Caring For Your Ice Maker; Cleaning Exterior Surfaces; Cleaning The Ice Maker System; Cleaning The Condenser - Kenmore 2185827 Use & Care Manual

CARING FOR YOUR
ICE MAKER
6. Pour one bottle of solution into the water pan. Fill the
bottle twice with tap water and pour it into the water
pan,
Periodically inspect and clean the ice maker to keep it
operating at peak efficiency and to prevent premature
failure of system components.
Both the ice making system and the air cooled condenser
need to be cleaned regularly.
The minerals rejected from the circulating water during the
freezing cycle will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in
the water system which prevents a rapid release of the ice
from the freezing plate.
Clean the ice and water system periodically to remove
mineral scale buildup. Frequency of cleaning depends on
water hardness. With hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal. [4 to
5 grains/liter]), cleaning may be required as frequently as
every 6 months.
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and gaskets with warm
water and mild soap or detergent. Wipe and dry. Regular
use of a good household appliance cleaner and wax will
help protect the finish. Do not use abrasive cleaners on
enamel surfaces as they may scratch the finish.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Note: Use one 16 oz. (473 ml) bottle of NU-CALGON _
Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner.
1. Push the selector switch to OFE
2.
3.
4.
5.
Wait 5 to 10 minutes for the ice to fall into the storage
bin. Remove all ice from the storage bin.
Unscrew the drain cap from the bottom of the water
pan located inside the storage bin as shown. Allow the
water to drain completely.
Replace the drain cap.
Read and follow all handling information on the
cleaner bottle before completing the steps below. Use
one 16 oz. (473 ml) bottle of NU-CALGON _ Nickel Safe
Ice Machine Cleaner.
7.
Push the selector switch to CLEAN. (See the "Setting
the Controls" section.) The light will turn on, indicating
that the cleaning cycle is in process. When the
indicator light turns off (approximately 45 minutes), the
cleaning cycle is complete. During the cleaning cycle,
the system will both clean and rinse itself.
8.
After the cleaning cycle is complete, remove the drain
cap from the water pan to see if any cleaning solution
is left in the water pan. If cleaning solution drains from
the water pan, you should run the clean cycle again.
NOTE: Severe scale buildup may require repeated
cleaning with a fresh quantity of cleaning solution.
9. Push the selector switch to ON to resume ice
production.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before cleaning.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
A dirty or clogged condenser:
• Prevents proper airflow.
• Reduces ice making capacity.
• Causes higher than recommended operating
temperatures which may lead to component failure.
1. Unplug ice maker or disconnect power.
2. Remove the two screws in the lower access panel and
the two screws from the base grille area of the front
panel support. Pull forward to remove the lower
access panel.
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