Franklin Industries, L.L.C. FIM400 - Manual (Page 17)

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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:
1. Disconnect power to the unit.
2. Remove the front panel of the ice maker.
3. Using a sanitizing solution made of 1 ounce of household bleach and 2 gallons of hot water
(95º to 115ºF), wipe down the water tank and the inside of the ice storage bin with a clean
cloth. To clean hard-to-reach corners, apply the sanitizing solution with a spray bottle.
4. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. This completes the interior cleaning of the ice maker and
storage bin.
5. Reconnect power to the unit.
Water Distribution Tube Cleaning
When you find that the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of ice cubes is low, the
water distribution tube may be blocked. Set the power switch to OFF. Unscrew the top and front
panels. You will see the water distribution tube. Rotate the water distribution tube so that the
holes in it are facing up. Using a toothpick or similar tool, dredge the holes, then rotate the water
distribution tube back to its original position. If the tube is badly blocked, clean it as follows:
1. Shut off the water and power supplies.
2. Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube.