Opal Ice Maker- Set Up & Initial Cleaning (Models with Round Button on Front)

When you unpack your Opal and are setting it up, it's a good idea to clean it first. After the initial set-up, cleaning it weekly will keep it clean and sanitized.

 

To Clean: (For first time use only, you would start at Step 4)

  1. Unplug the Opal.

  2. Remove the water filter (if present) and replace with the reservoir's screened intake cap.

  3. Drain the Opal. (*See Steps 10 through 13*).

  4. Plug in the Opal and slide the rear switch to the "Clean" position.

  5. The display ring will light up yellow and pulse.

  6. Create a solution of five cups of water and one teaspoon of household bleach.

    NOTE: Do not use soap to clean the water reservoir.

  7. Pour the solution into the water reservoir.

  8. Touch the display button to start the cleaning process. The yellow light will start to spin and you will hear water circulating. After three minutes the water will stop and the light will begin to pulse again.

  9. When the light pulses, drain the Opal, *as follows*.

  10. *Unhook the top of the drain hoses at the back of the unit*.

  11. *Then, lay them down to drain into a sink or bucket that is below the level of the Ice Maker*.

  12. *Remove the plugs and allow the water to completely drain*.

  13. *Once the water stops flowing, re-insert the drain plugs*.

  14. Add five cups of fresh water to the water reservoir and touch the button. The light ring is divided into four sections to indicate each stage. Successive quarters of the ring will become brighter with each rinse cycle.

  15. Rinse three times with fresh water. Repeat steps 8 through 14 two more times, adding fresh water to the reservoir each time. (You may continue to repeat the rinse cycle for as many times as you like).

  16. Replace the drain tubes on the back.

  17. When complete, slide the rear switch back to the "Ice" mode.

 

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