Clear Ice Maker Cleaning Cycle; Clear Ice Maker - U-Line 2000 SERIES Use And Care Manual

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Clear Ice Maker Cleaning Cycle

Units with a serial number beginning with an 09 or greater have an
automatic clean alert function. Cleaning cycles should be run as
notified. Otherwise, To maintain operational efficiency the unit
should be cleaned every three months. Depending on water
conditions, more frequent cleaning may be necessary. If the ice
maker requires more frequent cleaning, consult a plumber to test
the water quality and recommend appropriate treatment.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles and/or face shield
when handling Ice Machine Cleaner.
CAUTION
Use only U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner (Part No. 37050,
available from your dealer or direct from your local parts
distributor. To locate a parts distributor near you, visit
www.U-LineService.com. It is a violation of federal law to
use this solution in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
Use of any other cleaner can ruin the finish of the
evaporator and will void the warranty. Read and
understand all labels printed on the package before use.
U-Line Ice Machine Cleaner is used to remove lime scale and other
mineral deposits. Refer to the following steps to initiate the self-
cleaning cycle.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
• Model CLRCO2175 refrigerator will not operate during
the ice maker cleaning cycle. Remove all fresh food to
prevent spoilage.
• Model CLRCO2175 ice production after the first
harvest may take longer after the cleaning cycle since
restoring the refrigerator temperature will take
precedence over ice production. Once the refrigerator
reaches its set-point temperature, ice making will
resume.
CAUTION
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.
Damage may result.
1. Turn the ice maker off and
allow any ice to melt off of
the evaporator.
2. Remove all ice from the
storage bin.
3. Remove evaporator cover.
4. Remove the standpipe by
lifting it up while using a
slight back and forth
motion to loosen it from
the drain hole. The water
in the reservoir will flow down the drain.
5. Re-install the standpipe into the water trough.
6. Clean the Interior Bin as follows:
7. Turn unit on by touching POWER
8. Place the unit into CLEAN mode by holding POWER
9. When water begins flowing over the evaporator (approximately
10. Dilute 1 tablespoon bleach in 1 gallon of warm water. Apply this
Evaporator cover
The unit will resume operation approximately 15 minutes after the
automated cleaning process is completed. The water fill valve will
energize, fill the water reservoir, and shut-off after three minutes.
The compressor begins to operate and water flows over the
evaporator assembly (ice mold). Initially, the water flow may not be
uniform, causing uneven sized cubes or water to spill into the ice
storage bin. This is a normal situation that will correct itself within
the first 24 hours of operation.
U-Line Ice Makers
Evaporator
Standpipe
• Dilute one packet of CLR cleaner into two quarts of water.
• Using a sponge or cloth, clean interior of ice bin, tubing and
door. This cleaner will remove all mineral deposits and
other contaminants from the surfaces.
• Using a bottle brush, clean out the trough drain tube and
pump tubing where needed.
Brush
pressing LIGHT three times.
3 minutes), pour 1 packet of CLR cleaner into the water trough.
The cleaning process will last approximately 45 minutes.
solution to the entire inside of the storage area. Then rinse
thoroughly with water.
Water trough
.
while
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