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C. Preparing the Icemaker for Long Storage
CAUTION
When storing the icemaker for an extended time or in sub-freezing
temperatures, follow the instructions below to prevent damage.
When the icemaker is not used for two or three days under normal conditions, it is
sufficienttoonlymovethepowerswitchtothe"OFF"position.Whenstoringtheicemaker
for extended time or in sub-freezing temperatures, follow the instructions below.
1. Remove the water from the icemaker water supply line:
1) Remove the front panel.
2)Movethepowerswitchtothe"OFF"position.
3) Close the icemaker water supply line shut-off valve, then open the icemaker water
supply line drain valve.
4) Allow the line to drain by gravity.
5) Attach a compressed air or carbon dioxide supply to the icemaker water supply line
drain valve.
6)Movethecontrolswitchtothe"ICE"position,thenmovethepowerswitchtothe"ON"
position.
7) Blow the icemaker water line out using the compressed air or carbon dioxide supply.
8) Close the icemaker water supply line drain valve.
2. Drain the evaporator:
1)Movethepowerswitchtothe"OFF"position.Movethecontrolswitchtothe"DRAIN"
position,thenmovethepowerswitchbacktothe"ON"position.Replacethefrontpanel
in its correct position.
2) Allow the water system to drain for 5 minutes.
3)Removethefrontpanel,thenmovethepowerswitchtothe"OFF"position.
4) Remove the evaporator drain line hose from the evaporator and attach a compressed
air or carbon dioxide supply to the hose.
5)Movethepowerswitchtothe"ON"position.Blowouttheevaporatordrainlineusingthe
compressed air or carbon dioxide supply until water stops coming out.
6)Movethepowerswitchtothe"OFF"position,thenreconnecttheevaporatordrainline
hose.
7)Movethecontrolswitchtothe"ICE"position.Replacethefrontpanelinitscorrect
position, then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
8) Remove all ice from the dispenser unit/storage bin. Clean the dispenser unit/storage bin
liner using a neutral cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after cleaning.