Ice Machine And Dispenser - Follett 25FB425A Operation And Service Manual

Ice Machine and Dispenser

Cleaning Procedure
Note: Check drains and drain cup to ensure they are open and flowing freely.
1. If ice machine was running recently, ensure that the evaporator is completely free of ice before
proceeding. If there is ice in the evaporator, complete steps 2-7 using only hot water to remove the ice,
then begin Cleaning/Descaling Procedure again.
2. Remove front cover of the dispenser and turn OFF bin signal switch.
3. Dispense all ice from storage hopper and discard.
4. Remove the cover of the base stand.
5. Press CLEAN switch. The MAINTENANCE light will turn on and the machine will drain. Wait for the LOW
WATER light to turn on.
6. Remove lid from cleaning cup and fill (about 1 quart) until SafeCLEAN Plus solution completely fills the
reservoir. Place lid back on cup. Save remainder of SafeCLEAN Plus solution.
7. CLEANER FULL light will turn on and machine will start cleaning cycle, then rinse three times; this
process takes approximately 15 minutes.
8. While ice machine is cleaning/descaling, clean dispenser as follows:
a. Turn OFF dispenser power.
b. Remove hopper lid.
c. Remove knurled nuts from front of storage hopper.
d. Remove stud assembly, baffle, wheel, and any remaining ice.
e. Remove dispense chutes from splash panel.
f. Submerse drain grille in SafeCLEAN Plus solution and allow to soak to remove any scale buildup.
g. Wipe inside of hopper lid, stud assembly, baffle, wheel, inside of storage area, dispense chutes, drain grille
and drain pan with damp cloth wrung out in SafeCLEAN Plus solution. Thoroughly rinse all parts with damp
cloth wrung out with clean water.
Note: To avoid possible damage to motor assembly, only use a damp cloth to clean storage hopper. Do
not allow water to run through motor shaft hole in bottom of hopper.
9. When machine is finished cleaning, the MAINTENANCE light will turn off.
Finish cleaning – SafeCLEAN Plus only
10. If the dispenser is equipped with a Chilled Water Accessory continue to Step 10.a; if not, skip to Step 11.
a. Remove four screws securing splash panel.
b. Disconnect 3/4" (19 mm) drain line from bottom of chilled water canister.
c. Loosen (do not remove) screw securing front bracket of chilled water canister to bottom of dispenser hopper.
d. Rotate canister clockwise to release front bracket, then pull canister forward to disengage rear bracket.
e. Remove chilled water coil from canister and clean with cloth wrung out in SafeCLEAN Plus solution.
f. Wipe inside of chilled water canister with cloth wrung out in SafeCLEAN Plus solution.
g. Rinse all above items with damp cloth wrung out in clear water.
h. Reinstall chilled water coil into canister (rubber alignment grommet on coil tubing must be located outside
chilled water canister to hold coil securely against canister wall).
i. Reinstall chilled water assembly on dispenser and tighten screw securing front bracket.
j. Reconnect 3/4" (19 mm) drain line to chilled water canister.
11. Reinstall dispense chutes, wheel, baffle, stud assembly and knurled nuts.
12. Remove top bearing insulation, loosen Phillips-head screw on nozzle connected to evaporator. Remove
nozzle from evaporator side only, leave other side of nozzle connected to transport tube.
13. Soak one SaniSponge in remaining SafeCLEAN Plus solution.
14. Insert the sponge soaked in cleaning solution into nozzle, then insert a dry sponge into the nozzle.
15. Replace nozzle onto evaporator and tighten screw. Ensure drain is connected to reservoir and vent tubes
are connected to evaporator drain pan. Replace top bearing insulation.
16. Turn ON bin signal switch. Wait for ice to push sponges through transport tube.
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