Whirlpool EC5100 - Manual (Page 7)

Cleaning the ice maker system^
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.
1. Place the Cycle Control Knob in the "OFF"
position.
2. Remove the two thumb screws and slide the
ice cutter grid forward, out of the two slots near
the water pan.
3. Unplug the electrical harness.
CAUTION: Any Ice on the grid should
be melted under running warm water.
Attempting to pick the Ice skd> otf the
nay stretch and < grid may) I and damage ^Id wires.
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.
'Accepted by the National Sanitation Foundation.
6 . Fourth 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 cleaning solution. Mix:
6 oz. (170 g) powdered citric,
or phosphoric acid into
V 2 gallon (1,9 L) hot water
(Citric and phosphoric acid crystals are
available 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 instruc­
tions on label (total quantity y 2 gallon [1.9 L]).
7. Turn 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 solution foams while pouring, wait
until foaming stops.) Then add the balance of
the solution.
Allow solution to circulate until the scale has
dissolved (15 to 20 minutes). Severe scaie build­
up may require repeated cleaning with a fresh
quantity of cleaning solution.
To clean scale off the side flanges of the freez­
ing plate, use rubber gloves and scrub with a
plastic scrubber or non-soap filled stainless
steel pad dipped in cleaning solution.
9. Keep rubber gloves on to drain the cleaning
solution. Turn the Cyole Control Knob to “OFF"
and drain the water pan. (See step 5.)
10. Replace the plug and add '/2 gallon (1.9 L)
of fresh water. Set Cycle Control Knob on
“CLEAN!’ circulate five minutes and drain.
Repeat rinsing process.