How To Clean Your Costco Frigidaire Countertop Ice Maker

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Ok...I admit it...I've owned this Frigidaire countertop ice maker from Costco for the last 18 months and this will be the first time cleaning it. Let the comments start rolling in........
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@ScottsPC Год назад

Here is my Frigidaire ice maker on Amazon if you want to check out the current pricing - amzn.to/3rsRsZv

@cristiep7377 Год назад

Thanks Scott, for those who threw their manuals away you are a super help!

@ScottsPC Год назад

Lol... Took me 30 minutes of searching through all the junk drawers in my house to find it! Thanks for the comment.

@sherryprevento3398 Месяц назад

I threw mine away too lol

@kellyo7454 Месяц назад

Self cleaning doesn't clean everything! Wish they made one to easily take apart to actually clean and wash!

@ThacMan 10 месяцев назад

Soak a paper towel in straight vinegar and let it cling to the surfaces that have hard water minerals for about 30 minutes. Should come right off with a soapy sponge. Great video Scott!

@rubyj4477 9 месяцев назад

Lord you really don’t wipe the outside ever, never let it go that long.

@Alex_Tavera 2 месяца назад

iIt's just how pet owners are

@chris...9497 7 месяцев назад

One part vinegar to one part water run through the machine, as usual ice runs or run through the auto-clean cycle, will dissolve and remove the mineral scale/deposit. Then drain the vinegar solution and run several changes of fresh water through the ice maker. (Of course, throw out the 'vinegar' ice.)

@Technie87 4 месяца назад

This man has mold in his ice maker 😷 Great cleaning video!

@TURBOSUBS 5 месяцев назад

Great video was wondering how to clean that back basket , your video super helpful 🥰

@vladj2428 11 месяцев назад

Came for the cleaning cause I can’t find my manual. Stayed for the pc content cause I saw your channel picture at the end of the video. ( no I didn’t notice the Channel name.

@incognito3743 5 месяцев назад

Dude! 🤢

@cathrinethompson9847 6 месяцев назад

Is it only the newer models that have self cleaning? I hold my power button but only power button flashing but nothing is moving?

@sadiechalamet3814 5 месяцев назад

Same! Did you figure it out ever ?

@skykitchen867 Год назад

Thank you so much for your video. Purchased the copper colored model off Amazon, and the on/off button doesn't show cleaning on it, nor does the instruction booklet show it. However when I hold it down it goes into cleaning mode and shows exactly what your ice maker does. Wierd! Wonder why they left it off the one I got, oh well, but the performance of the machine is great!!!!!

@dianenewhall7692 5 месяцев назад

Needed to clean my icemaker so did a quick search on yourube and who knew my old colleague would be the very first suggestion (of course i am a subscriber). Thanks for the guidance Scott. Miss you both😊

@ScottsPC 5 месяцев назад

We miss you too Diane! Thanks for watching!

@Huracan1111 3 месяца назад

Ice with pet hairs. 🤮

@triciarowe523 7 дней назад

I find the plug on the bottom in an awkward position. I wish it was on the side. Is it safe to turn the machine sideways or lift it so you can reach the plug?

@oscrm1760 11 месяцев назад

When do you do the self cleaning the machine have what have water at level line

@sharbus5202 6 месяцев назад

As standard or just under the full line

@LadyLondonDDG Месяц назад

I clean mine once every month...thank God because I never have had that tyoe of gunk in there🤢

@Omygoddess65 5 месяцев назад

Try spraying some citric acid water on those hard water buildups and let sit for a bit and go back at it with a soft scrubber. I also use citric acid with distilled water to descale/clean my coffee makers and ice maker...

@michellemcelrath4545 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this! Im wondering if the top doesnt come off to get all the way around that basket? 🤔Im leery of what is on the back side of that after over a year with ours!

@Juscallmefitz 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been using bottled water to fill my ice maker. I’ve never used tap water

@blaze2051 3 месяца назад

bottled water is tap water its just been filtered

@Jazzatic2011 10 месяцев назад

I thought somewhere I’ve seen it say to avoid hot water as it could mess with the machines internal parts. Dont recal if that was instructional, as advice, or speculation though. Warm dounds ok though

@ScottsPC 10 месяцев назад

I'll have to open the the instructional manual to see if this is a thing...My ice machine is still chugging along like normal....

@cristiep7377 Год назад

I used canned air to blow mine out often.

@donkeylong7707 6 месяцев назад

That’s nasty

@michellebrannon4432 24 дня назад

Any tips on how to clean that back basket without a spray faucet like that? I’ve been trying to get the grime out and I can’t get to it.

@annmariefadlallah1930 Месяц назад

Ty your video was very help ful !!!! I bought second hand and hand book !!!!

@starbuck1776 Год назад

Pro tip, only use distilled water to fill it up!

@rosinzone9684 11 месяцев назад

How about just good ole filtered water, like from a real water filter, not brita.

@RV-there-Yet 10 месяцев назад

Funny you mention that. When I researched "what type of water is best for countertop ice makers" I found an equal amount of "distilled is best" & "never ever use distilled"~ a few articles explaining that because distilled water lacks minerals, it won't make enough ice crystals to form super solid ice- ice will be soft. Also, some sensors won't recognize distilled water, thereby "confusing the machine". Good grief. The other half said distilled water produces the best, cleanest ice & won't create as much build-up & yuck in the machine. Makes sense to me. Just thought it was weird that their seems to be such a split on this~ who'd have thought, right?! 😂

@muggsieo 10 месяцев назад

I use my reverse osmosis water to fill.

@rubyj4477 9 месяцев назад

We use distilled but clean machine at least once a month physically and self cleaning mode. Never Waite as long as the man in video because your ice maker is giving you sludge ice.

@ceceprn 3 месяца назад

Manual says NOT to ever use distilled water!!!!

@EstelaGuerrero-p4k Месяц назад

What is not working is the tray that is not moving back or forward where the ice will make

@lynettehawkes2261 Месяц назад

Thanks so much for your video. I actually forgot about the self-clean. Also, to get those mini dirt specs off of the inside water tray surrounding the ice-making evaporators, I put a Q-tip on a long stick with an elastic and managed to get all the way behind them. Hope that doesn't hurt the evaporators.

@hd114ul7 2 месяца назад

Thank you. I hate reading instruction manuals. I just watched a video of a guy cleaning his every month. It looked nasty. It looked like his tap water had sewer water in it.🤮 Now I know why people drink bottled water in most cities.

@JeDow-jx4cn 2 месяца назад

I used vinegar and water solution to clean mine. When I was emptying the solution from the ice maker a blue liquid came from the back inside tray. Is this normal? Is it safe to finish cleaning and use?

@browneyedqueen2010 17 дней назад

Great video, I plan to use your techniques today!!

@alleyarnez8614 3 месяца назад

Only new information that I discovered on the scale in an icemaker, was the top of the water filter inside comes off to be cleaned. I agree with some of the other comments, you should be using distilled vinegar!

@BrandiSmith-o3g 8 месяцев назад

My evaporator fingers are halfway cloudy & some have a couple of black specks on them I can't seem to get off! I just came across this video & didnt have my manual & see it says not to clean them, but umm come on now!? I've cleaned with 50/50 water & cleaning vinegar with paper towels, toothbrush & q-tips & did self-clean in the solution. Help someone!? Please!

@hectormelendez4891 10 месяцев назад

Thanks

@deeNashe 11 месяцев назад

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO BCUZ I THREW MY MANUAL AWAY 🥹🥹🥹

@diananore1368 4 месяца назад

I clean mine regularly but wanted to watch your video to see your suggestions. I like the idea of moving the paddle out of the way and unplugging to see behind it. Also, I do have a ceramic water filter that is homemade using two buckets, 4 ceramic filters and a spigot. I’m able to keep it right next to icemaker and use the filtered water in ice machine. I try to clean both on the same schedule and keep a piece of masking tape on the water filter lid showing dates I cleaned both. Monthly is a good target. Just have to tell yourself it’s not that hard. I use vinegar in mine also. No soap though.

@Surferchicusa 4 месяца назад

were you using tap water, bottled water, or filtered water?

@danmoua7686 5 месяцев назад

Ah, we have PERFECTIONIST I like that. Great Job.

@ManBearPigLOL 4 месяца назад

damn ngl i woulda cleaned it a little before filming so props

@howard_h.hamilton 3 месяца назад

Intuitive operating panel vs one-touch operation

@dl4087 4 месяца назад

Thank you brother , this was very helpful.

@gustavoalfredocarrilloorue2449 4 месяца назад

es muy comun que marque add wather y lo mas probable es que tenga falso contacto en el panel donde se conecta ka bombita de agua

@Beyondthenumbersbn 9 месяцев назад

How can I buy a replacement ice basket if needed?

@darryljones9592 Месяц назад

You need a Shop Vac

@melissamurdie816 4 месяца назад

Great video, thank you!

@One-Day-After-Another 5 месяцев назад

I just got mine... In the instruction manual "before use" you know what it says.... that I totally didn't do? It says to let the machine sit for 2 hours on a level surface before using... I guess sort of like if you buy anything with a compressor in it....(apparently this has a compressor) to let the fluids inside settle...... so if this is getting turned on its side at any point during cleaning... it may be best to wait and let it sit for a bit before using it... but mine is making ice like crazy... I'm dumping the first batch though... I'm only using reverse osmosis water so hopefully that will keep it clean....well, I'll clean it periodically anyway just to be safe.

@WS-by5cl 4 месяца назад

I will say that I only use RO water in mine, and still need to clean every week or two to keep up on mold and mildew.

@One-Day-After-Another 4 месяца назад

@@WS-by5cl True... but one thing that I do... I bought a clip fan that I keep in my kitchen clipped to an area of the counter because when my dishwasher is done..I open it and clip the fan to blow the dishes dry as it works much better than the dry cycle.....so when I'm done using my ice machine.... I drain it... wipe out any puddles with a clean paper towel... I grab that clip fan and clip it to the lid and the fan blows the inside dry for a couple of hours....then for good measure I let the scoop handle keep the door propped open an inch so the lid doesn't close all the way.... I love that little clip fan... it's so easy to take apart and keep spotless... I'm still going to clean mine periodically like in this video...

@lamirada90638 2 месяца назад

How often should it be cleaned? Thank you for this video!

@rosytellez21 Месяц назад

Every 3 months.

@lamirada90638 Месяц назад

@@rosytellez21 thank you!🥰

@oscrm1760 11 месяцев назад

How much clean the unit , 1 month or each 1 week

@Alvan81 3 месяца назад

Climate? How many hours per day are you using? I live in 17-30% humidity Monthly

@angelaortiz3406 Месяц назад

My machine is not dirty, but I have the same one and it’s taking a long time for the ice to make. Do you know what that is and if you do can you please let me know I would appreciate it.❤

@michaelswinarski7990 Месяц назад

Make sure there isn’t anything next to the fan on the side, if it gets blocked then there’s nowhere for the hot air to go

@angelaortiz3406 Месяц назад

@@michaelswinarski7990 OK thank you very very much. I appreciate it.🙏🏼❤️

@angelaortiz3406 Месяц назад

@@michaelswinarski7990 thank you so so much❤️

@angelaortiz3406 Месяц назад

@@michaelswinarski7990 everybody that help I want to say thank you so so much❤️❤️❤️❤️

@davidbillings5559 11 месяцев назад

Perfect presentation.

@clanmaclaren1 6 месяцев назад

the top opens even more to get to the ice tray as well.

@michellemcelrath4545 5 месяцев назад

Can you explain how?

@clanmaclaren1 5 месяцев назад

@@michellemcelrath4545 it just lifts up.

@rubyj4477 9 месяцев назад

You’re suppose to use distilled or purified water to fill, not tap water. You shouldn’t use no dish soap, vinegar is a sanitizing cleaner, that’s all you need. But you never wait 18 months to clean one.

@erikaerlanger1242 8 месяцев назад

Why don’t you do your own video

@bobvance- 6 месяцев назад

Why use distilled water? It probably won't bother your machine too much. Been using ours all the time over a year now with zero issues.

@franspa9016 5 месяцев назад

Just got a machine and instructions say not to use distilled water.

@tobink4901 4 месяца назад

Seriously Ruby ... The manual literally says do not use distilled water. Fake news.... Smh

@karenlee6013 3 месяца назад

My sister’s machine stopped working after she put distilled water in it. Started working again after adding spring water.

@chrisumali9841 2 месяца назад

Thanks for the demo and info. Super helpful video. Have a great day

@allwayzshopping3837 2 месяца назад

Thank you.. your help video helped me figure out why my ice maker wasn't making ice. It keeps saying the ice was full.. Just cleaned but sensors I did kno about. Went and cleaned it... I GOT ICE 🧊 🎉❤ TY