21 Part Number 000007644 3/11
Section 4
Maintenance
Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing
Maintenance procedures covered in this manual are not
covered by the warranty.
CLEANING/SANITIZING PROCEDURE
This procedure must be performed once every month.
• 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
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 dishwashing detergent and warm water. Wipe
dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning/Sanitizing Procedure
Use Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner, part number
000000084.
Use Ice Machine Sanitizer part number 94-0565-3.
Step 1 Remove front and top covers and set the toggle
switch to the OFF position.
Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin.
Step 3 Turn off the ice making water supply and drain
water from evaporator and reservoir.
Step 4 Remove the top cover from water reservoir.
Step 5 Follow the chart and premix cleaner and water.
Step 6 Fill the evaporator and reservoir with cleaning
solution.
Step 7 Move the toggle switch to the ON position. The
ice machine will make ice with the cleaning solution and
deposit the ice in the bin. Add the remaining cleaner/
water solution as the water level in the reservoir drops.
NOTE: Do not allow the cleaner/water level to drop
below the minimum water level. The ice machine will
discontinue the cleaning cycle if the water float switch
opens.
Step 8 After all of the cleaner/water solution has been
added, turn on the ice making water supply. Continue
the freeze cycle for 10 minutes to remove the cleaning
solution from the water circuit.
Step 9 Place the toggle switch in the OFF position.
Use only Manitowoc approved Nickel Safe Ice
Machine Cleaner (part number 000000084) and
Sanitizer (part number 94-0565-3). 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. Read and
understand all labels printed on bottles before use.
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face
shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or
Sanitizer.
Amount of Water
Amount of Nickel Safe
Cleaner - Part Number
000000084
1 gallon (4 Liters) 3 ounces (90 ml)