Ice-O-Matic ICEU 36 Service Manual page 23

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1. Move the first key of dip switch to OFF
position and set the master switch of the unit to
ON position. Doing so, the only water pump will
be in operation for the cleaning cycle.
2. Allow the system to operate for about 20
minutes. No ice will be produced because the
compressor is not in operation.
3. At the end of this period set the master
switch to the OFF position to shut off the icemaker.
4. Remove the plastic plug located on the
bottom of the sump/freezing chamber to drain
out all the cleaning solution and most of the
mineral concentration through the drain tube and
then replace it in its seat.
5. Pour onto the evaporator cavity two or three
liters of clean potable water to rinse the mold
cups and the platen.
6. If necessary remove the water spray platen
to clean it separately.
7. Set again the master switch in ON position.
The water pump is again in operation to circulate
the water in order to rinse the entire water
system.
8. Repeat steps 4,5 and 7 twice then pour on
the upper side of the evaporator platen fresh
water with a capfull of disinfectant solution then
put again the master switch in ON position so
to sanitize all the water system for approx. 10
minutes.
Do not mix descaling with
NOTE.
disinfectant solution to avoid the generation
of a very aggressive acid.
9. Flush out the disinfectant solution from the
sump reservoir.
Move the first key of dip switch to ON position ,
then set the master switch of the unit to ON
position.
Let the unit run normally through the harvest/
defrost cycle for re-fill the sump reservoir.
The unit is now ready to resume the normal
operation.
10. Place again the evaporator cover and the
unit service panels.
11. At completion of the freezing and harvest
cycle make sure of proper texture and clearness
of the ice cubes and that, they do not have any
acid taste.
ATTENTION. In case the ice cubes are
cloudy-white and have an acid taste, melt
them immediately by pouring on them
some warm water. This to prevent that
somebody could use them.
12. Wipe clean and rinse the inner surfaces of
the storage bin.
REMEMBER. To prevent the accumulation
of undesirable bacteria it is necessary to
sanitize the interior of the storage bin with an
anti-algae disinfectant solution every week.