Start-Up Following Cleaning - Follett C/E12CI400A Installation, Operation & Service Manual

6. Following manufacturer's instructions, prepare one gallon (3.8L) of Follett SafeCLEAN Ice Machine Cleaner
(one 7 oz packet) or equivalent. Solution temperature must be at least 120° F (48.9° C).
Warning: Most ice machine cleaners contain citric or phosphoric acid that can cause skin irritation. Read
caution label on product and follow instructions carefully.
7. Plug drain hose, replace drain line in reservoir bracket and pour part of cleaning solution into reservoir, filling
it almost to overflowing.
8. Remove stainless steel compression nozzle and drain lines. Submerge in a cup of cleaning solution while
cleaning rest of system. (Flake icemakers have no compression nozzle and drain lines.)
Caution: To avoid potential pitting, do not soak parts in SafeCLEAN for more than 45 minutes.
9. Restore power to icemaker (gearmotor will run; compressor and fan will not).
10. After 15 minutes, turn power OFF; drain solution from reservoir and evaporator.
11. Fill reservoir almost to overflowing with clean, 120° F (48.9° C) water, and drain. Repeat three times.
12. Following manufacturer's instructions, prepare 1 gallon (3.8L) of 200ppm 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite
solution (mix 1 oz household bleach to 2 gallons water) or equivalent. Solution temperature must be at least
120° F (48.9° C).
13. Rinse compression nozzle in clean water and submerge in a cup of sanitizing solution while following
steps 14-19.
14. Connect ice transport tube directly onto evaporator outlet port without compression nozzle.
Note: If bin will not be cleaned at this time, place a large pan in bin storage area to catch ice or connect a
separate ice transport tube to evaporator and divert ice into separate container.
15. Fill reservoir almost to overflowing with sanitizing solution.
16. Restore power to icemaker (gearmotor will run; compressor and fan will not).
17. After 10 minutes, turn compressor switch to ON position.
18. As unit starts to make ice, continue to pour sanitizing solution into reservoir, maintaining level just below
reservoir overflow.
19. Continue to make ice with sanitizing solution for 20 minutes.
20. Turn power to icemaker OFF.
21. Disconnect transport tube from evaporator outlet port. Rinse compression nozzle in clean water and reinstall
on evaporator outlet. Reconnect transport tube to compression nozzle.
22. Drain any remaining sanitizing solution from evaporator.
23. Fill reservoir almost to overflowing with clean, 120° F (48.9° C) water, and drain. Repeat three times.
24. Unblock float (or open water supply valve) and replace reservoir cover; restore power to icemaker and
ensure compressor switch is in ON position. Make ice for at least 15 minutes to flush any remaining
solution from system (remote icemakers with long ice transport hoses may take longer to flush out). Discard
this and all ice made during sanitizing.
25. Inspect evaporator drain pan and drain line and remove any accumulated scale build up.
26. Replace any panels removed prior to cleaning.

Start-up following cleaning

1. Clean and sanitize ice storage area of dispenser in accordance with instructions above before making ice.
2. Turn icemaker on and begin to make ice (icemaker should start immediately with power and bin signal
supplied).
3. After approximately 30 minutes, test dispenser for proper dispensing.
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