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All components of the ice maker are lubricated at the
factory and should not require any additional oiling for the
normal life of the machine.
Periodic inspection and cleaning is necessary to keep your
ice cube maker operating at peak efficiency and to assure a
sanitary ice producing mechanism. Your WHIRLPOOL
dealer is well qualified to perform this service for you.
Enamel finishes may be cleaned simply by wiping with a
damp cloth. Regular use of a good household appliance
cleaner and wax is recommended for protecting the finish.
Stainless steel cabinets require the use of a stainless steel
cleaner. Carbonated water is an excellent cleaner if a regular
stainless steel cleaner is not available.
Water Cooled Models
Over a prolonged period of time scale will form on the
Inside walls of the water condenser which must be removed.
When scale forms the ice maker becomes less efficient and
requires larger amounts of water for cooling. The scale is
cleaned from the inside of the condenser walls with
chemicals. It is recommended that the scale removal should
be performed by your WHIRLPOOL ice maker dealer.
Air Cooled Models
A dirty or clogged condenser prevents proper air flow
resulting in reduced ice capacity and subjecting the unit to
higher than normal operating temperatures. A vacuum
cleaner and a stiff brush should be used to remove the
accumulation of lint and dirt from the finned section of the
condenser.
NOTE: Condensing units on these models are located on
top of the ice making cabinet or may be located in a remote
area.
Impurities are rejected from the circulating water that
freezes into ice. These impurities collect on the freezing
mechanism and in the water system and form a hard scaly
deposit. Generally this scale prevents a rapid release of the
ice slab during the harvest cycle and may cause the red
warning light to indicate intermittently. The water and ice
making system, therefore, should be periodically cleaned
and sanitized. The frequency of cleaning will depend on
local water conditions and how rapidly scale accumulates.
Cleaning and sanitizing are not too difficult, Having a
qualified service representative clean the system the first
time should make subsequent cleaning easier to perform, If
the operator wishes to take over this portion of the ice
machrne maintenance.
Follow this procedure to assure that the ice machine is
clean and sanitary:
1. Cleaning and sanitizing solutions:
Both cleaning and sanitizing solutions are required.
Prepare as follows:
Cleaning Solution -
Mix a solution of 2 l/3 cups powdered citric acid to
seven quarts of hot water. Citric acid is available in
most drug stores. Hot water should be used if possible
as the citric acid will go into solution quicker and the
cleaning itself is accomplished in less time.
Commercial ice machine cleaners are also available in
liquid form and should be mixed according to
instructions on the label. These ice machine cleaners
are available through commercial refrigeration supply
houses.
Sanitizer Solution-
Mix sodium hypochlorite (common laundry bleach)
with water. Follow instructions on the sanitizer
container to obtain a solution of 100 PPM available
chlorine.
2. Place service switch in “off” oosition.
3. Remove all ice from the storage bin.
4. Swing the front panel open. If desired the front panel
can be lifted off the hinges. If the front panel cannot
be opened far enough to lift off the hinges the control
panel on top must be removed to provide clearance.
The control panel is secured by screws along the
bottom front edge. Remove the service switch knob
and the panel then is released by pulling forward.
CAUTION: Always disconnect electrical power to the
machine when removing the control panel cover.
5. With electrical power on and the service switch set to
the “on” position, proceed to:
A. Shut off the water supply to the machine.
B. Lift up gently on the thickness control arm. The
water will stop circulating and the water in the
reservoir pan will syphon out to the drain. If ice
has formed on the freezing plates continue to hold
up on the control until the ice sheets clear the
freezing plates.
C. Release the thickness control and set the service
switch to the “clean” position.