Whirlpool 2180633 - Manuel (Page 14)

C L E A N I N G Y O U R I C E M A K E R
6. Remove the water distributor from the
freezing plate. It is held in place by rubber
erxJ caps. Remove the inlet hose and
clean all water distributor holes and the
small orifice in the inlet side of the distribu­
tor. When replacing the distributor, make
sure the end caps are located in the
evaporator flange detents and that the
water distributor holes face down.
7. Wash the Interior components (ice
retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet
hose, and water distributor) and the
storage bin, door gasket, and ice scoop
with mild soap or detergent and warm
water. Rinse in clean water. These
components should also be cleaned in a
solution of 1 oz. (29.6 mL) of chlorine
bleach in 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm water.
Rinse again thoroughly in clean water.
8. Replace the interior components: water
distributor, inlet hose, anil water pan.
9. Check the following:
• Hose from water valve is in water pan.
• Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
• Water distributor is located properly
and holes are facing down.
• Hose is reconnected to pump and
water distributor.
• Hose from water pan is inserted into
storage bin drain opening.
10. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cutter
grid into place, and tighten the thumb
screws. Replace the ice retainer baffle.
11. Reconnect unit to electrical supply, and
turn Cycle Control Knob to “ON.”
Filtering and treating water
In some areas it may be beneficial to filter or
treat the water being supplied to the ice
machine. It can improve the reliability of the
machine, reduce water system maintenance,
and produce the best quality of ice.
The installation of a polyphosphate feeder
will generally reduce scale buildup and
the ice machine will require less frequent
cleaning.
Municipal water systems are generally
treated with chlorine to maintain a safe
drinkable water supply. Activated carbon filters
will sufficiently remove the residual chlorine
from the water to reduce surface staining of
stainless steel materials in the ice machine.
For more information on filtering and treating
the water, see the dealer from whom you
purchased your ice maker.
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