How to maintain and clean the ice machine

CCTV News revealed that the total number of "KFC ice" colonies is 13 times that of toilet water. As soon as this news came out, many people were panicked and uneasy. The source of ice blocks such as KFC and McDonald's needs to be investigated. However, companies and restaurants are within their capabilities to eliminate the source of bacteria, such as the cleanliness of ice machines. Asia Fluid Network Xiaobian tells you how to maintain and clean the ice maker.

Ice maker

An ice machine is a refrigeration machinery that generates ice by cooling water through a refrigerant in a refrigeration system of an evaporator. With the development of society and the ever-increasing level of people's production, the ice-using industry is also growing. Ice machines have been widely used in industries such as aquatic products, food, supermarkets, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, vegetable preservation, and marine fishing. With the widespread use of ice machines, people are increasingly pressing for the “high performance”, “low failure rate” and “hygienic” requirements of ice machines.

The correct use of ice machines can reduce their failure rate and ensure their high performance. The regular maintenance, cleaning and maintenance of the ice machine is extremely important for the service life of the ice machine and the ice making effect:

1. After using the ice machine, it is necessary to clean the ice in the refrigerator. When cleaning the ice maker, turn off the power, do not use the hose directly to the body, rinse with water, add appropriate amount of neutral detergent (do not use acidic, alkaline or other corrosive solvents) to wipe the machine hoarding and liner, and then Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

2. The ice maker must unscrew the hose of the inlet hose for two months to clean the filter screen of the inlet valve so as to prevent the water from contaminating the inlet of sand and mud and cause the inlet water to become smaller, resulting in no ice making.

3. The dust on the condenser surface is cleaned every two months, and poor cooling of the condenser can cause damage to the compressor components. When cleaning, use a vacuum cleaner, a small brush, etc. to clean the condensing surface dust. Do not clean it with a sharp metal tool to avoid damaging the condenser.

4. Water pipes, sinks, storage bins, and protective film for ice makers are cleaned every two months. When not in use, it should be cleaned, and the ice mold and the moisture in the box should be dried with a hair dryer, placed in a non-corrosive gas and ventilated and dry place, to avoid open storage.