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V. Maintenance
The maintenance schedule below is a guideline. More frequent maintenance may be
required depending on water quality, the appliance's environment, and local sanitation
regulations.
WARNING
• Only qualied service technicians should service the appliance.
• Move the control switch and power switch to the "OFF" positions, then turn off the
power supply before servicing. Lockout/Tagout to prevent the power supply from
being turned back on inadvertently.
Maintenance Schedule
Frequency Area Task
Every 2
Weeks
Air Filter Inspect. Wash with warm water and neutral cleaner if dirty.
Monthly External Water
Filters
Check for proper pressure and change if necessary.
Appliance Exterior Wipe down with a clean, soft cloth. Use a damp cloth containing a neutral
cleaner to wipe off oil or dirt build up. Clean any chlorine staining (rust
colored spots) using a non-abrasive cleaner.
Every 6
Months
Icemaker and
Storage Bin
Clean and sanitize per the cleaning and sanitizing instructions provided in
the instruction manual or maintenance label on the appliance.
Evaporator
Condensate Drain
Pan and Gear
Motor Drain Pan
Wipe down with a clean cloth and warm water. Dilute 0.82 . oz. (25 ml) of a
5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution (chlorine bleach) with 1.6 gal. (6.0 l) of
warm water. Slowly pour one cup of sanitizing solution into the evaporator
condensate drain pan. Be careful not to overow the pan. This solution will
ow down to the gear motor drain pan and out the drain line to sanitize
these areas. Repeat with a cup of clean water to rinse.
Icemaker, Storage
Bin, and Drip Tray
Drains
Check to make sure they are clear.
Yearly Inlet Water Valve
and Drain Valve
Close the water supply line shut-off valve and drain the water system. Clean
the inlet water valve screen and clean and inspect the drain valve.
Water Hoses Inspect the water hoses and clean/replace if necessary.
Condenser Inspect. Clean if necessary by using a brush or vacuum cleaner.
Appliance Inspect for oil spots, loose components, fasteners, and wires.
Upper Bearing
(extruding head)
Check for wear using .02" round stock or pin gauge. Replace both upper
bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds factory recommendations. See
"IV.C.1. Upper Bearing Wear Check".
After
3 Years,
then Yearly
Upper Bearing
(extruding head);
Lower Bearing
and O-Ring
(lower housing);
Mechanical
Seal; Evaporator
Cylinder; Auger
Inspect. Replace both upper bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds
factory recommendations. Replace the mechanical seal if the seal's contact
surfaces are worn, cracked, or scratched.