Use and Care

Part Number 040002909 5/13 15
Section 4
Maintenance
Interior Cleaning and Sanitizing
GENERAL
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.
The ice machine must be taken apart for cleaning and
sanitizing.
CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE
Ice machine cleaner is used to remove lime scale and
mineral deposits. Ice machine sanitizer disinfects and
removes algae and slime.
Control Operation
Pressing and holding the clean button for 3 seconds
starts the clean cycle. The Clean & On/Off lights
energize indicating the clean cycle has started and ice
making will automatically start when the Clean cycle is
complete.
• Setting the ice machine to stop after the clean
cycle: Press the On/Off button. The On/Off light will
de-energize indicating the ice machine will stop after
the clean cycle.
• Pausing the cleaning cycle: Press the Clean
button. The clean light will flash indicating the clean
cycle has paused. Pressing the Clean button again
will restart the clean cycle.
Step 1 Press the On/Off button after ice falls from the
evaporator at the end of a Harvest cycle. Or, press the
On/Off button and allow the ice to melt off the
evaporator.
Step 2 Remove all ice from the bin.
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Step 3 To start a cleaning cycle, press the Clean
button. Water will flow through the water dump valve and
down the drain. Wait until the water trough refills, then
add the proper amount of ice machine cleaner to the
water trough.
Wait until the clean cycle is complete (approximately 22
minutes) then press the On/Off button and disconnect
power and water supplies to the ice machine.
Step 4 Remove parts for cleaning.
Refer to the proper parts removal for your machine.
Continue with step 6 when the parts have been
removed.
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Caution
Use only Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner
(part number 94-0546-3) and Sanitizer (part
number 94-0565-3). Using a non Manitowoc
cleaner or sanitizer may result in bodily harm and/or
cause damage to the ice machine that is not
covered under the warranty. Do not use cleaner or
sanitizer quantities that exceed the amounts listed
in this manual. 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.
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Caution
Never use anything to force ice from the evaporator.
Damage may result.
! Warning
Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face
shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or
Sanitizer.
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Caution
Do not mix Ice Machine Cleaner and Sanitizer
solutions together. It is a violation of Federal law to
use these solutions in a manner inconsistent with
their labeling.
Model Amount of Cleaner
U0140 2 ounces (60 ml)
U0190 5 ounces (150 ml)
U0240 5 ounces (150 ml)
U0310 5 ounces (150 ml)