Whirlpool EC5100XP - Manual (Page 8)

Cleaning the interior components
WARNING:
Do not operate ice maker with grille or control panel removed.
^ ^ Personal injury could result.
1. Turn the Cycle Control Knob to "OFF” and
disconnect the electrical power supply to the
machine. Open the storage bin door and
remove any ice that is in the bin.
2. Remove ice retainer baffle by flexing it and
then slide it off the studs.
3. Remove the ice cutter grid by unscrewing
the two thumb screws, sliding the grid forward
and unplugging the electrical wire harness.
4. Remove the water pan by unscrewing the
two thumb screws.
6 . Remove the water distributor from the
freezing piate. It is held in place by rubber end
caps. Remove the inlet hose and clean all
water distributor holes and the small orifice in
the inlet side of the distributor. When replacing
the distributor, make sure the end caps are
located in the evaporator flange detents and
that the water distributor holes face down.
7. Wash the interior components (ice
retainer baffle, cutter grid, water pan, inlet
hose and water distributor) and the storage
bin, door gasket and ice scoop with mild
soap or detergent and warm water. Rinse in
clean water. These components should also
be cleaned in a solution of oz. (8 ml) of
chlorine bleach with 1 gallon (3.8 L) warm
water.
DO NOT WASH PLASTIC PARTS IN
DISHWASHER.
They cannot withstand temperatures above
145°F (63°C).
8 . Replace the interior components: water
distributor, inlet hose, water pan, cutter grid
and ice retainer battle.
9. Check the following:
• Hose from water valve is in water pan.
• Rubber drain plug is in water pan.
• 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.
10. Reconnect electrical harness, slide cutter
grid into place and tighten the thumb screws.
5. Remove the hose from the water pump.