Interior Cleaning

Regular cleaning of the ice machine interior is necessary for maintaining ice quality and sanitary operations. Over time, minerals naturally present in water can form scale deposits while moisture can gradually allow bacteria and mold to develop.

Descaling helps remove mineral buildup that can interfere with proper freezing and reduce ice production. Sanitizing eliminates bacteria and mold growth, ensuring the ice produced is safe, clean, and free from odors.

The ice machine will give a notification on when to run the cleaning cycle. One bottle of descaler is included with the ice machine.

Descaler Replacement Part #: PRDS601

• Replacement descaler can be purchased at store.zephyronline.com

To clean the interior of the ice machine, please have the cleaning materials ready and follow the instructions below.

• Zephyr descaler, 6oz
• Chlorine bleach (2 tbsp will be used)
• Cleaning brush, straight (included)
• Cleaning brush, curved (included)
• 12-quart container (about 16” x 11” x 5”)
• Measuring spoons
• Cleaning rags
• Cleaning gloves
• Safety glasses

On the default interface, press and hold the Power icon to power off the ice machine. Scoop out all the ice before initiating the cleaning cycle. Press and hold the Clean icon for 3 seconds.
A 3 second countdown will appear before prompting a popup asking for confirmation with “Yes” or “No”. Select “Yes”.
Scan the QR code to see the cleaning instructions. The QR code will take you to a Zephyr webpage with detailed instructions including photos and an embedded video. Press the Check icon to proceed.
Rinsing
Allow the ice machine to rinse for 6:30 minutes.
Descaling Process
Put on gloves and safety glasses. Open the descaler and pour 3 oz (half of the Zephyr descaler) behind the water shutters and press the Check icon to proceed.
After pressing the Check icon, allow the ice machine to descale for 10:00 minutes. (still wearing gloves and safety glasses) While the internal descaling process is running, pour 1 gal of warm water into the 12 qt container and mix in the remaining 3 oz of descaler (make sure to add the descaler to the water, not the water to the descaler).
Water Reservoir Removal & Cleaning Internal Components
(Still wearing gloves and safety glasses) Unscrew the drain cap and rubber drain plug to empty the water reservoir. Place the components into the descaler and water solution. Press the Check icon to proceed.
(Still wearing gloves and safety glasses)Remove the water shutters, ice guide, water sprayer, and tube. Separate the water sprayer from the tube. Remove the rubber caps from the water sprayer. Place all components into the descaler and water solution
COMPONENT TO CLEAN IN DESCALING SOLUTION: WATER SHUTTERS
COMPONENT TO CLEAN IN DESCALING SOLUTION: ICE GUIDE
COMPONENT TO CLEAN IN DESCALING SOLUTION: WATER SPRAYER AND RUBBER CAPS
Use the straight brush to clean the inside the water sprayer openings. Let all components soak for 10 minutes.
Dip the curved brush into the solution and clean the gaps on both sides of the water reservoir, the ice storage bin, and around the ice sensor bar. Remove all components from the solution and rinse thoroughly. Pour out the descaler and water solution and rinse the container and gloves with clean water. Press the Check icon to proceed.
Reassemble the rubber caps onto the water sprayer.
Reinstall the water sprayer tube inside the ice machine.
Reinstall the water sprayer into the ice machine, ensuring it properly connects to the water sprayer tube.
Reinstall the ice guide. The front edge should be inserted into the front groove of the water reservoir. Check for proper installation.
Reinstall the water shutters and place ends of the shutters into their respective slot. Check for proper installation
Reinstall the drain plug and rubber cap. Press the Check icon to proceed
Sanitation Process
While wearing gloves and safety glasses, pour 1 tbsp of chlorine bleach behind the water shutters. Press the Check icon to proceed.
(Still wearing gloves and safety glasses) Pour 1 gal of warm water into the 12 qt container and add 1 tbsp of bleach (make sure to add the bleach to the water, not the water to the bleach). Using a clean rag, soak it in the bleach and water solution, wring it out and begin wiping down the door gasket, door interior, ice scoop, and ice bin. Take care to not spill the sanitizing solution. Press the Check icon to proceed.
(still wearing gloves and safety glasses) When finished with wiping down the ice machine, pour the sanitizing solution into the ice bin. Take care to not spill the sanitizing solution outside of the ice machine or onto the floor. Press the Check icon to proceed.
The ice machine will run a sanitizing cycle for 20 minutes.
Empty Water Reservoir
After sanitizing, wear gloves and unscrew the drain cap and remove the rubber drain plug to empty the water reservoir. Press the Check icon to proceed.
Reinstall the rubber drain plug and screw on the drain cap. Press the Check icon to proceed
Confirm Cleaning Completed & Power On Ice Machine
Double check all components for proper installation. Press the Check icon to complete cleaning. The ice machine will exit cleaning mode and enter standby mode.
Press and hold the Power icon for 3 seconds to begin producing ice. The Zephyr logo will illuminate, indicating the ice machine is powered on.

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