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V. Preparing the Appliance for Periods of Non-Use
During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below. When the appliance is not used for two or
three days under normal conditions, it is sufficient to move the control switch to the "OFF"
position.
WARNING
Only qualified service technicians should service the appliance.
NOTICE
During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below to reduce the risk of costly water
damage.
1) Move the control switch to the "OFF" position.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not touch the control switch or plug with damp hands.
2) Close the water supply line shut-off valve, then open the water supply line drain valve.
See Fig. 31.
3) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
4) Move the control switch to the "DRAIN" position.
5) Allow the water system to drain for 1 minute.
6) Attach a compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the water supply line drain valve.
7) Move the control switch to the "ICE" position.
8) Blow the water supply line out using the compressed air or carbon dioxide supply.
9) Close the water supply line drain valve.
10) Move the control switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the appliance from the
electrical outlet.
11) Remove the screws securing the upper rear panel, then remove it. See Fig. 35.
12) Remove the clamp securing the reservoir outlet hose to the reservoir. Disconnect the
reservoir outlet hose from the reservoir.
13) Attach a compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the reservoir outlet hose.
Fig. 35
Upper Rear Panel
Clamp
Reservoir
Outlet
Hose
Reservoir
Overflow Hose
