Cleaning - Vinotemp DESIGNER Series Manual

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Cleaning

Never use solvent based cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior of the unit.
These cleaners may transmit taste to the ice cubes and damage or discolor the
interior.
• Exterior: The door and cabinet of the ice maker can be cleaned with a mild
detergent and warm water solution made from 1 oz. of dishwashing liquid
mixed and 2 gallons of warm water. Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean
water. Dry with a soft clean towel.
• Interior: The ice storage bin should be sanitized occasionally. The ice
water trough should be cleaned before the ice maker is used for the first
time and after an extended period of inactivity.
o Unplug or disconnect the power supply to the unit.
o Open the door and remove the removable ice storage bin. With a clean
cloth, wipe the interior of unit and ice bin with a sanitizing solution
made of 1 ounce of household bleach or chlorine and 2 gallons of hot
(95ºF–115ºF) water.
o Rinse thoroughly with clean water
o Remove the drainage nut to drain all the water.
o Replace the ice storage bin in the ice maker and then reconnect the
power to the unit.
NOTE: Do not use any solvent based cleaning agents or abrasives when
cleaning the interior. The fumes from these cleaners may alter the tastes of
the ice cubes and damage or discolor the interior of the ice maker.
• The ice scoop should be washed regularly. Wash it just like any other food
container.
• Condenser: The condenser should be
cleaned at least once every six months. A
dirty or clogged condenser prevents proper
airflow, reduces ice making capacity, and
causes higher than recommended operating
temperatures that may lead to component
failure.
o Shut off the power and unplug the ice
maker from the wall outlet.
o Gently remove the lower front vent.
o Remove dirt and lint from the
condenser and the unit compartment
using a vacuum cleaner hose with the brush attachment.
o Reassemble the lower front vent panel.
o Reconnect the ice maker to the wall outlet and turn on the power.
• Water Distribution Tube: When ice cubes are incompletely formed or the
output of ice cubes is low, the water distribution tube may be blocked. Set
the power switch to the OFF position, rotate the water distribution tube,
locate the holes in the distribution tube and use a pointed object such as a
toothpick to dredge the holes. Rotate the water distribution tube back to its
original position. If the tube is badly blocked, clean it as follows:
o Shut off the water supply and disconnect the water hose from the
distribution tube.
o Lift the right side up and then remove the distribution tube.
o With a brush, clean the tube with a diluted solution of warm water and
a mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid. After removing the dirt
and lint from the surface, rinse the tube with clean water.
o Replace the distribution tube and then reconnect the water supply.
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