Scotsman SCE275 - Manual (Page 22)

Additional Maintenance
Water Distributors
It may become necessary to remove the water
distributors from the top of the evaporator and
clean (de-mineralize) them outside of the ice
machine.
1. Remove right front grill.
2. Push and release the OFF button.
3. Remove the machine’s hood & door.
4. Reach over the water distributors and pull the
hose off.
5. Push the two water distributors to the right until
the left end clears its retaining slot, then pull the
left end up.
6. Repeat for the back one.
7. Examine the top of the evaporators. The Water
Distribution Channels must be free from mineral
build up. If build up is evident, scrub the channels
with Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner and a plastic
bristle brush.
8. Examine the water distributors. Although they
are made of a material that is resistant to mineral
build up, some may be present. Soak or scrub the
distributors in or with a solution of Scotsman Ice
Machine Cleaner and warm potable water.
9. Return the water distributors to their normal
installed position.
9a. Snap the two distributors onto the water
manifold. Place them on the back evaporator, right
end first. Push the distributors far enough to the
right until the left end clears the retaining slot, then
release. Check that the distributors are seated
properly.
9b. Place the water hose onto the back water
distributors.
9c. Repeat for the front evaporator.
10. Reverse the above steps to reassemble.
The storage bin must be cleaned regularly to
maintain a sanitary environment. Once a week
cleaning of the door and door frame with soap and
water, a hot water rinse and an air dry is a basic
procedure. Scale that may form on the plastic liner
can be removed by scrubbing the surface with a
mixture of Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaner and hot
water. Remove any scale prior to cleaning.
To Remove Scale From Bin Interior:
1. Mix a cleaning solution of 4 ounces of Ice
Machine Cleaner to 4 pints of hot (95
0
F.-110
0
F.)
water.
2. Using rubber gloves, dip a nylon scouring pad
into the cleaning solution and scrub the scale off
the interior of the bin.
3. After the scale has been removed, rinse all
surfaces inside the bin with clean, potable water.
To Drain Reservoir Completely (if desired):
1. Remove front panel.
2. Push and hold the Off button.
3. Remove screw holding reservoir cover, pull inlet
tube out of reservoir cover, lift cover out of
machine.
4. Unplug water pump connection, remove ground
screw.
5. Remove float from float stem.
6. Unplug water level sensor.
7. Lift pump and sensor out of the machine.
8. Pull up on standpipe to release water.
9. Reverse steps 2-8 to reassemble.
Note: Be certain that the float is fully re-seated on
the stem and the water pump bracket is positioned
properly on the base.
Make sure that the stand pipe is properly seated.
10. Push and release Freeze button.
11. Replace front panel.
SCE275
January 2003
Page 22
Removal of Water Distributors