How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step-by-Step Guide for Hoshizaki IM Disinfection

Sanitization of Ice Makers is an important aspect of caring for your ice machines and making sure that the produced ice complies with the highest hygiene standards.

Follow these simple steps to sanitize your Hoshizaki IM like a Pro

Make sure you have these items at hand:

What you need:

  • Suitable container
  • 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution diluted with water. Depending on your IM model, you will need a different dilution rate of 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution
    –  IM-21-65: 15 ml of sodium hypochlorite solution diluted with 3.8 liters of water
    –  IM-100/130/160: 30 ml of sodium hypochlorite solution diluted with 7.6 liters of water
    –  IM-240: 44ml of sodium hypochlorite solution diluted with 11.4 liters of water
  • Kay 5 Sanitizer, available from Hoshizaki

Sanitization of the Interior

Step 1: Shut off the water supply.

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step 2: Push “Reset”-Button to start the defrosting process.

Step 3: Please wait for the defrosting process to end.

Step 4: Start the cleaning cycle

Once the water pan starts to close, push the “DOWN”-Button or the “SERVICE 2”-Button for 5 seconds. The cleaning cycle starts. The water pan will now open and close again.

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step 5: As soon as the water pan is closed, please fill in the solution with the help of a funnel.

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step 6: Place the funnel in the water feed opening

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

…and fill in your sodium hypochlorite solution. The liquid will rapidly run through the inside of the machine, thoroughly disinfecting the inner parts.

Sanitization of Ice Bin

Step 7:Fill a Spray bottle with your diluted sodium hypochlorite solution

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step 8: Thoroughly spray the inside of the bin with the solution and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 9: Push “Down”- Button or “Service 2”- Button to end the cleaning cycle.

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step 10: Open the water supply

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

Step 11: Thoroughly rinse and wipe the storage bin.

Step 12: REMOVE ALL ICE FROM THE STORAGE BIN AFTER FIST CYCLE AND DISPOSE

How to clean hoshizaki ice maker

How often should you clean a Hoshizaki ice machine?

Ice machine should be cleaned and sanitized at least once a year. Cleaning Prep: Remove the Front Panel, move the control switch to OFF. After 3 min., move the switch to ICE, then replace the panel.

How do you use the wash cycle on a Hoshizaki ice machine?

Put toggle control in 'Ice' mode to rinse tank with water. Wait 3 minutes, then toggle back to 'Off' and drain the tank. Repeat this step three times to ensure thorough rinsing. If applicable, close cleaning valve, then close up the machine and tighten all screws.

What can I use to clean the inside of my ice maker?

Clean the Interior of the Ice Machine Use a soft cloth and some warm soapy water, or two tablespoons of baking soda dissolved into a gallon of warm water. Once you've cleaned the interior surfaces, use a soft, damp cloth to rinse. Lastly, wipe down the interior with a soft, dry towel.