Whirlpool che-5r Ice Maker User Manual


 
16. Remove the water reservoir pan. Remove the syphon
hose connected to the bottom of the pan. The plastrc
pan should then be moved to the left until the right
edge can be dropped off the mounting flange. During
removal the pan may have to be flexed slightly.
17. Remove each cutter grid. Unplug the electrical
connection and pull the mercury switch out of the
swinging bracket. Grids are held in position on four
studs. “Sliding clips” free the grid from the studs on
the left end and then the grad slides off the studs
nearest the freezing plate. The entire grid can be placed
into a “cleaning” solution (see item 1). Allow the grid
to soak and use a toothbrush to remove any scale
deposit on connecting pins and grid wires.
18. Wash the ice maker interior with a mild solution of
detergent and rinse with fresh water. Then wipe the ice
maker interior with the sanitizer solution (see item 1).
19. Reinstall grids, mercury switch, deflectors and
distributors.
NOTE: Mercury switches are to be positioned as indicated
on the sketch located on the support rail. Incorrect position
will result in malfunction of the machine.
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Wash the interior of the bin with a mild solution of
detergent, and rinse with fresh water. Then wipe the
bin interior with a sanitizing solution made of 100 PPM
household bleach. Directions for obtaining solution
strength of 100 PPM are on the bleach container.
Place the service switch to the “on” position to resume
the ice making cycle.
If the ice cube maker is to be shut off for several months,
remove all ice from the brn and then Clean & Sanitize the
ice maker.
Water inlet and drain lines must be blown out if the unit
will be subjected to freezing temperatures during shut
down. Failure to do so may cause the water inlet or drain
line to freeze and rupture. Disconnect electricity to the
machine and leave the door cracked open to prevent any
odor from develooina.