GE OPAL NUGGET, Owner'S Manual

49-9000015  Rev. 0

9

CARE AND 

CLEANING

To keep nugget ice tasting fresh and ice maker 

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cleaning schedule may need to be adjusted based on 

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frequent descaling or switching to distilled water is 

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the product, then use a soft cloth dampened with soapy 

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soft cloth moistened with water.

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cleaning with bleach, use bleach in a well ventilated area 

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WARNING

 Unplug the product before cleaning by 

hand, and when not in use. 

System Descaling / Sanitizing Procedure

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cleaning process and then unplug Opal. 

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present, first remove the screen intake filter and rinse 
with water to clean out any debris that may have 
accumulated during ice making over time.

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5.  Pour solution into water reservoir, up to the fill line 

shown. 

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seconds to initiate the cleaning process.  

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Care and Cleaning

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Hold 3 Sec

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water reservoir 

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