Whirlpool EHC511 - Manual (Page 5)

Removal and cleaning of interior components:
Do not operate unit with panels removed.
FIGURE 6
1. Remove ice retainer baffle by flexing it (Figure 6)
and then slide it off the studs.
2. Remove the water pan by unscrewing the two
thumb screws (Figure 7'.
3. Remove the hose from the water pump. Clean
the water inlet hose hanging in the water pan.
5. Wash the interior components you have just re­
moved with mild soap or detergent and warm water.
Rinse in clean water. Sanitize in a solution of 1/4oz.
(8 ml) of chlorine laundry bleach mixed with 1 gallon
(3.8 L) warm water.
NOTE: Do not wash plastic parts in dishwasher.
Plastic parts can not withstand temperatures above
145° F. (63°C).
6 . Wash the storage bin, door, gasket, and ice scoop
with mild soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse
with clean water. Sanitize with the chlorine bleach
and water solution.
7. Replace the interior components: water distrib­
utor, hoses, water pan, and ice retainer.
8. Check the following:
• Hose from water valve is in water pan.
• Rubber drain plug is in water pan (Figure 7).
• Water distributor is seated and holes are
facing down.
• Hose is reconnected to pump and water
distributor.
• Hose from water pan is inserted into storage
bin drain opening.
9. Reconnect electrical harness. Replace cutter grid.
FIGURE 8
4. Remove the water distributor from the freezing
plate. It is held in place by rubber end caps. Remove
the inlet hose and clean all water distributor holes
and the small orfice in the inlet side of the distrib­
utor. When replacing the distributor, make sure the
end caps are located in the evaporator flange
detents and that the water distributor holes face
down.