Water distribution tube cleaning
When you find the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output is low,
the water distribution tube may be blocked. Turn off the power button, gently
take out the water distribution tube, locate the holes in the distribution tube
and use a pointed object such as a toothpick to dredge the holes. Then put the
water distribution tube back to its original position. If the tube is badly blocked,
clean it as follows:
1. Shut off the water supply
2.
Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube.
3.
Gently take out the distribution tube.
4.
With a brush, clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm water and a mild
detergent such as dishwashing liquid. After removing the dirt and lint from
the
surface, rinse the tube with clean water.
5.
Replace the distribution tube.
6.
Reconnect the water supply.
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Ice-making system cleaning
Minerals that are removed from the water during the freezing cycle will eventually
form a hard, scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the system regularly
helps remove the mineral scale buildup. How often to clean the system depends
upon how hard your water is or how effective your filtration may be. With hard
water of 15 to 20 grains/gal. (4 to 5 grains/ liter), you may need to clean the
system as often as once every 6 months.
1. Make sure that all the ice is off the evaporator. If ice is being formed, wait
until the cycle is completed, then press the machine’s ON/OFF switch on the
control panel.
2. Remove all ice from the storage bin.
3. Keep the ice maker connected to the water supply. Pour 8 oz. of Nickel-
Safe Ice Maker Cleaner Solution into the water trough. Then press the ON/
OFF switch and the CLEAN button, initiating the wash cycle. The machine
will run in the Automatic Clean Mode.
4. Allow 30 minutes for proper cleaning. After cleaning, press the ON/OFF switch
again. Use a drain hose on the front of the water trough to drain off the
waste water to a convenient container.
NOTE: Don’t drain off the waste water to the inside of the cabinet.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 (without Ice Maker Cleaning Solution) three times to
rinse the ice making system thoroughly.
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NOTE: Ice Maker Cleaner Solution in the water bin during the rinse is
not needed.