Whirlpool EC5100XP - Manual (Page 6)

Cleaning and caring for your ice maker
Periodically inspect and clean the ice
maker to keep it operating at peak efficiency
and to prevent premature failure of system
components.
Both the Ice making system and the air cooled
condenser need to be cleaned regularly.
The minerals rejected from the circulating
water during the freezing cycle will eventually
form a hard scaly deposit in the water system
which prevents a rapid release of the ice from
the freezing plate.
Cleaning exterior surfaces
Wash the exterior enamel surfaces and
gaskets with warm water and mild soap or
detergent. Rinse and dry. Regular use of
a good household appliance cleaner and
wax will help protect the finish.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on
enamel surfaces as they may scratch the
finish.
Clean the ice and water system periodically
to remove mineral scale bulld-up. Frequency
of cleaning depends on water hardness.
With soft water, cleaning may not be required
for several years. With hard water (15 to 20
grains/gal.), cleaning may be required as
frequently as every six months.
A dirty or clogged condenser:
• prevents proper air flow.
• reduces Ice making capacity.
• causes higher than recommended
operating temperatures which may lead
to component failure.
Cleaning the condenser
WARNING:
Be sure the ice maker is OFF and disconnected froiti the main power
supply. Condenser fan rotation, sharp condenser fins and hot tubing could cause
personal injuries.
1
. Disconnect electrical power supply to the
machine and place the Cycle Control Knob in
the “OFF" position.
2. Remove the two screws from the bottom of
the grilled front panel.
3. Pull forward and down to remove the panel.
4. Remove dirt and lint from the condenser fins
and the unit compartment with a brush attach­
ment attached to a vacuum cleaner.
CAUTION:
Condenser fins can bend
easily. Use care when vacuuming the con -
denser to keep from bending the fins.
5. Replace the grilled front panel and screws.
6 . Plug unit in and place the Cycle Control
Knob in the “ON" position.