How to Clean My Ice Maker?

Turn off the ice maker and unplug the appliance

Remove all ice from the bin

Take out any removable parts

Wash removable parts with warm water and mild dish soap

Rinse and dry all removable parts completely

Mix a cleaning solution recommended by the manufacturer or use equal parts water and white vinegar if allowed

Wipe the interior surfaces with the cleaning solution

Clean the ice bin, water reservoir, and any accessible parts

Use a soft brush or cloth to clean corners and crevices

Run a cleaning cycle if your ice maker has one

Rinse the system with clean water as instructed by the manufacturer

Replace all removable parts

Plug the ice maker back in and turn it on

Discard the first batch of ice after cleaning

Clean the ice maker regularly to prevent buildup

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