Scotsman Ice Machine Cleaning & Operating Guide
- 1 Operations
- 1.1 Ice Scoop
- 1.2 Air Filter
- 2 Cleaning
- 3 Troubleshooting
- 4 Manual
- 5 Service
Scotsman NU 150 AS OX Ice Machine
Operations
Ice Scoop
There is an ice scoop holder designed for holding the ice scoop, which is located on the right side of the bin. Ensure this is used to prevent bacteria on the ice.
Keep ice scoop clean. Hand wash only, do not send through dishwasher.
Air Filter
In order to enable the ice maker to work efficiently, be sure to clean the air filter monthly.
Remove air filter from designated spot, use a dry chux cloth to remove any dust or debris. Handle with care.
Cleaning
Required Materials:
Chux cloth
Suma Surface Sanitiser
Suma Multi-Purpose Cleaner
Detergent - Suma Light
Daily
Scoop and Bin Door
Use Suma Multi-Purpose Cleaner to spray into chux cloth and clean exterior door to ice machine
Spray with Suma Surface Sanitiser once clean and leave to air dry
Clean ice scoop with warm soapy water (Suma Light) and rinse thoroughly. Leave to air dry
Weekly
Storage Bin
The storage bin in your icemaker should be cleaned at least once a week. This should be completed of an afternoon on a day that works for your store.
Remove all ice in the storage bin and place in the bench ice-well
Turn off icemaker and disconnect from power supply
Spray bin thoroughly with Suma Multi-Purpose Cleaner and wipe clean with chux cloth. Ensure you go over any parts that were not cleaned properly.
Wipe over the interior of the bin door, roof, back wall and floor of storage bin
Rinse cloth in fresh water and wipe off any leftover solution
Close the bin door and reconnect to power
Monthly
Air Filter
Remove and clean the air filters every month.
The plastic mesh air filters remove dirt and dust from the air, and keep the condenser from getting clogged. If the filters get clogged, the icemakers performance will be reduced.
Remove air filter
Clean the air filter by using a vacuum cleaner. When severely clogged, use warm water and Suma Multi-Purpose Cleaner to wash the air filter
Rinse and dry the air filter thoroughly, and place back in position.
Troubleshooting
Before contacting a service provider, ensure the below items have been checked.
Machine is not turning on:
Is the manual switch turned on?
Has the fuse box blown?
Is the power cable plugged in?
Is the power switch on the front of the unit turned on?
Low ice capacity or low efficiency:
Is the water supply switch been turned on?
Is the water temperature or ambient temperature too high?
Is there a heat source near the machine or bad ventilation around the unit?
Ice cube shape is pour:
Is the water supply sufficient?
Is the air filter blocked?
Are the spiracles on the spray bar blocked?
For further troubleshooting, refer to Operations Maual.
Symptom | Possible Cause | Suggested Correction |
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Unit does not run |
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Irregular cube sizes and some cloudy cubes |
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Decreased ice capacity |
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Manual
Service
For any servicing or spare parts enquiries, contact Moffat using the link below: