You can do your ice maker maintenance by cleaning an ice machine with bleach.
Scotsman nugget ice machine cleaning solution.
Once all solution has been used push down on off lever to turn water back on 12.
The clean button light will turn on and that means the rinsing process has begun.
Use half the solution to clean.
Cleaning an ice machine with vinegar is a popular option.
Add solution maintaining level at full while unit makes ice it can be normal to hear noises such as squealing compressor with shut off after approx.
Step 3 run descaling cleaning solution.
Step 1 prepare ice maker or ice machine.
There are also commercial ice machine cleaners designed specifically for the task.
Step 2 add descaling cleaning solution.
Specialized units like flakers and nugget ice machines will have additional parts to clean.
Empty the water from the ice maker or machine water reservoir.
After 10 minutes you re going to push and release the clean button.
According to the scotsman ice machine cleaner manual it should take about 10 minutes for the cleaning solution to circulate.
This video details how to clean your machine to maintain quality.
Mix a solution of cleaner and warm water using the ratio suggested in your service manual.
Of cleaner is the standard mix.
However some people don t feel comfortable using these harsher chemicals on their ice machine and prefer a more natural solution.
Pour one quarter or one use using indicator lines bottle of purtru solution into the ice maker or ice machine reservoir and fill with water.