Manitowoc Ice Chiplet QC0700 - Manual (Page 36)

Ice Machine Operation Section 3
3-4 Part Number 000002688
Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing
GENERAL
You are responsible for maintaining the ice machine in
accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Maintenance procedures are not covered by the
warranty.
Clean and sanitize the ice machine every six months for
efficient operation. If the ice machine requires more
frequent cleaning and sanitizing, consult a qualified
service company to test the water quality and
recommend appropriate water treatment. An extremely
dirty ice machine must be taken apart for cleaning and
sanitizing.
Manitowoc Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer are the
only products approved for use in Manitowoc ice
machines.
Manitowoc Ice Machines have three separate cleaning
procedures.
Preventative Maintenance Cleaning Procedure
Procedure starts on Page 3-6
Perform this procedure as required for your water
conditions.
• Allows cleaning the ice machine without removing all
of the ice from the bin
• Removes mineral deposits from areas or surfaces
that are in direct contact with water during the freeze
cycle (reservoir, evaporator, auger, drain lines).
Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure
Procedure starts on Page 3-8
This procedure must be performed a minimum of once
every six months.
• All ice must be removed from the bin
• The ice machine and bin must be disassembled
cleaned and sanitized
• The ice machine produces ice with the cleaner and
sanitizer solutions
• All ice produced during the cleaning and sanitizing
procedure must be discarded
Heavily Scaled Cleaning Procedure
Procedure starts on Page 3-10
Perform this procedure if you have some or all of these
symptoms.
• Grinding, popping or squealing noises from the
evaporator
• Grinding noise from gearbox
• Ice machine trips speed sensor
NOTE: A Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure must be
performed after this procedure.
EXTERIOR CLEANING
Remove dust and dirt off exterior surfaces with mild
household dish-washing detergent and warm water.
Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
! Caution
Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner
(part number 000000084) and Sanitizer (part
number 94-0565-3). It is a violation of Federal law to
use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with
their labeling. Read and understand all labels
printed on bottles before use.
! Caution
Do not mix Cleaner and Sanitizer solutions together.
It is a violation of Federal law to use these solutions
in a manner inconsistent with their labeling.
! Warning
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face
shield) when handling ice machine Cleaner or
Sanitizer.