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How to Clean a Hoshizaki DCM Ice Dispenser Condenser

Maintenance is vital to keep cold side equipment running efficiently. This includes much more than just routine descaling and sanitizing. This guide will go over how to clean a Hoshizaki DCM ice dispenser condenser and how often this needs to be performed. 

Supplies:

  • Condenser coil brush or vacuum 
  • Screwdriver

How Often Should You Clean a Hoshizaki DCM Condenser

The condenser coil on a Hoshizaki DCM ice dispenser should be cleaned annually, or, if the unit is heavily used or in dusty areas, clean it more frequently. 

How to Clean a Hoshizaki DCM Condenser Coil

  • Step 1. Remove the front panel - Use a screwdriver to remove both front panels and the ice chute.
  • Step 2. Remove the back panel - Use a screwdriver to remove the back panel.
  • Step 3. Remove the side panel - Use a screwdriver to remove the left side panel from the unit.
  • Step 4. Clean the condenser - Use either a vacuum or brush to clean the condenser coil. 
  • Step 5. Reassemble the unit - Reinstall the panels in the reverse order they were removed. 

Find more information for your equipment with our collection of Hoshizaki manuals and diagrams to help with troubleshooting, operations and more. 

Please contact a local authorized service agent who can help with these specific units and all your commercial kitchen equipment needs.