GE Monogram ZDIW50 - Manual (Page 8)

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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Cleaning the Icemaker System
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF.”
2. Remove the two screws and slide the ice cutter grid
forward, out of the two slots near the water pan.
3. Unplug the electrical harness.
4. Remove all ice from the storage bin and the
freezing plate.
5. Drain the water pan by removing the drain plug
and then replace the plug.
6. Pour 1/2 gallon (1.9 L) of hot tap water into the
water pan* and turn the Cycle Control Knob to
“CLEAN.” This warms up the system to make the
cleaning solution more effective. Let circulate for
five minutes. While tap water is circulating,
prepare the cleaning solution. Mix: 6 oz. (170 g)
powdered citric or phosphoric acid into 1/2 gallon
(1.9 L) hot water. (Citric and phosphoric acid
crystals are available or can be ordered from many
pharmacies or scientific supply houses.)
Commercial ice machine cleaners (liquid) are also
available from your dealer or refrigeration parts
supply stores. Mix according to instructions on
label (total quantity 1/2 gallon [1.9 L]).
7. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF” and drain
the water pan. (See step 5.)
8. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “CLEAN”
and slowly pour the hot cleaning solution into
the water pan.* (If the solution foams while
pouring, wait until the foaming stops.) Then add
the balance of the solution.
Allow the solution to circulate until the scale has
dissolved (15 to 20 minutes). Severe scale build-
up may require repeated cleaning with a fresh
quantity of cleaning solution.
To clean scale off the side flanges of the freezing
plate, use rubber gloves and scrub with a non-
abrasive plastic scrubbing pad or nylon brush
dipped in cleaning solution.
9. Keep rubber gloves on to drain the cleaning
solution. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF”
and drain the water pan. (See step 5.)
10. Replace the plug and add 1/2 gallon (1.9 L) of
fresh water.* Set Cycle Control Knob on
“CLEAN,” circulate five minutes and drain.
Repeat rinsing process.
* For easier pouring of water and cleaning solution,
use a 1- or 2-cup container.
NORMAL
THICK THIN
ICE
ON
CLEAN OFF
CYCLE
CAUTION: Any ice on the grid should be
melted under running warm water. Attempting
to pick the ice slab off the grid may stretch and
damage the grid wires.
NORMAL
THICK THIN
ICE
ON
CLEAN OFF
CYCLE
WARNING: Most ice machine cleaners
are citric or phosphoric acid which can
cause irritation even after dilution. In
case of contact with eyes, flush eyes thoroughly
with fresh water and contact a physician
immediately. In case of contact with skin, rinse
well with water. If swallowed, give large
amounts of water and contact a physician
immediately. Do not induce vomiting. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Screws (long)
Electrical
Harness
Screws
Water Pan
Drain
Plug