User's Manual

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C. Preparing the Icemaker for Periods of Non-Use
NOTICE
• During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below to reduce the risk of costly water damage.
• To prevent damage to the water pump, do not leave the control switch in the
“SERVICE” position for extended periods of time when the water tank is empty.
During extended periods of non-use, extended absences, or in sub-freezing temperatures,
follow the instructions below. When the appliance is not used for two or three days under
normal conditions, it is suffi cient to move the control switch to the “OFF” position.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:
1) Turn off the power supply and remove the front panel.
2) Move the control switch on the control box to the “OFF” position.
3) Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve and open the icemaker water
supply line drain valve. See Fig. 9, 10 or 11.
4) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
5) Attach compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line drain
valve.
6) Move the control switch to the “ICE” position.
7) Replace the front panel in its correct position and turn on the power supply.
8) Quickly blow the icemaker water supply line out using compressed air or carbon
dioxide.
2. Drain the water tank:
1) Move the service switch to the “DRAIN” position and move the control switch to the
“SERVICE” position.
2) Replace the front panel in its correct position and turn on the power supply for 2
minutes.
3) Turn off the power supply and remove the front panel.
4) Move the control switch to the “OFF” position.