How To Properly Clean Ice Machines

[@commieslayer8218]

I got Kenmore under-counter home unit not using it for about 10-13 years. Got it from Thrift store as not running for cheap and I just found a time recently to test it. Rums but the ice slab slide made of SS and all rubber transparent hoses for water circulation are covered by sticky transparent substance. Even in this condition it turns RO water 25ppm I am feeding it with it into 3ppm cubes. I am not sure if the sticky coating hard to remove is there intentionally for the icemaking process or if it is just the slime which dried out after so many years. I cleaned only those rubber hoses but not the SS slab slide yet since I am not sure about the coating if it is protective or just from use but after last icemaking, it should have been dry and that's it.

[@StateIndustrialProducts]

Hi Commieslayer, Unfortunately, this is a question you're going to have to reach out to Kenmore about, as we are not in a position to comment on the specific operation of their products. However, we can tell you that if you are going to clean a stainless steel surface, its best to use an alkaline cleaner rather than the nickel cleaner shown in the video. Best of luck on your project.

[@commieslayer8218]

@@StateIndustrialProducts Thanks for respond, I looked closer and decided to clean all of the hardened slime and it makes sense that it can not be there. I just used home cleaners available at this time but I'll get Ice-maker cleaners because on sides of the slab slide tray, it had solid calcium buildup I had to use sandpaper against due to no budge by any cleaner and de-calcification solution I have. Thanks again.