Water Distribution Tube Cleaning; Ice-Making System Cleaning - Franklin Chef FIM35 Manuel De L'utilisateur

5. Put back the filter and reassemble the front cover.
6. Plug in the ice maker or reconnect power.
DO NOT touch condenser fins. They are sharp and
can be damaged easily.

Water Distribution Tube Cleaning

When you find that the ice cubes are incompletely formed or the output of ice cubes is
low, the water distribution tube may be blocked. Set the ICE/OFF/WASH switch to
OFF, rotate the water distribution tube, and locate the holes in the distribution tube.
Using a toothpick or similar tool, dredge the holes, then rotate the water distribution tube
back to its original position. If the tube is badly blocked, clean it as follows:
1. Shut off the water supply.
2. Disconnect the water hose from the distribution tube.
3. Lift the right side, then remove the distribution tube.
4. With a brush, clean the tube with a dilute solution of warm water and a
mild detergent such as dishwashing liquid. After removing the dirt and lint
from the surface, rinse the tube with clean water.
5. Replace the distribution tube.
6. Reconnect the water supply.

Ice-Making System Cleaning

Minerals that are removed from water during the freezing cycle will eventually form a
hard, scaly deposit in the water system. Cleaning the system regularly helps remove the
mineral scale buildup. How often you need to clean the system depends upon how hard
your water is or how effective your filtration may be. With hard water of 15 to 20
grains/gal. (4 to 5 grains/liter), you may need to clean the system as often as every 6
months.
1. Make sure that all the ice is off the evaporator. If ice is being made, wait until the
cycle is completed, then turn the machine OFF at the ICE/OFF/WASH switch.
2. Remove all ice from the storage bin.
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