Cleaning And Maintenance Instructions; Cleaning; Cleaning Procedure - Hoshizaki KM-251BAH Service Manual

VI. Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
Ensure all components, fasteners and thumbscrews are securely in place after
any maintenance or cleaning is done to the equipment.
A. Cleaning
1. Hoshizaki recommends cleaning this unit at least once a year. More frequent
cleaning, however, may be required in some existing water conditions.
2. To prevent injury to individuals and damage to the icemaker, do not use
ammonia type cleaners.
3. Always wear liquid-proof gloves to prevent the cleaning and sanitizing
solutions from coming into contact with skin.
4. For safety and maximum effectiveness, use cleaning and sanitizing solutions
immediately after dilution.

1. Cleaning Procedure

1) Dilute 5 fl. oz. (148 ml) of recommended cleaner Hoshizaki "Scale Away" or "LIME-A-
WAY," (Economics Laboratory, Inc.) with 1 gallon (3.8 l) of warm water.
2) Remove the top panel and the insulation panel.
3) Remove all ice from the evaporator and the storage bin.
Note: To remove cubes on the evaporator, move the control switch on the control box to
the OFF position and move it back to the ICE position after 3 minutes. The defrost
cycle starts and the cubes will be removed from the evaporator.
4) Move the control switch to the OFF position. Open the door.
5) Disconnect the suction hose to drain the water. See Fig. 1.
6) Reconnect the suction hose back in its correct position
after all of the water has drained.
7) Pour the cleaning solution into the water tank.
8) Move the control switch to the WASH position.
9) Close the door.
10) After 30 minutes, move the control switch to the OFF position.
11) Disconnect the suction hose to drain the water. Reconnect the suction hose back in its
correct position after all of the water has drained.
12) Move the control switch to the ICE position to fill the water tank with water.
13) After 3 minutes, move the control switch to the WASH position.
14) After 5 minutes, move the control switch to the OFF position.
15) Disconnect the suction hose to drain the water. Reconnect the suction hose back in its
correct position after all of the water has drained.
16) Repeat steps 12 through 15 three more times to rinse thoroughly.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
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Suction Hose
Water Tank
Fig. 1
Drain
Pan