2005 342 Ice maker spring service.

johnep

I have a new to me 342 and need some insight to getting the ice maker up and running.  It had been stored for a few years winterized.  Not sure how to go about it.

DanD2

What's wrong with it? Is it not getting cold enough? Is it cold but not making ice?

johnep

I have not used it yet. I figured there must be a procedure to getting the anti freeze out of the water lines before I use it. I have no idea how it works or the sequence to get it up and running after winter storage. It's all new to me.

DanD2

So the water line for the icemaker "T"'s off of the line to your cockpit sink. You could either flush out as much as you can on that line and then run the ice maker for a while or unscrew the water line at the ice maker (after removal of the bottom panel) and have someone jockey the water pump on and off. Be careful as it'll really squirt water out of there.

Maybe others have a different or better way, I'm sure they'll share if they do.

raybo3

Just run the ice maker and after two "dumps" the antifreeze is gone. There is a on/off switch on the front just under where the door closes. 

reneechris14

Yes dream says this is how we know the pink stuff freezes. Plug in the boat trun on the power flip the rocker switch and it should start humming.

Liberty44140

Yep, run it, fill the bin half way and dump that, then enjoy cold drinks. If you want to get ambitious it is a good idea to vacuum the fan and coils every few years on the ice maker and fridges 

Stodge

Agreed with all.  I let mine run for 2 or 3 bins full of ice and just dump the output.  

McGarnicle

My ice maker works great, but not sure I trust the tank quality or the water from my marina to actually use it. I flushed the whole water system so might give it a try but for now I've just been dumping bag ice in it to stay frozen. 

Dream_Inn

I agree with others. Love using the ice maker!! Always full and ready when I get to boat. If you empty water tank and use ice every weekend, it stays fresh.