KITCHENAID KUIO15NNLS - Manuel (Page 7)

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ICE MAKER CARE
Cleaning
The ice making system and the air cooled condenser need to be
cleaned regularly for the ice maker to operate at peak efficiency
and to avoid premature failure of system components. See “Ice
Maker System” and “Condenser.”
Exterior Surfaces
Wash stainless steel exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
NOTE: To keep your Stainless Steel ice maker looking like new
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use
the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into
contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser
covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does occur, clean
plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the cleaner, see
“Accessories.”
Ice Maker System
Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle
will eventually form a hard scaly deposit in the water system.
Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the mineral scale
buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon
how hard your water is. With hard water of 15 to 20 grains/gal.
(4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as
every 6 months.
NOTE: Use 4 oz (148 mL) of Outdoor Ice Maker Cleaner
(Part #4396736) mixed with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of warm (90°F to 95°F
[32°C to 35°C]) water to remove scaly deposit.
1. Move the control switch to the OFF position.
2. To remove the cubes that remain on the evaporator, turn the
ice machine on for approximately 3 minutes. The harvest
cycle will drop the cubes into the bin.
3. Move the switch to the OFF position.
4. Close the water supply line shutoff valve.
5. Remove the ice from the bin.
6. Disconnect the suction tube from the water tank. Squeeze
both plastic tabs to release the joint and pull the pipe clear.
7. Remove the water tank and drain the water. To remove the
tank, spread the tabs on both sides to unlock and pull the
tank toward you.
8. Replace the water tank.
9. Slowly pour the diluted cleaning solution into the water tank.
10. Move the control switch to WASH.
11. Allow the ice maker to wash for approximately 15 minutes.
12. After the ice maker has washed, move the control switch to
the OFF position.
13. Remove the water tank and drain the cleaning solution.
14. Replace the water tank, and open the shutoff valve.
15. Move the control switch to WASH and allow to wash another
5 minutes to circulate clean water.
16. After 5 minutes, move the control switch to the OFF position,
then immediately move it to WASH and circulate clean water
for another 5 minutes. Repeat this procedure 3 times.
Sanitizing
After you have cleaned the water system, you should sanitize it
as well.
To sanitize the water system:
1. Make sure that the ice maker control switch is OFF and close
the water supply shutoff valve.
2. Remove the water tank and drain the water.
3. Replace the water tank.
4. Dilute
1 tbs (15 mL) of household bleach with 1 gal. (3.8 L) of
water.
5. Slowly pour the sanitizing solution into the water tank.
6. Move the control switch to WASH and allow the ice maker to
wash for 15 minutes.
7. Move the control switch to the OFF position, remove the
water tank and drain the sanitizing solution. Replace the
water tank.
8. Repeat steps 5 - 7 one time.
9. Open the shutoff valve and turn the control switch to WASH.
10. Allow the ice maker to rinse for 5 minutes. Move the control
switch to OFF, then immediately move it back to WASH.
Repeat this procedure 2 times to completely rinse the
machine.
11. Move the control switch to ICE to restart ice making.
A. Water Tank
B. Suction Tube
C. Drain
D. Joint
A
B
C
D