Sanitizing And Cleaning - Ice-O-Matic GEM-MFI Series Installation And Maintenance Manual

GEM-MFI SERIES
It is the USER'S RESPONSIBILITY to see that the unit is properly maintained. It is always preferable, and
less costly in the long run, to avoid possible down time by keeping it clean; adjusting it as needed; and by
replacing worn parts before they can cause failure. The following is a list of recommended maintenance that
will help keep the machine running with a minimum of problems.
Maintenance and Cleaning should be scheduled at a minimum of twice a year.
Note: Electrical power will be ON when doing in place cleaning.
ICE MAKING SYSTEM: In place cleaning.
1. Check and clean any water treatment devices, if any are installed.
2. Remove screws, and the front and top panel.
3. Move the ON-OFF switch to OFF.
4. Remove all the ice from the storage bin.
5. Remove the cover from the water reservoir and block up the float.
6. Drain the water reservoir and freezer assembly using the drain tube attached to the freezer water inlet.
Return the drain tube to its normal upright position and replace the end cap.
7. Prepare the cleaning solution: Mix eight (8) ounces of ice machine cleaner with three (3) quarts of hot
water. The water should be between (95ºF-115ºF).
8. Slowly pour the cleaning solution into the water reservoir until full. Wait 15 minutes, then switch the
master switch ON.
9. As the ice machine begins to use water from the reservoir, continue to add more cleaning solution to
maintain a full reservoir.
10. After all of the cleaning solution has been added to the reservoir, and the reservoir is nearly empty, switch
the master switch to OFF.
11. Drain the water reservoir and freezing assembly using the drain tube attached to the freezer water inlet.
Return the drain tube to its normal position and replace the end cap. Wash and rinse the water reservoir.
Sanitizing
To sanitize, use an approved sanitizing solution or mix one ounce of household bleach to 2 gallons of
warm (95ºF-115ºF) water. Repeat steps 8-11 using the sanitizer solution in place of the cleaning solution.
12. Remove the block from the float in the water reservoir.
13. Switch the master switch ON.
14. Continue ice making for at least 15 minutes, to flush out any cleaning solution.
Note: DO NOT USE any ice produced from the cleaning solution! Be sure no ice remains in the bin!
15. Remove and discard all ice from the storage bin.
16. Add warm water to the ice storage bin and thoroughly wash and rinse all surfaces within the bin.
17. Sanitize the bin interior by thoroughly washing the interior of the bin and bin door with the balance of the
sanitizing solution.
18. Replace the panels.
Warning! Ice machine cleaner contains acids. If
swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give large
amounts of water or milk. Call Physician immediately.
In case of external contact, flush with water.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
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