E N G L I S H
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
Maintenance and cleaning operations and damages as the lack of those activities: Are not included on the
warranty.
If a good maintenance is performed, the machine will continue producing a good quality ice and will be free of damages.
Maintenance and cleaning intervals will depend on the conditions of the location and water quality.
At least, one revision and cleaning should be performed every six months.
CAUTION:
On dusty environments, it might be necessary to clean the condenser on a monthly basis.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURES:
For all cleaning and maintenance operations: Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
** CAUTION:
1.Water condenser
1) Disconnect the machine.
2) Disconnect the water inlet or close the bibb.
3) Disconnect the water inlet and outlet from the condenser.
4) Prepare a solution at the 50% of phosphoric acid and distilled or demineralized water.
5) Make the solution circulate through the condenser. (The solution is more effective if hot - between 35ºC 95ºF and 40ºC
104ºF).
DO NOT USE HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
2.Air Condenser
1) Disconnect the machine.
2) Disconnect the water inlet or close the bibb.
3) Clean the louvered area with the help of an aspirator with a brush, non-metallic brush or low-pressure air.
3.Cleaning of the container
1) Disconnect the machine, close the water and empty the ice-cube stock.
2) Use a dish cloth and bleach with detergent.
3) In case the white lime spots remain, rub them with lemon, wait a few minutes and use again a dish cloth. Clear with
water, dry and start the machine again.
4.Exterior Cleaning
Use the same procedure as the one indicated for the container.
5.Collectors and Injectors
1) Remove the shield. (Take the time to clean it with phosphoric acid, clean with bleach and clear under water).
2) Remove the louver of ice drop. (Clean as done with the shield).
3) PULL THE COLLECTOR UPWARDS. IT IS PRESSURE MOUNTED.
4) Disassemble the injectors and lids, and clean them.
5) Disassemble and clean the main head filter. (IT IS PRESSURE MOUNTED).
6) Assemble the filter, injectors and collector.
CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT WHEN REPLACING THE CONTAINER THAT THE INJECTORS
BE PERPENDICULAR, AS IF TWISTED, THE EXTERNAL CUBES COULD RUN OUT OF WATER.
6.Cleaning of the Inlet filters
They are easily obstructed during the first days of operation, MAINLY WITH NEW PIPING INSTALLATIONS.
Loose the hose and clean it under water.
7.Water Leak Control
When working on the machine, always check the water connections, status of the clamps and hoses with the purpose of
avoiding leakages and prevent damages or floods.
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