EdgeStar IF80SS Owner's Manual - Page 10

The icemaker must be thoroughly cleaned if it has been left unused for a long time. Follow carefully any instructions provided for cleaning or use of sanitizing solution. Do not leave any solution inside the icemaker after cleaning. DO NOT turn the ice machine upside down to dry! This will cause the oils from the compressor to shift, which can result in the machine breaking or becoming inoperable. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Periodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, top performance, and long life. Never use a solvent-based cleaning agent. These cleaners may transmit taste to the ice cubes, or damage and discolor the interior. Unplug the unit before cleaning the exterior and interior. Before using your ice maker, you are strongly recommended to clean it thoroughly. (This process should clean the unit of any impurities that may have been left behind during the manufacturing process.) 1. Unplug the water line from the ice maker. 2. Clean the interior with a diluted cleaning solution, warm water and a soft cloth. (DO NOT use any caustic or abrasive solutions) (Do not clean your ice maker with flammable fluids.) 3. The outside of the ice maker should be cleaned regularly with a mild detergent and warm water. 4. Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth. If the ice has a strange taste If the ice has an unappealing taste, or the unit develops a musty odor, try cleaning the water line of the ice maker with a mild white vinegar solution or lemon juice, and then soak the line in hot water. After that, run a few cycles with plain water to eliminate all traces of the vinegar or lemon juice. Throw out the first two ice batches after cleaning. If you find the bad taste remains after this procedure, use a solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda and hot water to soak the water line. Leave overnight to absorb any remaining odors/tastes. Drain the solution, rinse the line with water, and dry the line thoroughly. Routine maintenance 1. Add a mild cleaning solution mixture to the ice storage container. Use a 10:1 ratio of water to either white vinegar or lemon juice. 2. Scrub the interior of the ice maker (including evaporator rods) with the solution. 3. Uninstall the water line from the ice maker. Use the solution to clean the water line as well. 3. Drain the solution from the ice maker. Wipe down ice maker interior and water line with hot water. 4. Run the ice maker to make a few batches of ice. Discard the ice. 7. Your ice maker is now clean and should provide clean ice. If the ice maker will not be used for an extended period of time, you should unplug the unit from power, drain the water from the reservoir and dry the interior with a clean soft cloth. Note: Do not touch the power plug when your hands are wet. Note: Never unplug the unit by pulling on the plug. 7