Cleaning: Ice maker
1. Remove front panel.
2. Remove control box cover, and turn the timer
cam clockwise until the unit is in a harvest cycle.
At the end of the harvest cycle switch the master
and compressor switches to OFF. Replace the
control box cover.
3. Remove all ice from the bin.
4. Remove 4 thumbscrews and the evaporator
cover.
5. Remove water pump discharge hose from
evaporator water inlet, direct hose into bin or
bucket and switch the master switch ON until
reservoir is empty of water. Replace hose on inlet.
6. Replace evaporator cover.
7. Mix 8 ounces of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner
with 1 gallon of warm (95
0
F. - 115
0
F.) water and
pour into the reservoir until full.
8. Switch the master switch ON, and operate the
unit for 20 minutes, then switch the unit OFF.
9 Repeat steps 4 and 5.
10. Wash the plastic and stainless liners of the
freezer section with a solution of household bleach
(1 ounce of bleach to 1 gallon of water) and warm
(95
o
F. - 115
o
F.) water. Allow to air dry.
11. Pour
1
⁄
2
gallon of the solution mixed in step 10
into the reservoir. Replace the evaporator cover.
12. Switch the master switch back ON, operate the
unit for 5 minutes. Switch unit OFF.
13. Repeat steps 4, 5 and 6.
14. Pour about 1/2 gallon of clean potable water
into the reservoir, and switch the master switch
ON. After 5 minutes switch the master switch OFF
and repeat steps 4, 5 and 6.
15. Switch master and compressor switches ON.
16. Replace the front panel
17. Discard the next batch of cubes to make sure
all of the acid & sanitizer is gone.
/////////////////////////////////CAUTION///////////////////////////////
DO NOT use ice cubes produced from the
cleaning or sanitzing solutions. Be sure none
remain in the bin.
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18. Pour hot water into the storage bin to melt the
cubes and also clean out the bin drain.
19. Wash the bin liner with a solution of household
bleach (1 ounce of bleach to 1 gallon of water) and
warm (95
o
F. - 115
o
F.)water. Allow to air dry.
20. The unit will now continue automatic operation.
Water Distributor:
Note: The water distributor may need to be
cleaned separately.
1. Remove evaporator cover.
2. Remove water distributor assembly by pushing
the assembly to the right until the left end clears
the retaining tab.
3. Lift up the left end of the water distributor
assembly and pull the assembly to the left.
4. Un-snap the water distributors from the "T", and
inspect for mineral deposits. Clean as required.
5. Reverse above steps to reassemble. Be certain
that water distributors are in place and secure.
Scale that may form on the plastic liner can be
removed by scrubbing the surface with a mixture
of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner and hot water.
Remove any scale prior to cleaning.
Water
Distributor
Removal of Water Distributor
Retaining
Tab
Scotsman Ice Machine
Cleaner contains acids.
These compounds may
cause burns.
If swallowed, DO NOT
induce vomiting. Give
large amounts of water or
milk. Call Physician
immediately. In case of
external contact, flush
with water.
KEEP OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN.
CM500
December, 1992
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