SY0454A Ice Machine Parts January 29 2015, 0 Comments

Manitowoc S Series ice machines are the model of ice makers produced before the current Indigo series.  S model ice machines were an extremely popular series, because of their longevity, ease of cleaning and servicing.  Anyone who owns an S model ice machine, compared to other commercial ice machines, has saved money due to their low maintenance costs.  The SY0454A is one of the more popular models among the S Series and this article covers the most commonly replaced parts.

What makes the SY0454A so popular is how easy it is to repair, clean, and change parts.  The ice machine was designed to allow owners to do a lot of work themselves, saving on expensive service technician visits.  Manitowoc even provides free service literature, to help with diagnostics, and part replacement information.

We have identified 5 of the most common parts to be replaced on an SY0454A.

How To Remove Manitowoc Bin Door January 15 2014, 13 Comments

This article will cover how to properly remove the bin door from a Manitowoc under counter ice maker.  Following these steps will help you remove the ice maker parts, without damaging the plastic.

• Grasp the rear of the bin door and pull bin door forward approximately 5".
• Slide bin door to the rear while applying upward pressure (The rear door pins will ride up into the track slot and slide backward to the stop tab).
• While applying pressure against the bin door pull down on the rear of each bin door track until the door pins clear the stop tabs.
• Slide the rear door pins off the end and then below the door track. Slide bin door forward allowing the back of the door to lower into the bin. continue forward with the bin door until the front pins bottom out in the track.
• Lift right side of door until the front pins clear the track, then remove door from bin.
• Remove rollers (4) from all door pins.

Manitowoc under counter ice makers Q130, Q170, and Q210 all have the same sized storage compartments, therefore they all use the same bin door replacement part 040001716.  This new kit from Manitowoc includes the bin door, rails, frame, and components required to install. Proper ice maker cleaning may require the removal of the bin door.  Locations susceptible to airborne yeast may find it necessary to properly clean and sanitize. View the picture of Manitowoc under counter bin door components below, to help with door removal.