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VI. Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions
IMPORTANT
Ensure all components, fasteners and thumbscrews are securely in place after
any maintenance or cleaning is done to the equipment.
A. Cleaning
WARNING
1. Hoshizaki recommends cleaning this unit at least once a year. More frequent
cleaning, however, may be required in some existing water conditions.
2. To promote safety, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet before any
cleaning and maintenance procedures are started.
3. To prevent injury to individuals and damage to the dispenser, do not use
ammonia type cleaners.
4. Always wear liquid-proof gloves to prevent the cleaning and sanitizing
solutions from coming into contact with skin.
5. For safety and maximum effectiveness, use cleaning and sanitizing solutions
immediately after dilution.
1. Cleaning Procedure
1) Remove all ice from the ice dispensing bin.
2) Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
3) Remove the cover.
4) Remove the front panel. See Fig. 1.
5) Loosen the thumbscrews securing the apron panel and spout, then slide the spout out
from the front. Next, remove the thumbscrews and the apron panel.
6) Remove the snap pin securing the shutter assembly. Slide the shutter shaft to the left,
pull out the right side and slide out.
7) Dilute 5 fl. oz. (148 ml) of recommended cleaner Hoshizaki "Scale Away" or "LIME-A-
WAY," (Economics Laboratory, Inc.) with 1 gallon (3.8 l) of warm water.
8) Scrub the cover, spout, apron panel, shutter assembly, agitator, and the inside of the bin
using a nylon scouring pad, brushes and cleaning solution.
9) Rinse all parts from step 8 thoroughly with water.
2. Sanitizing Procedure - Following Cleaning Procedure
1) Dilute approximately 0.5 fl. oz. (15 ml or 1 tbs) of a 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution
(chlorine bleach) with 1 gallon (3.8 l) of warm water.
2) Soak the removed parts from step 8 above in a clean container containing the sanitizing
solution. After allowing the parts to soak for 10 minutes, wash them with the solution.
Also wash the bin and agitator with the solution.
3) Rinse all parts from step 2 thoroughly with water.
4) Reassemble the removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
5) Plug the unit back in and check for proper operation.