Hoshizaki KM-1300NRF Ice Maker User Manual


 
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10 . PREPARING THE ICEMAKER FOR LONG STORAGE
WARNING
When shutting off the icemaker for an extended time, drain out all water from
the water tank and remove the ice from the Storage Bin. The Storage Bin
should be cleaned and dried. Drain the icemaker to prevent damage to the
water supply line at sub-freezing temperatures, using air or carbon dioxide.
Shut off the icemaker until the proper ambient temperature is resumed.
• When the icemaker is not used for two or three days, it is sufficient to only move the Control
Switch to the “OFF” position, unless the icemaker will be at sub-freezing temperatures.
[1] Remove the water from the potable water supply line:
1) Remove the Front Panel.
2) Move the Control Switch, on the Control Box, to the “OFF” position.
3) Wait 3 minutes.
4) Close the Potable Water Supply Line Shut-off Valve and open the Potable Water Supply
Line Drain Valve. See Fig. 10.
5) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
6) Attach compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the Potable Water Line Drain Valve.
7) Move the Control Switch to the “ICE” position.
8) Blow the potable water line out using compressed air or carbon dioxide.
[2] Drain the Potable Water Tank:
1) Turn off the Power Supply Switch.
2) Move the Control Switch, on the Control Box, to the “OFF” position.
3) Remove the Insulation Panel. Remove the Cap located on the front bottom part of the
Ice Dropping Hole. Drain the Water Tank. See Fig. 11.
4) Replace the Cap and the Insulation Panel in their correct position.
5) Remove all ice from the Storage Bin, and clean the Storage Bin.
6) Replace the Front Panel in its correct position.