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Section 4 Maintenance

Part Number 000001590 4-11

Exterior Cleaning

Clean the area around the ice machine as often as

necessary to maintain cleanliness and efficient

operation. Use cleaners designed for use with stainless

steel products.

Sponge any dust and dirt off the outside of the ice

machine with mild soap and water. Wipe dry with a

clean, soft cloth.

Heavy stains should be removed with stainless steel

wool. Never use plain steel wool or abrasive pads. They

will scratch the panels.

Cleaning the Condenser

GENERAL

A dirty condenser restricts airflow, resulting in

excessively high operating temperatures. This reduces

ice production and shortens component life. Clean the

condenser at least every six months. Follow the steps

below.

1. Remove Front Grill by removing two screws. Clean

Grill openings before replacing.

2. Clean the outside of the condenser with a soft brush

or a vacuum with a brush attachment. Clean from

top to bottom, not side to side. Be careful not to

bend the condenser fins.

3.Shine a flashlight through the condenser to check for

dirt between the fins. If dirt remains:

A. Compressed air can be blown through the

condenser fins. This procedure will raise

considerable dust and is best performed

outside. Be careful not to bend the fan blades.

B. If dirt or grease remains between the fins or the

condenser fins are bent or flattened, consult

your service representative.

Removal from Service/ Long Term Storage/

Winterization

GENERAL

Special precautions must be taken if the ice machine is

to be removed from service for an extended period of

time or exposed to ambient temperatures of 32°F (0°C)

or below.

Follow the procedure below.

SELF-CONTAINED AIR-COOLED ICE MACHINES

1. Perform a cleaning and sanitizing procedure to

prevent mildew growth.

2. Disconnect the electric power at the circuit breaker

or the electric service switch.

3. Turn off the water supply.

4. Remove the water from the water trough.

5. Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making water

line at the rear of the ice machine.

6. Disconnect vinyl hose from water pump and allow to

drain.

7. Make sure water is not trapped in any of the water or

drain lines. Compressed air can be used to blow out

the lines.

8. Use a spray bottle and a solution of sanitizer/water

(0.50 oz/ 1 gal) and spray all interior surfaces. Do

not rinse, allow to air dry.

9. Block the door partially open to provide air exchange

and prevent mildew growth.

Warning

Disconnect electric power to the ice machine at the

electric service switches before cleaning the

condenser.

Caution

If water is allowed to remain in the ice machine in

freezing temperatures, severe damage to some

components could result. Damage of this nature is

not covered by the warranty.

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Manitowoc SM Specifications

General

Condenser Type	Air-cooled
Production Capacity	Varies by model
Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height)	Varies by model (e.g., SM-50A: 15 in x 24.5 in x 16 in, SM-120A: 21 in x 24.5 in x 16 in)
Electrical	Varies by model
Ice Production	Varies by model
Ice Storage	Varies by model
Water Connection	Required
Power Supply	Varies by model
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model