7
Removing Scale from the Ice Making System
The TIME TO CLEAN light will come on after 6 months of use. It
will remain on until the ice making system has been cleaned.
You should use rubber gloves when using the scale remover.
To order scale remover, go to www.GEAppliances.com
or call
800.GECARES (800.432.2737). In Canada visit
www.GEAppliances.ca or call 800.561.3344. Order part
number WX08X42873.
1. Scoop out all of the ice in the ice bin. Discard the ice or
save it in an ice chest or cooler.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds until
the white light goes out.
3. Press and hold both the CLEAN-RESET and ON/OFF
buttons for 5 seconds. The TIME TO CLEAN light will
blink on and off.
4. Pour 8 oz of ice machine scale remover into the ice
machine reservoir.
5. Operate the machine for about 1/2 hour.
6. Push and release the ON/OFF switch. The machine will
begin to flush out the cleaning solution.
7. Operate the machine for another 1/2 hour.
8. Push and release the ON/OFF switch. The machine will
stop the cleaning process.
9. Pour a gallon of hot water into the bin to flush out the
drain.
10. Clean the bin liner of mineral scale by mixing some ice
machine scale remover and hot water, and using that
solution to scrub the scale off of the liner.
11. Rinse the liner with hot water.
12. Sanitize the bin interior.
13. Replace the ice removed in step 1 if applicable.
14. Push and release the ON/OFF button to restart ice
making.
15. The ice scoop should be washed regularly and is
dishwasher safe.
Normal gourmet cubes are tapered cylinders. If the gourmet
cubes are ragged and miss-shaped, mineral scale must be
removed from the ice making system.
Note: The bin is insulated and not refrigerated so the ice
form will change in the storage bin as it is normal for the ice
to melt
POWER
ON/OFF
CLEAN
RESET
TIME TO
CLEAN
CHECK
WATER
ICE
MAKING
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WARNING
Ice machine scale remover contains acids. Acids
can cause burns. If concentrated cleaner comes in
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NOT induce vomiting. Give large amounts of water
or milk. Call Physician immediately. Keep out of the
reach of children.
Pour scale remover