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PREPARING THE ICE MAKER FOR STORAGE
Draining and removing water from the ice making system with a gravity drain
1
Turn off water supply to the ice maker.
2
Disconnect the plastic water outlet line (A) from the water valve outlet by pushing up
on the white collar (B) and pulling on the plastic water outlet line.
3
Set the switch to ‘Clean’ for approximately one minute. This will energize and open the
water valve outlet and remove most of the water from the valve and the plastic water
outlet line (to the reservoir).
4
Set the switch to ‘Off’ position. This will energize and open the drain valve to drain the
reservoir and the ice maker drain system.
5
Unplug the ice maker from the electrical outlet.
6
Remove the access panel from the rear of the ice maker.
7
Disconnect the water valve’s plastic water outlet line from the reservoir and drain any
remaining water left in the line.
8
Reconnect the water valve outlet line by inserting the plastic water outlet line back
into the white collar and push until it stops (about 1/2’’, (12mm), of water line will enter
the valve).
Note: do not turn the water on and allow water to enter back into the water valve.
9
Reinstall the ice maker’s access panel
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Clean and dry the ice maker’s storage bin.
!1
Prop the door open for air circulation to prevent mold and mildew growth.
Plastic water outlet line
White collar
A
B
Draining water for drain pump applications
Follow steps
1
through
!1
for the gravity drain, then do the following:
!2
Remove the drain pump from the ice maker (refer to ‘Drain pump removal instructions’.
!3
Drain the water in the drain pump’s reservoir by turning the pump upside down and
allowing water to drain through the pump’s inlet and vent tube fittings.
!4
After all water is drained, reinstall the drain pump. Make certain all tubing is installed
and all hose clamps are tight (refer to ‘Drain pump removal instructions’).
Note: to restart the ice maker refer to ‘Operation (turning on the ice maker)’.
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