Cleaning the interior eomponents – Whirlpool EC5100 User Manual

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Cleaning the interior eomponents

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WARNING:

Do not operate ice maker with grille or control panel removed.

Personal injury could result.

1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to “OFF" and

disconnect the electrical power supply to the
machine. Open the storage bin door and
remove any ice that is in the bin.

2. Remove ice retainer baffle by flexing it and
then slide it off the studs.

3. Remove the ice cutter grid by unscrewing

the two thumb screws, sliding the grid forward

and unplugging the electrical wire harness.

4. Remove the water pan by unscrewing the
two thumbscrews.

5. Remove the hose from the water pump.

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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 re­

tainer 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.

DO NOT WASH PLASTIC PARTS IN
DISHWASHER.

They cannot withstand temperatures above
145°F (63°C).

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Replace the interior components: water

distributor, inlet hose and water pan.

9. Check the following:

• Hose from water valve is in water pan.
• Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
• Water distributor is seated and holes are

facing down.

• Hose is reconnected to pump and water

distributor.

• Hose from water pan is inserted into

storage bin drain opening.

10. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cut­
ter grid into place and tighten the thumb

screws, replace the ice retainer baffle.

11. Turn Cycle Control to ON.

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