Manitowoc Ice Machine SY1404A

Remove the evaporator tray or water diverter

Remove the water distribution tube

Multiple Evaporator Ice Machines

Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles (and/or face shield) when handling Ice Machine Cleaner or Sanitizer.

Ensure Manitowoc approved Ice Machine Cleaner/Descaler and Sanitizer are used.

Remove front door and top cover for access.

Set the toggle switch to the OFF position after ice falls from the evaporator or allow ice to melt off.

Remove all ice from the bin/dispenser.

Place the toggle switch in the CLEAN position and wait for water to flow over the evaporator.

Is the ice machine on Safety Shutdown?

Is there a high concentration of minerals in the water?

Has the ice machine been on a regular maintenance schedule?

Turn off the ice machine and unplug it from the power source.

Remove all ice from the machine.

Prepare a cleaning solution as per the manufacturer's instructions.

Clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine with the cleaning solution.

Ensure you have the following safety equipment

Ensure you have the following cleaning products

Read and understand all labels printed on the cleaner and sanitizer bottles

Confirm that cleaner and sanitizer solutions are not mixed

Cleaning and Sanitizing Procedure

Disassemble the ice machine and bin for cleaning

Remove all ice produced during the cleaning and sanitizing procedures

Move the ICE/OFF/CLEAN switch to OFF

Disconnect and drain the incoming ice-making water line at the rear of the ice machine

Energize the ice machine and wait one minute for the water inlet valve to open

Blow compressed air in both the incoming water and the drain openings in the rear of the ice machine to remove all water