Whether in the bustling bars with dim lights or in the busy tea shops with long queues, ice cubes are often regarded as the “silent supporting roles”. Namun, the truly experienced professionals in the industry know that the crystal clear, pure and flavorless ice cubes are the soul of the beverages.
Hari ini, as a clear ice machine maker, Mesin Gondor will take you into the ice maker ice machine and provide you with a detailed step-by-step guide on “How to Clean the Ice Maker”, helping your equipment regain its vitality.
Preparation Phase: The Combination of Safety and Awareness
Before you start the actual operation, you must first understand your “comrades-in-arms”.
Safety First
Pertama dan terpenting, the power supply must be completely disconnected. Cleaning involves a significant amount of water, and any oversight could lead to circuit malfunctions. Pada titik ini, you can also take advantage of the machine’s shiny stainless steel casing, yang mudah dibersihkan, to first remove the dust from the exterior surface. This is not only for aesthetics but also to prevent external dirt from entering the interior during disassembly.
Emptying and Initial Inspection
Empty all the remaining ice cubes from the ice bucket. Gondor mechanical engineers suggest that everyone carefully inspect the ice tray, as it is the area where scale is most likely to accumulate. If you notice any hard white deposits, it indicates that you need a more powerful cleaning solution.
Tool Preparation
As the saying goes, “One must prepare well before doing anything.” Prepare a neutral cleaner, soft non-woven cloth, food-grade special scale remover, and a long-handled soft-bristled brush to deal with those hard-to-reach corners that are out of reach of your hands.
4-Step Cleaning of Ice Maker
Cleaning an ice maker is not just a simple rinse; it is a “deep spa treatment” that involves cleaning from the outside in.
Melangkah 1: Component disassembly and meticulous manual cleaning
You need to remove the detachable parts, including the ice bucket, ice scoop guide rail, and water filter housing. It is particularly important to note that modern high-end ice makers usually have an sensor that can adjust the thickness of the ice blocks. This sensor is very precise and even a small accumulation of scale can cause the ice blocks to be uneven in thickness. Please use a cloth to gently wipe the surface of the sensor, clean it thoroughly, to ensure that it is sensitive to the sensor’s operation.
Melangkah 2: Perform deep descaling using the water circulation process
This marks the boundary between professional cleaning and amateur cleaning. By using the advanced water circulation technology built into the machine, the scale-removing agent is added to the water tank in proportion. The automatic cleaning mode is activated through the CNC numerical display screen. Pada titik ini, the cleaning solution flows continuously in the cold water circulation pipeline, penetrating into every bend and nozzle. Ini “active treatment for static conditions” method can thoroughly remove those internal bacteria that are invisible to the naked eye.
Melangkah 3: Thorough disinfection and repeated rinsing
Cleaning addresses “major problems”, while disinfection tackles “hidden dangers”. Use food-grade disinfectant to wipe the ice storage area. Since the ice produced by the ice maker meets the standard for direct consumption, any residual chemicals are strictly prohibited. It is recommended to run the system with clean water in a cycle for at least 2-3 times after disinfection, until the water discharged no longer has any odor or foam.
Melangkah 4: Filter Replacement and Appearance Restoration
Check and replace the water filter. An old filter element will nullify all your previous efforts. Akhirnya, wipe the smooth stainless steel shell again. In a dessert shop or an open water bar, a shiny machine in itself is the best endorsement of hygiene and credibility.
Why Choose a High-Performance Ice Maker?
Based on numerous maintenance experiences, Gondor Machinery has discovered that excellent equipment design not only enhances the ice-making efficiency, but also boosts the cleaning efficiency by over 50%.
- Outstanding shaping effect: High-quality ice makers (such as models with the option of both water-cooling and air-cooling modes) can quickly return to their original condition after cleaning. Due to their precise temperature control system, they can ensure that each piece of ice has a consistent shape and size, which is crucial for the visual presentation of premium cocktails.
- Efficient application scenarios: From preparing soda water to preserving fruits, the speed of ice production determines the upper limit of service. Equipment using the water recycling process is not only environmentally friendly but also forms ice extremely quickly, making it a key tool for handling peak dining periods.
- Intelligent Upgrade: The modern CNC control panel not only makes ice production easy, but also has a built-in maintenance reminder function that acts like a “full-time housekeeper”, ensuring you never miss the best cleaning time.
Gondor Machinery Ice-making Solution
Regular professional maintenance is the only way to ensure the efficient operation of the ice-making machine and the production of healthy and pure ice cubes.
Gondor Machinery is well aware of the stringent requirements of the catering industry. Our ice-making machine series features an intelligent CNC control panel, which significantly simplifies the cleaning process. Selain itu, it is equipped with high-grade stainless steel shells to ensure long-lasting durability, ketahanan terhadap korosi, and rust prevention. Jika Anda mencari yang efisien, tahan lama, and easy-to-maintain refrigeration solution, Gondor will be your ideal partner.
