User manual SCOTSMAN AFE400

[. . . ] AFE400 INTRODUCTION To the owner or user: This service manual is intended to provide you, and the maintenance or service technician, with the information needed to install, start up, clean, maintain and repair this product. The AFE400 is an ice machine that produces flaked ice and stores it in a insulated bin. It automatically maintains the level of ice by turning on when the ice level falls and switches off when it is full. This unit in serviceable in place; the ice storage bin and hood may be removed from the chassis to allow service access without removing the ice machine from its installed location. [. . . ] The chlorine enters the machine from the municipal water supply. It can be removed from the water supply by using a charcoal or activated carbon water filter to treat the water to the ice machine. If staining is severe, filters of this type are recommended. Exterior Cabinet Cleaning: The exterior cabinet may be cleaned by scrubbing with soap and water. Do not use cleaners containing petroleum products. A nylon type brush may be used to scrub stubborn deposits. May 1995 Page 13 AFE400 Maintenance and Cleaning Evaporator and Auger The bearings and water seal should be checked once per year. Remove the hood, door and ice storage bin. Locate water seal/bottom bearing area at the bottom of the evaporator and look for water leaks. If there is evidence of a leak, the bearings and the water seal will have to be replaced. Remove O-ring holding insulation halves together at the top of the evaporator. Remove insulation halves from the top of the evaporator. If rusty or if water is visible, replace the bearings and water seal. TOP OF EVAPORATOR AUGER BOLT CAP Ice Breaker and Auger Removal for Inspection Note: The auger can't be pulled out when the unit is installed under the counter. Remove the hood, door and ice storage bin. Remove cover from reservoir, and block the float or shut off the water supply. Locate evaporator drain and drain the evaporator/reservoir. Remove O-ring holding insulation halves together at the top of the evaporator. Remove insulation halves from the top of the evaporator. Remove two screws from the back side of the evaporator. Pull up on breaker pull ring to remove the ice breaker assembly, auger, and the top portion of the water seal. Inspect the top bearing for water, rust, or wear. After the auger has dried, check condition of the auger's finish, it should be clean and shiny. If not, scrub with Scotsman ice machine cleaner and a clean brush. [. . . ] Note: several turns are required to fully open the valve. Close the valve and replace the caps when the job is finished. The Valve MUST be Closed and the caps MUST be on, or the VALVE WILL LEAK. · Check for leaks with a high quality, electronic leak detector. Halide torches will not locate the very small leaks. [. . . ]