18 Maintenance; Special Considerations; Maintaining & Cleaning Your Ice Maker; Exterior Cleaning - As Required - Electrolux UR15IM20RS Use And Care Manual

18 Maintenance

Special Considerations

• For best performance, keep the unit
out of direct sunlight.
• Turn the unit OFF and dispose of any
ice cubes if the unit will not be used
for 5 days or more. Prop door open
to allow for air circulation and prevent
mold and mildew.
• If the ambient temperature is expected
to drop below 45°F (7°C), drain all
water from the unit to prevent freezing
damage not covered by the warranty.
• High ambient temperatures, 100°F
(38°C) or higher, will reduce the unit's
ability to reach low temperatures and
may also reduce the ice production rate.
Maintaining and Cleaning
Your Ice Maker
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance
will ensure efficiency, top performance,
and long life. The maintenance intervals
listed are based on normal conditions. You
may want to shorten the intervals if you
have pets or other special considerations.

Exterior Cleaning - As Required

The door, grille and cabinet may be
cleaned with a mild detergent and warm
water solution. Do not use solvent based
or abrasive cleaners.
Use a soft sponge and rinse with clean
water. Wipe with a soft, clean towel to
prevent water spotting.

Stainless Steel Models

• Stainless steel may discolor when
exposed to chlorine, pool chemicals, salt
water or cleaners with bleach.
• Keep your stainless unit looking new
by cleaning with a high quality, all-in-
one stainless steel cleaner/polish on a
monthly basis. Frequent cleaning will
remove surface contamination that
could lead to staining and rust. Some
installations will require cleaning on a
weekly basis.
• DO NOT CLEAN WITH STEEL WOOL
PADS.
• DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT ARE
NOT SPECIFICALLY INTENDED FOR
STAINLESS STEEL (this includes
glass, tile and counter cleansers).
• If any surface discolors or rusting
appears, clean it quickly with Bon-Ami
or Barkeepers Friend Cleanser and
a non-abrasive cloth. Always clean
in the direction of the grain. Always
finish this process with a high quality,
all-in-one stainless steel cleaner/polish
to prevent further problems.
• USE OF ABRASIVE PADS SUCH AS
SCOTCHBRITE WILL CAUSE THE
GRAINING IN THE STAINLESS TO
BECOME BLURRED.
• Rust that is allowed to linger can
penetrate
CAUTION
Stainless steel models exposed
to chlorine and moisture, such as
areas with spas or swimming pools,
may have some discoloration of
the stainless steel. Follow exterior
cleaning instructions.

Interior Cleaning - As Required

1 Disconnect power to the ice maker.
2 Open the door and remove any ice
from the storage bin.
3 Wipe down the interior and storage
bin with a solution of non-abrasive
mild soap or detergent and warm
water. Rinse with clean water.
4 Sanitize the bin with a solution of 1
tablespoon of bleach in 1 gallon of
warm water. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
5 Check that all drain connections are
in place.
CAUTION
• DO NOT use solvent cleaning
agents or abrasives on the
interior. These cleansers may
transmit taste to the ice cubes, or
damage or discolor the interior.
• DO NOT use any cleaner on the
evaporator plate other than Ice
Machine Cleaner. Other cleaners may
affect ice quality, or cause damage
to the unit that is not covered under
warranty.
6 Reconnect power to the unit.