Whirlpool K20 - Ice Maker Maintenance; How to Clean the Ice Makers; Important Notes for Usage

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ICE
MAKER
MAINTENANCE
Always
pull
out the
plug
and turn off the water
supply before doing
any
work
(cleaning
or
repair)
on the unit. Periodically
clean the
appliance
(every
6
months)
and the water
system, to
keep
the
appliance
operating at
maximum
efficiency and to
ensure the best
ice
cube
quality.
When
the ice
cube
production
time
is increased,
and the cubes
start to
lose
their
transparency, it
is time
to
clean
the
water
system. How often
you
clean the system depends
on
the hardness
of the
water.
During freezing,
the
calcium
in
the water is
deposited on the
refrigerant
plate.
These
deposits act as
insulation,
decreasing
the efficiency of the appliance's
performance.
HOW
TO
CLEAN THE WHIRLPOOL ICEMAKERS:
Turn
off
the
water
and switch off
the appliance
by
pressing
the
green
switch.
Open the ice
bin and
remove
all
the cubes.
Remove
the
plug
or the drain
hose
(if
provided)
inside
the bin.
Pour 1.51
of
water mixed
with 1/10 litre
of vinegar
or
4
tablespoons
of
lemon
juice
or
citric acid into
the bin using the funnel
provided.
Press
the
two switches
(green
and
blue)
and operate the appliance for 40
minutes
approx.
6)
Release
the two switches
(green
and blue)
and drain this water mixture into
the
liner
by
inverting
the
position
of the funnel.
7)
Pour 1.51
water
and
2
tablespoonful
of baking soda into
the bin,
press
the two
switches
(green
and blue) and operate
the appliance for
5
minutes
approx.
8) Drain
the water
and
repeat
the operation,
by
rinsing with 1.51
of
water
and leaving
the
appliance operating for
5
minutes.
9) Remove
the
funnel with
the hose
after the water
drain and
replace
the
plug
or the
drain hose.
10)
Clean
the
inside
of the
bin
reservoir
and the door
gasket
with
a soft cloth
dampened in
a solution
of
warm water
and baking soda.
11) Press
the
green
switch and turn
the
water
on: the ice maker will
begin to
work
again.
We recommend
you
ask the
intervention
of a
qualified
technician to clean
periodically
(once
a
year)
the condenser
and the
motor
compartment.
lmpoftant:
To
prevent
odour
contamination of
the
ice
cubes, do
not
put
foods
or beverages into
the
ice
cube bin. When not in
use
for long
periods
of
time
(holidays,
etc.)
turn
off the
water,
pull
out the
plug,
remove
all
ice
cubes,
drain
the water tank
by
removing
the
plug
or
the
drain hose and leave the
door open to
prevent
the formation
of odours.
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