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A. Maintenance Schedule
The maintenance schedule below is a guideline. More frequent maintenance may be
required depending on water quality, the appliance's environment, and local sanitation
regulations.
Maintenance Schedule
Frequency Area Task
Daily Scoop Clean the ice scoop using a neutral cleaner. Rinse thoroughly after
cleaning.
Bi-Weekly Air Filters Inspect. Wash with warm water and neutral cleaner if dirty.
Monthly External Water
Filters
Check for proper pressure and change if necessary.
Icemaker Exterior Wipe down with a clean, soft cloth. Use a damp cloth containing a neutral
cleaner to wipe off oil or dirt build up. Clean any chlorine staining (rust
colored spots) using a non-abrasive cleanser.
Underside of
Icemaker and Top
Kits; Bin Door and
Snout
Wipe down with a clean cloth and warm water.
Every 6
Months
Icemaker and
Dispenser Unit/Ice
Storage Bin
Clean and sanitize per the cleaning and sanitizing instructions provided in
this manual.
Evaporator
Condensate Drain
Pan and Gear
Motor Drain Pan
Wipe down with a clean cloth and warm water. Slowly pour one cup of
sanitizing solution (prepare as outlined in the sanitizing instructions in this
manual) into the evaporator condensate drain pan and then slowly pour
one cup into the gear motor drain pan. Be careful not to overow the pans.
Repeat with a cup of clean water to rinse.
Icemaker and
Dispenser Unit/Ice
Storage Bin Drains
Check to make sure they are clear.
Extruding Head
Seal Bolts
Inspect for leakage around seal bolts. Tighten (see torque values below) or
replace as necessary. Seal bolts must be replaced once removed because
seal material is one-time use only. If new seal bolts do not have preapplied
threadlocker, apply Loctite243 or equivalent threadlocker to seal bolt
threads.
Torque for F/FD-1002 and Smaller: 11.1 ft-lb/15 N·m
Torque for F-1501 and Larger: 25.8 ft-lb/35 N·m Tighten 2 times. Allow at
least 5 sec. in between each tightening.
Yearly Inlet Water Valve
and Drain Valve
Close the water supply line shut-off valve and drain the water system. Clean
the inlet water valve screen and clean and inspect the drain valve.
Water Hoses Inspect the water hoses and clean/replace if necessary.
Condenser Inspect. Clean if necessary by using a brush or vacuum cleaner.
Icemaker Inspect for oil spots, loose components, fasteners, and wires.
Upper Bearing
(extruding head)
Check for wear using .02" round stock or pin gauge. Replace both upper
bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds factory recommendations. See
the Service Manual for details.
After
3 Years,
then Yearly
Upper Bearing
(extruding head);
Lower Bearing
and O-Ring
(lower housing);
Mechanical
Seal; Evaporator
Cylinder; Auger
Inspect. Replace both upper bearing and lower bearing if wear exceeds
factory recommendations. Replace the mechanical seal if the seal's contact
surfaces are worn, cracked, or scratched. See the Service Manual for
details.