Cleaning & Sanitizing Procedure - Manitowoc UG080A Technician's Handbook

CLEANING & SANITIZING PROCEDURE
Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale or
other mineral deposits. Sanitizer is used to remove
algae or slime.
Mix 4 liters of water with 500 ml of cleaner in a plastic
or stainless container.
Cleaner
500 ml (16 oz)
Step 1 Set the toggle switch to the OFF position at the
end of a Harvest Cycle, after ice releases from the
evaporator. Or, set the switch to the OFF position and
allow the ice to melt off the evaporator.
Never use anything to force ice from the
evaporator. Damage may result.
Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin.
Step 3 Remove all parts as described in Section 3,
Component Identification & Removal.
Step 4 Take all components to sink and with 2 liters
Cleaner/Water mixture clean all components with a
soft nylon brush. Disassemble spray bar, remove
nozzles and inserts and soak for 5 minutes. For
heavily scaled parts, soak in solution for 15–20
minutes. Rinse all components with clean water.
Step 5 While components are soaking; use nylon
brush to scrub inside of ice bin. Scrub inside of door,
door track, bin, sump trough, and evaporator
moldings. With clean water, rinse all of these areas
thoroughly.
Step 6 Replace sump overflow tube and pour
remaining 2 liters of mixture into the water sump.
Replace all parts.
Step 7 To start a cleaning cycle, set the toggle switch
to the WASH position.
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! Caution
Water
4 l (1 gal)