Cleaning & Sanitizing - Scotsman NME650R Service Manual

NME650R
CLEANING & SANITIZING
A Scotsman Ice System represents a sizable
investment of time and money in any company's
business. In order to receive the best return for
that investment, it MUST receive periodic
maintenance.
It is the USER'S RESPONSIBILITY to see that the
unit is properly maintained. It is always preferable,
and less costly in the long run, to avoid possible
Note: Electrical power will be ON when doing in place cleaning.
ICE MAKING SYSTEM: In place cleaning
1. Check and clean any water treatment devices,
if any are installed.
2. Remove screws and the front and top panels.
3. Move the ON-OFF switch to OFF.
4. Remove all the ice from the storage bin.
5. Remove the cover to the water reservoir and
block the float up.
6. Drain the water reservoir and freezer assembly
using the drain tube attached to the freezer water
inlet. Return the drain tube to its normal upright
position and replace the end cap.
7. Prepare the cleaning solution: Mix eight
ounces of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner with
three quarts of hot water. The solution should be
between 90 and 115 degrees F.
8. Slowly pour the cleaning solution into the water
reservoir until it is full. Wait 15 minutes, then
switch the master switch to ON.
9. As the ice maker begins to use water from the
reservoir, continue to add more cleaning solution
to maintain a full reservoir.
10. After all of the cleaning solution has been
added to the reservoir, and the reservoir is nearly
empty, switch the master switch to OFF.
Scotsman Ice Machine
Cleaner contains acids.
These compounds may
cause burns.
If swallowed, DO NOT
induce vomiting. Give
large amounts of water
or milk. Call Physician
immediately. In case of
external contact, flush
with water.
KEEP OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
down time by keeping it clean; adjusting it as
needed; and by replacing worn parts before they
can cause failure. The following is a list of
recommended maintenance that will help keep the
machine running with a minimum of problems.
Maintenance and Cleaning should be scheduled at
a minimum of twice per year.
11. Repeat step 6 to drain the reservoir. Wash and
rinse the water reservoir.
Sanitizing:
To sanitize, use an approved sanitizing solution or
mix one ounce of household bleach with 2 gallons
o
of warm (95 F. to 115
8-11 using the sanitizer solution in place of the
cleaning solution.
12. Remove the block from the float in the water
reservoir.
13. Switch the master switch to ON
14. Continue ice making for at least 15 minutes, to
flush out any cleaning solution.
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DO NOT USE any ice produced from the
cleaning solution.
Be sure no ice remains in the bin.
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15. Remove all ice from the storage bin.
16. Add warm water to the ice storage bin and
thoroughly wash and rinse all surfaces within the
bin.
17. Sanitize the bin interior with an approved
sanitizer using the directions for that sanitizer.
18. Replace the panels.
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F.) water. Repeat steps