CLEANING PROCEDURE
Supera Ice Machine Cleaning and Sanitizing Instructions
It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to see that the unit is properly maintained. It is always
preferable and less costly in the long run, to avoid possible down time by keeping it clean and
adjusted as needed; and by replacing worn components before they can cause failure. The
following is a list of recommended maintenance that will help keep the machine running with a
minimum of problems.
Maintenance and Cleaning should be scheduled at a minimum of twice per year.
Note: Electrical power will be ON when performing the following cleaning instructions.
1. Remove the ice machine front panel.
2. Make sure that all the ice is off of the evaporator. If ice is being made, wait for cycle
completion then turn the machine “OFF” at the ICE/OFF/WASH selector switch.
3. Remove or melt all ice in the storage bin.
4. Add recommended amount of approved nickel safe ice machine cleaner to the water
trough according to label instructions on the container.
5. Initiate the wash cycle at the ICE/OFF/WASH switch by placing the switch in the “WASH”
position. Allow the cleaner to circulate for approximately 15 minutes to remove mineral
deposits.
6. Depress the purge switch and hold until the ice machine cleaner has been flushed down the
drain and diluted by fresh incoming water.
7. Terminate the wash cycle at the ICE/OFF/WASH switch by placing the switch in the “OFF”
position. Remove the splash curtain and inspect the evaporator and water spillway to
ensure all mineral residue has been removed.
8. If necessary, wipe the evaporator, spillway and other water transport surfaces with a clean
soft cloth to remove any remaining residue. If necessary, remove the water distribution
tube, disassemble and clean with a bottlebrush. Reassemble all components and repeat
steps 4 through 7 as required to remove residue.
9. Turn OFF ice machine water supply and clean the water trough thoroughly to remove all
scale or slime build-up. If necessary, remove the water trough to reach all splash areas and
float.
10. Use an EPA approved food equipment sanitizer at the solution mix recommended by the
sanitizer manufacturer.
11. Add enough sanitizing solution to fill the water trough to overflowing and place the
ICE/OFF/WASH switch to the “WASH” position and allow circulation to occur for 10
minutes and inspect all disassembled fittings for leaks. During this time, wipe down all other
ice machine splash areas, plus the interior surfaces of the bin, deflector and door with the
remaining sanitizing solution. Inspect to insure that all functional parts, fasteners,
thermostat bulbs (if used), etc. are in the correct position.
12. Depress the purge switch and hold until sanitizer has been flushed down the drain. Turn ON
the ice machine water supply and continue to purge to the diluted sanitizing solution for
another 1 to 2 minutes.
13. Place the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to the “ICE” position and replace the front panel.
14. Discard the first two ice harvests. DO NOT USE any ice produced from the cleaning
solution.
© Supera
September 2015
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