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6. Remove the water distributor from the
freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber
end caps. Remove the inlet hose and clean
all water distributor holes and the small
orifice in the inlet side of the distributor.
When replacing the distributor, make sure
the end caps are located in the evaporator
flange detents and that the water distributor
holes face down.
7. Wash the interior components (ice
retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet
hose and water distributor) and the storage
bin, door gasket and ice scoop with mild
soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse
in clean water. These components should
also be cleaned in a solution of 1 oz.
(29.6 mL) of chlorine bleach in 1 gallon
(3.8 L) warm water. Rinse again thoroughly
in clean water.
8. Replace the interior components: water
distributor, inlet hose and water pan.
9. Check the following:
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Hose from water valve is in water pan.
. Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
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Water distributor is seated and holes are
facing down.
. Hose is reconnected to pump and water
distributor.
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Hose from water pan is inserted into
storage bin drain opening.
10. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cutter
grid into place and tighten the thumb
screws. Replace the ice retainer baffle.
11. Turn Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
Filtering and treating water
In most areas it will be beneficial to filter or
treat the water being supplied to the ice
machine. It can improve the reliability of the
machine, reduce water system maintenance
and produce the best quality of ice.
The installation of a polyphosphate feeder
will generally reduce scale build-up and the ice
machine will require less frequent cleaning.
Municipal water systems are generally
treated with chlorine to maintain a safe
drinkable water supply. Activated carbon filters
will sufficiently remove the residual chlorine
from the water to reduce surface staining of
stainless steel materials in the ice machine.
For more information on filtering and treating
the water, see the dealer from whom you
purchased your ice maker or your authorized
WhirlpooP service company.
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