemaker to stand for about 10 minutes, then plug in the icemaker to make
ice with the solution until the machine automatically stops.
13) Open the water supply tap and allow the machine to continue icemaking for a further
15 minutes. Unplug the icemaker.
14) Remove the Front Panel (Left).
15) Unhook the Drain Hose and drain the water system.
16) Refit the Front Panel (Left) in its correct position.
17) Plug in the icemaker to supply water to the Reservoir.
18) Unplug the icemaker when the Gear Motor starts.
19) Repeat items 14) to 18) at least twice to fully flush the solution.
20) Pour warm water into the Storage Bin to melt any ice down the drain.
Note: 1. If the machine has heavy deposits of scale, repeat the complete cleaning
procedure.
2. Do not increase the proportion of cleaning solution to shorten cleaning times,
as this may lock the Auger when completing item 12).
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