Franklin Industries, L.L.C. FIM400 4100 - Manual (Page 16)

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Cleaning and Maintenance
Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and
long life. The maintenance intervals listed are based on normal conditions. You may
want to shorten the intervals if you have pets or there are other special considerations.
What shouldn’t be done?
Never keep anything in the ice storage bin other than ice: objects like wine and beer
bottles are unsanitary, and the labels may slip off and block the drain.
What should be kept clean?
There are 5 things to keep clean:
1. The exterior
2. The interior
3. Water distribution tube
4. The ice-making system
5. Condenser air filter
Exterior Cleaning
The exterior of the ice maker and bin may be cleaned with a soft cloth or sponge
dampened with a mild detergent and warm water solution such as 1 oz of dishwashing
liquid mixed with 2 gallons of warm water. Never use solvent-based or abrasive cleaning
agents. Rinse with clean water. Wipe with a soft clean towel to prevent water
spotting.
Interior Cleaning
Clean the water tank before the ice maker is used for the first time and reused after
stopping for an extended period of time. It is usually convenient to sanitize the tank after
the ice-making system has been cleaned and the ice storage bin is empty. The ice storage
bin should be sanitized occasionally. Follow these steps to clean the tank and the bin: