Cleaning Of Water System - Hoshizaki FM-170,300AKE(-N) Service Manual

7. CLEANING OF WATER SYSTEM

1. HOSHIZAKI recommends cleaning this unit at least twice a year. More frequent
cleaning, however, may be required in some existing water conditions.
2. Do not touch the operation switch with damp hands.
3. Always wear rubber gloves, eye protectors, apron, etc. for safe handling of the
cleaner and sanitiser.
4. Use the cleaners and sanitisers recommended by Hoshizaki. Contact your local
Hoshizaki office for further details. (The instructions below give an example of
those recommended cleaners and sanitisers.)
5. Never mix cleaning and sanitising solutions in an attempt to shorten cleaning time.
6. Wipe off any splashed or spilt cleaner/sanitiser immediately.
7. Do not use any ammonia type cleaners on any part of the icemaker.
Do not use ice produced with cleaning and sanitizing solutions. Be sure none remains
in the storage bin on completion of cleaning.
<STEP 1>
Dilute the solutions with water as follows:
Cleaning solution:
Sanitising solution:
For safety and maximum effectiveness, use the solutions immediately after dilution.
<STEP 2>
Use the cleaning solution to remove lime deposits in the water system.
1) Open the plastic access flap on the front panel.
2) Press the stop button to activate the flush cycle (approx. 10 minutes).
WARNING
CAUTION
"Nickel-Safe Ice Machine Cleaner" by The Rectorseal Corporation or
similar. Prepare approximately 3 L of solution as directed on the
container.
30 mL of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite with 7.6 L of water or the
Hoshizaki recommended sanitiser as directed on the container.
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