Scotsman MFE400 - Manual (Page 14)

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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Disconnect electrical power and shut off the
water before beginning.
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In some areas, the water supply to the ice maker
will contain a high concentration of minerals, and
that will result in an evaporator and auger
becoming coated with these minerals, requiring a
more frequent removal than twice per year. If in
doubt about the condition of the evaporator and
auger, the auger can be removed so the parts can
be inspected.
Note: Water filters can filter out suspended solids,
but not dissolved solids. “Soft” water may not be
the complete answer. Check with a water
treatment specialist regarding water treatment.
For more information on removal of these
parts, see REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT.
To Inspect The Top Bearing:
1. Remove styrofoam cap and two screws from the
side of the evaporator.
2. Remove the snap ring and cap, and remove the
bolt from the ice breaker and auger assembly to
separate the ice breaker assembly from the auger.
Pull the ice breaker with bearing out of the top of
the evaporator: the auger should stay in the
evaporator.
The bearings may be inspected for rust, wear, and
roughness. Reverse to reassemble.
To Inspect the Auger:
1. Remove styrofoam cap and two screws from the
side of the evaporator.
2. Pull up on cap hook located in the top of the
freezer assembly to remove the ice breaker
assembly, auger, and the top portion of the water
seal.
3. Inspect the auger and the water seal. Clean the
auger of any mineral build up. Scotsman Ice
Machine Cleaner and a scouring pad work well to
clean the auger. DO NOT USE steel wool.
4. Replace the water seal, see the instructions
under "Removal and Replacement".
TOP
BEARING
AUGER
MFE400
May 1994
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