Winterizing Optional Appliances - Winnebago Ellipse User Manual

SECTION 7 –
PLUMBING
16. Close dump valves and refit the dust cap onto
the drain outlet.
This will inhibit rust formation on valve shafts
and prevent entry and contamination by
airborne debris, insects, and rodents.
Your drainage and fresh water systems are now
completely winterized.
See instructions for "Removal From Storage"
in Section 11 - Maintenance and Storage.
WINTERIZING OPTIONAL
APPLIANCES
Winterizing Ice Maker
–If Equipped
®
Norcold Refrigerator
1. Drain coach waterlines.
2. Unscrew the water supply line from the
bottom of the water inlet valve and drain any
water left in the line. This connection is
located in the refrigerator service access
compartment on the outside of the coach (see
"Refrigerator Service Access Compartment"
in Section 4 - Appliances and Systems).
Ice Maker Water Supply Connection
(Located in refrigerator service access
compartment on outside of coach)
-Typical View
3. Let the Ice Maker run through a cycle, then
raise the wire shut-off arm to the OFF
position.
4. Ensure water has drained from the Ice Maker
supply line, then reconnect to inlet valve.
5. Ice Maker is now winterized.
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To use Ice Maker again after seasonal storage:
1. Flush antifreeze from the waterlines (if
antifreeze fill winterization procedure was
performed).
2. Close all drain valves.
3. Turn the water supply ON.
4. Ensure the ice bin is in place and the wire shut-
off arm is lowered to the ON position.
5. Let the refrigerator cool down to ice making
temperature. Remember, this can take up to 24
hours.
6. Let the Ice Maker cycle and dump the first
batch of ice.
Residential Refrigerator
1. Shut off water supply to the Ice Maker and/or
water dispenser. The water supply valve is
located inside a galley cabinet near the filter.
NOTE: Ensure that the water supply line is
disconnected from the Ice Maker
Winterization Drain valve before
winterizing with RV antifreeze. Failure to
comply may result in damage to the Ice
Maker and water filter.
Ice Maker Winterization Drain Valve
(Located behind sidewall access door)
* Disconnect water supply line from Ice
Maker Winterization Drain valve before
winterizing with RV antifreeze
2. Turn Ice Maker Winterization Drain valve
(located behind sidewall access door) to the
ON position.
NOTE: Leave the Ice Maker Winterization Drain
valve in the ON position throughout
storage period.