Cleaning and caring for your ice maker, Cleaning exterior surfaces – Whirlpool EC510 User Manual
Page 7
Attention! The text in this document has been recognized automatically. To view the original document, you can use the "Original mode".
4. Remove bulb. Replace with a 15-watt bayonet
base type bulb.
5. Replace the light shield, ice cutter grid and two
thumb screws.
6
. Reconnect power supply.
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.
Clean the ice and water system periodically to
remove mineral scale build-up. Frequency of
cleaning depends on water hardness. 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 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 abrasive cieaners on enamei
surfaces as they may scratch the finish.